- When a multinational organization is in the multinational stage of internationalization, the selection of overseas subsidiary managers depends on the level of effort/outcome symmetry and cultural symmetry between the parent and subsidiary. Selection should come from an inpatriate, expatriate, or third country national pool depending on these symmetry levels.
- When a global organization is in the global stage of internationalization, the selection of overseas subsidiary managers also depends on effort/outcome symmetry and cultural symmetry between the parent and subsidiary. Selection should come from an inpatriate, expatriate, or local national pool depending on the specific symmetry levels.
- The article provides steps for assessing inpatriate orientation, external community support, establishing a monitoring process
