Question

Which of the following is a key reason why international collaborations can be challenging?

A. The collaborators may have different disciplinary and cultural backgrounds and practices.
B. There are currently no international ethical guidelines for research.
C. Federal agencies are not permitted to encourage international collaborations.
D. International collaboration is rare and is on the decline.

Answer 1

Answer:

D) International collaboration is rare and is on the decline

Answer 2

Answer:

This option could be the key reason why international collaboration can be challenging such as:

D) International collaboration is rare and is on the decline.

Explanation:

• Many projects required partners working on different work packages, with the set task to be completed.

• however, sometimes the collaboration is more organic as relationship and understanding develop over a long period.

• Understanding the budgets and work packages can often be very time-consuming.

• Language is often an issue.