Jobs overseas can be a tough gambleCNN International, Asia - Jan 26
... Americans value efficiency and timeliness," Hodge said. "Managers get paid a lot to make quick decisions and foreigners may get completely disoriented. Americans, on the other hand, need to be more patient and slow-paced if going to work in Japan." ... people with international experience are not in great supply, making it an expensive gamble for both sides. "The cost of sending a mid-level manager on a three-year international assignment can easily exceed $1 million"...