Question

The first stage of the culture shock model is frequently called the __________ stage.

Question options:

	1) adjustment
	2) disallusionment
	3) disorientation
	4) honeymoon

Planning for effective repatriation should begin

Question options:

	1) after effective international adjustment has taken place.
	2) immediately upon arrival at the foreign assignment.
	3) during predeparture preparation.
	4) immediately upon return to the home country.

Answer 1

The answer is 4.

Culture shock refers to the experience of the individual when he or she move to a different cultural environment. The four phases of culture shock are:-

• Honeymoon - the individual sees the old culture and the new culture in romantic way. Example liking the food of other culture, lifestyle, etc. This happens at the beginning of cultural changer.
• Negotiation - the individual sees the old culture and the new culture in anxious way. They feel frustrated and angry.
• Adjustment - the individual gets accustomed to new culture.
• Adaptation - the individual get used to new culture and participate actively.

The answer is 3.

Repatriation or return home of expatriate is the crucial phase for expatriate. The planning and execution of successful repatriation occur before the actual return and is the part of predeparture preparation.