According to Mendenhall and Oddou, which of the following dimensions that predicts success in a foreign posting strengthens an expatriate's self-esteem, self-confidence, and mental well-being? A. Cultural toughnessB. Others-orientationC. Perceptual abilityD. Self-orientationE. Empathy

According to Mendenhall and Oddou self-orientation predicts success in a foreign posting strengthens an expatriate's self-esteem, self-confidence, and mental well-being.

Option: D

Explanation:

Mendenhall and Oddou belief that self-orientation is beneficial to have assumption regarding success in foreign posting capacities by showcasing sufficient amount of self-confidence and mental stability.

Self-orientation allow the representative to arrange the strategy or upcoming conversation in mind according to on going scenario, this is only possible when one is having a stable self-oriented brain rather then doubtful, full of questions, nervous mode or any unimpressive act.

Here, they have correlated self-orientation with positive side of business inspite of being only self concern and not considering other factors.