Question 1

MNEs intend to eventually replace even top-level expatriates with HCNs, in part to save cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

HR managers must do more homework to better understand their HCNs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Human resource management is indeed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Strategic 
B)  One-dimensional 
C)  Simplistic 
D)  Cost prohibitive 
A)  Strategic 
B)  One-dimensional 
C)  Simplistic 
D)  Cost prohibitive A

Question 4

To reach the top at most MNEs today, international experience is optional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a going rate approach advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simplicity 
B)  Identification with host country 
C)  Equality among PCNs, TCNs, and HCNs in the same location 
D)  Facilitates expatriate re-entry 
A)  Simplicity 
B)  Identification with host country 
C)  Equality among PCNs, TCNs, and HCNs in the same location 
D)  Facilitates expatriate re-entry

Question 6

The majority of MNEs employees would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  HCNs 
B)  PCNs 
C)  TCNs 
D)  Multinationals 
A)  HCNs 
B)  PCNs 
C)  TCNs 
D)  Multinationals

Question 7

The going rate approach is the most widely used method in expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe several problems associated with repatriation.

Accepted Answer

Career anxiety: Returning expats wonder

Question 9

Non-HR managers must be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Curious 
B)  Competent 
C)  Proactive in managing international careers 
D)  Caring and courageous 
A)  Curious 
B)  Competent 
C)  Proactive in managing international careers 
D)  Caring and courageous

Question 10

For the Germany-based Siemen s, PCNs would be employees from any country other than Germany.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An ethnocentric staffing policy:

Accepted Answer

A)  Utilizes host country nationals in key foreign management and technical positions. 
B)  Assigns expatriates who have learned the language and culture of the country of their assignment. 
C)  Is required in order to prepare home-country citizens for high-level managerial positions at headquarters. 
D)  None of these answers 
A)  Utilizes host country nationals in key foreign management and technical positions. 
B)  Assigns expatriates who have learned the language and culture of the country of their assignment. 
C)  Is required in order to prepare home-country citizens for high-level managerial positions at headquarters. 
D)  None of these answers

Question 12

The most widely used method in expatriate compensation is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Going rate approach 
B)  Balance sheet approach 
C)  Performance appraisal 
D)  Employee s request 
A)  Going rate approach 
B)  Balance sheet approach 
C)  Performance appraisal 
D)  Employee s request

Question 13

HR managers need to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Know the formal and informal rules of the game governing HRM in all regions of operations 
B)  Develop organizational capabilities that drive business success 
C)  Nurture and develop people 
D)  All of these answers 
A)  Know the formal and informal rules of the game governing HRM in all regions of operations 
B)  Develop organizational capabilities that drive business success 
C)  Nurture and develop people 
D)  All of these answers

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of host-country nationals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Control and coordination by HQ may be impeded. 
B)  Adaptation may take a long time. 
C)  HCNs may have limited opportunities. 
D)  International experience for PCNs is limited. 
A)  Control and coordination by HQ may be impeded. 
B)  Adaptation may take a long time. 
C)  HCNs may have limited opportunities. 
D)  International experience for PCNs is limited.

Question 15

Non-HR managers need to proactively manage their careers to develop a global mindset.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In developed economies, a firm s key concern is to cut cost and enhance competitiveness to fight off low-cost rivals from emerging economies, such as China and India.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify the four Cs of the human resource manager.

Accepted Answer

First, HR managers need to be curious. T

Question 18

A psychological contract is hard to violate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MNEs are rushing into ____, whereby the local supply of top talent is limited.

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  Mexico 
C)  Eastern Europe 
D)  Brazil, Russia, India, and China 
A)  Japan 
B)  Mexico 
C)  Eastern Europe 
D)  Brazil, Russia, India, and China

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of parent-country nationals?

Accepted Answer

A)  PNCs gain international experience. 
B)  PCNs may be the best people for the job because of special skills and experience. 
C)  Language and cultural barriers are eliminated. 
D)  Control and coordination by HQ are facilitated. 
A)  PNCs gain international experience. 
B)  PCNs may be the best people for the job because of special skills and experience. 
C)  Language and cultural barriers are eliminated. 
D)  Control and coordination by HQ are facilitated.

MNEs intend to eventually replace even top-level expatriates with HCNs, in part to save cost.

HR managers must do more homework to better understand their HCNs.

Human resource management is indeed:

To reach the top at most MNEs today, international experience is optional.

Which of the following is NOT a going rate approach advantage?

The majority of MNEs employees would be:

The going rate approach is the most widely used method in expatriate compensation.

Describe several problems associated with repatriation.

Non-HR managers must be:

For the Germany-based Siemen s, PCNs would be employees from any country other than Germany.

An ethnocentric staffing policy:

The most widely used method in expatriate compensation is:

HR managers need to:

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of host-country nationals?

Non-HR managers need to proactively manage their careers to develop a global mindset.

In developed economies, a firm s key concern is to cut cost and enhance competitiveness to fight off low-cost rivals from emerging economies, such as China and India.

Identify the four Cs of the human resource manager.

A psychological contract is hard to violate.

MNEs are rushing into ____, whereby the local supply of top talent is limited.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of parent-country nationals?

Globalizing Business

Understanding Formal Institutions: Politics, Laws, and Economics

Emphasizing Informal Institutions: Cultures, Ethics, and Norms

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing on Global and Regional Integration

Growing and Internationalizing the Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Making Alliances and Acquisitions Work

Competing on Marketing and Supply Chain Management

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Exam 13: Strategizing, Structuring, and Learning Around the World

MNEs intend to eventually replace even top-level expatriates with HCNs, in part to save cost.

HR managers must do more homework to better understand their HCNs.

Human resource management is indeed:

To reach the top at most MNEs today, international experience is optional.

Which of the following is NOT a going rate approach advantage?

The majority of MNEs employees would be:

The going rate approach is the most widely used method in expatriate compensation.

Describe several problems associated with repatriation.

Non-HR managers must be:

For the Germany-based Siemen s, PCNs would be employees from any country other than Germany.

An ethnocentric staffing policy:

The most widely used method in expatriate compensation is:

HR managers need to:

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of host-country nationals?

Non-HR managers need to proactively manage their careers to develop a global mindset.

In developed economies, a firm s key concern is to cut cost and enhance competitiveness to fight off low-cost rivals from emerging economies, such as China and India.

Identify the four Cs of the human resource manager.

A psychological contract is hard to violate.

MNEs are rushing into ____, whereby the local supply of top talent is limited.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of parent-country nationals?

Globalizing Business

Understanding Formal Institutions: Politics, Laws, and Economics

Emphasizing Informal Institutions: Cultures, Ethics, and Norms

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing on Global and Regional Integration

Growing and Internationalizing the Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Making Alliances and Acquisitions Work

Competing on Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Filters