A number of scholars, however, argue that technical competence should not be the only criterion for decision-making because an effective domestic manager is not necessarily able to transfer their success to the international context (Anderson, 2005; Gertsen, 1990; Newman et al., 1978; Scullion & Collings, 2006; Stone, 1991; Welch, Worm, & Fenwick, 2003). Furthermore, this type of selection strategy lacks comprehensiveness and does not benefit the MNE, the subsidiary or the expatriate (Mendenhall & Oddou, 1988; Miller, 1972). According to Mendenhall and Oddou (1988, p. 82): “technical competence has nothing to do with one’s ability to adapt to a new environment, deal effectively with foreign coworkers, or perceive and if neces- sary imitate the foreign behavioral norms.”