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    The document discusses the case of Andreas Weber, a German man with 7 years of experience working in the United States. Andreas wishes to return to Germany to be closer to his aging parents and because his wife wants their children to have a more German upbringing. However, the summary recommends that Andreas remain in the US, as returning to Germany could mean less responsibility and influence in his career. It suggests trying to relocate his parents or enroll his children in a German school in the US instead. The second case discusses Mark Chan, who has worked overseas for 8 years but now wishes to return to Singapore to care for his ill father-in-law. The summary recommends Mark return to Singapore, as his wife could

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    The document discusses the case of Andreas Weber, a German man with 7 years of experience working in the United States. Andreas wishes to return to Germany to be closer to his aging parents and because his wife wants their children to have a more German upbringing. However, the summary recommends that Andreas remain in the US, as returning to Germany could mean less responsibility and influence in his career. It suggests trying to relocate his parents or enroll his children in a German school in the US instead. The second case discusses Mark Chan, who has worked overseas for 8 years but now wishes to return to Singapore to care for his ill father-in-law. The summary recommends Mark return to Singapore, as his wife could

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    The document discusses the case of Andreas Weber, a German man with 7 years of experience working in the United States. Andreas wishes to return to Germany to be closer to his aging parents and because his wife wants their children to have a more German upbringing. However, the summary recommends that Andreas remain in the US, as returning to Germany could mean less responsibility and influence in his career. It suggests trying to relocate his parents or enroll his children in a German school in the US instead. The second case discusses Mark Chan, who has worked overseas for 8 years but now wishes to return to Singapore to care for his ill father-in-law. The summary recommends Mark return to Singapore, as his wife could

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    CASE1_VYUSTICHANNA_20142014

    Andreas Weber’s Reward for International Success in and International


    Assignment (A): A Return to an Uncertain Future
     Case Fact: Andreas Webber is of German origin and has about 7 years of experience of
    working in the United States.
    o He is a hardworking and dedicated employee.
    o International experience was a must for those young managers wishing to
    become a part of the senior management at the corporate headquarters.
    o He wishes to return to Germany because his wife’s mother is alone and so do his
    parents wish for them to come back. Also, his wife insists that their children are
    nowhere German in anyway and that the children consider themselves
    American.
     Central Dilemma: Whether or not Andreas should move back to Germany after
     Recommended Solution: No.
     Rationale behind recommendation: Transfer to Germany – reduced power in terms of
    chain of command, thus, no involvement in decision making in important/sensitive
    decisions.
     Instead, they should try certain other things:
    o Should actually try to ensure that they could relocate the parents.
    o Try to get admission into a school that offers and educational system that is
    similar to that taught in Germany
    o Should become a part of the German community that is part (based on the
    assumption that there are enough German citizens, therefore their children can
    interact with other German children, thereby increasing their awareness and
    familiarity with the German language as well as customs and traditions).

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    CASE1_VYUSTICHANNA_20142014

    Jaguar or Bluebird? (A): Mark Chan’s Decision to Stay


    Overseas or Return Home after Expatriate Assignment
     Case Facts: Mark Chan started off his career working in mainly overseas projects in
    counties such as Vietnam, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
    o Working overseas was essential to get senior management positions in the
    organization.
    o He wishes to go back because his wife’s father is unwell therefore needs to be
    looked after. Moreover, their children are not getting the kind of upbringing as
    they did.
     Central Dilemma: Should Mark return to Singapore after having worked for over 8 years
    of working outside his home country?
     Recommended Solution: Yes, return home
     Rationale behind recommendation: Wife can continue to work as well as look after her
    parents. Thus, offset of the income.
    o Alternatively, he could wait for an opening in the future OR transfer to another
    organization in Singapore in the senior management position. This would mean
    that his standard of living would be maintained to a larger extent and the need
    for his wife to work immediately would reduce therefore, should could look after
    her parents with greater ease.
    o Children will find it easier to adjust to the educational, cultural norms of
    Singapore.

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