Kidnapped in Colombia

Rarick, Charles A.

doi:10.2139/ssrn.1112279

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Kidnapped in Colombia

Charles A. Rarick

Purdue University Calumet

February 15, 2006

Abstract:
Dan and Melissa Woodruff an American couple moved to Medellin, Colombia, when Dan was offered a position with his company to work with a Colombian partner. Dan was kidnapped by Colombian rebel forces and endures months of captivity as Melissa and others attempted to negotiate his release. Without kidnapping and ransom insurance the negotiation process was difficult and ended very badly.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 13

Keywords: Colombia, kidnapped, expatriate, international human resource management

JEL Classification: A22

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Date posted: March 25, 2008

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Rarick, Charles A., Kidnapped in Colombia (February 15, 2006). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1112279 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1112279

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Charles A. Rarick (Contact Author)

Purdue University Calumet ( email )

Hammond, IN 46323-2094
United States