These vales may be reinforced by the IJVGM’s personal and professional relationships within the parent as well as by their perceptions that, once the IJV posting is completed, thrir career path will involve a return to the parent firm. Since their position often involves postings far from parent firm headquarters, IJVGMs are more prone to being ignored and forgotten, Which can be detrimental to future career development. Although extensive efforts at networking with headquarters personnel can help overcome such isolation, it is difficult to maintain and improve such critical interpersonal relationships while effectively and impartially managing the complexity of the IJV itself. Thus, the role of the IJVGM is fundamentally influenced by the potential for divided loyalties, both their own and those of individuals upon whom they are dependent.