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)