Why is expatriate compensation complicated? What are some of the ...

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Why is expatriate compensation complicated? What are some of the universal best practices regarding employee compensation?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

A merger is a transition mechanism that propels the partner's strategies forward in a turbulent environment faster than would be possible for each company alone.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Answer to Question 1

Designing and maintaining an appropriate compensation package is more complex than it would seem because of the need to consider and reconcile parent- and host-country financial, legal, and customary practices. The problem is that although little variation in typical executive salaries at the level of base compensation exists around the world, a wide variation in net spendable income is often present. Universal best practices include the idea that there should be a reduced emphasis on seniority and that benefits should comprise an important part of a compensation package.

Answer to Question 2

TRUE