Phillip is a senior journalist at a news agency. He goes on a temporary leave for six months and travels around different parts of South Asia during his leave. He records his travel experiences in a book and shares it with his colleagues upon his return. During his leave, he was also being paid by the organization. This is an example of a(n)

A) transfer.
B) expatriate assignment.
C) sabbatical.
D) externship.
E) downward move.

Sabbatical

A period of leave granted to an employee, often for research or study, which is considerably longer than typical vacation time.

Expatriate Assignment

A work assignment which involves an employee relocating to a different country for a designated period to perform job duties.

Temporary Leave

A period of time that an employee is allowed to be away from their job for specific reasons, such as health issues, family commitments, or education, often with the intention of returning to the job.