The most common criteria when choosing an employee for an overseas assignment is: 1. Competency in employee's area of expertise 2. Ability to communicate verbally/nonverbal,y in the foreign country 3. Flexibility, tolerance of ambiguity, and sensitivity to cultural differences 4. Motivation to succeed and enjoyment of challenges 5. Willingness to learn about the foreign country's culture/language/customs 6. Support from family (most influential factor)
