Question 1

What HRM policy changes are being made by many Japanese firms?

Accepted Answer

In Japan, companies are revamping their

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to an approach to the compensation of expatriates that equalizes the standard of living between the host and home countries, plus compensation for inconvenience?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentric approach 
B)  global staffing approach 
C)  balance sheet approach 
D)  tax differential approach 
A)  ethnocentric approach 
B)  global staffing approach 
C)  balance sheet approach 
D)  tax differential approach

Question 3

What is the relationship between strategy, structure, and staffing?

Accepted Answer

Ideally, the desired strategy of the fir

Question 4

Which of the following most likely occurs when a manager is transferred to another part of a country where there are significant cultural differences?

Accepted Answer

A)  subculture shock 
B)  culture shock 
C)  power distance 
D)  repatriation 
A)  subculture shock 
B)  culture shock 
C)  power distance 
D)  repatriation

Question 5

Unlike most Japanese firms, Matsushita selects staff for its overseas operations based on all of the following criteria EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  years with firm 
B)  language facility 
C)  motivational abilities 
D)  international adaptability 
A)  years with firm 
B)  language facility 
C)  motivational abilities 
D)  international adaptability

Question 6

Which of the following is one of the tenets of the Toyota Way?

Accepted Answer

A)  exclusive decision-making by top management 
B)  mutual ownership of problems and solutions 
C)  concealment of problems and difficulties 
D)  emphasis on individual achievement 
A)  exclusive decision-making by top management 
B)  mutual ownership of problems and solutions 
C)  concealment of problems and difficulties 
D)  emphasis on individual achievement

Question 7

Describe Tung's five training techniques for assisting expatriates in the adjustment process. If you wish to maximize the results of your expatriate employees, should you use all five techniques? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Many training techniques are available t

Question 8

According to Kopp, which of the following is an IHRM problem associated with Japanese firms that use the ethnocentric staffing approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  high turnover among expatriates 
B)  low number of top level managers 
C)  employee repatriation difficulties 
D)  insufficient projection of HR needs 
A)  high turnover among expatriates 
B)  low number of top level managers 
C)  employee repatriation difficulties 
D)  insufficient projection of HR needs

Question 9

According to surveys of expatriates, which of the following countries is considered the most challenging assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Mexico 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Saudi Arabia 
A)  China 
B)  Mexico 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Saudi Arabia

Question 10

According to research, ________ has been the most frequently cited reason for the failure of expatriate managers who work in foreign subsidiaries of U.S. or European companies.

Accepted Answer

A)  inability of the spouse to adjust 
B)  lack of training at the beginning of the process 
C)  lack of training during the repatriation part of the process 
D)  cultural incompatibility and insufficient language skills 
A)  inability of the spouse to adjust 
B)  lack of training at the beginning of the process 
C)  lack of training during the repatriation part of the process 
D)  cultural incompatibility and insufficient language skills

Question 11

The term ________ is increasingly replacing the term ________ due to the global staffing approach.

Accepted Answer

A)  subsidiary, transnational 
B)  ethnocentric, polycentric 
C)  transpatriate, expatriate 
D)  global manager, line manager 
A)  subsidiary, transnational 
B)  ethnocentric, polycentric 
C)  transpatriate, expatriate 
D)  global manager, line manager

Question 12

Briefly define the ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, and global staffing approaches. Which do you consider the best method? Why?

Accepted Answer

Ethnocentric staffing fills key manageri

Question 13

According to surveys, what is the primary problem for foreign firms with businesses in China and South-East Asia?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of skilled local managers 
B)  monetary cost of trade restrictions 
C)  lack of modern infrastructure 
D)  misunderstandings with locals 
A)  lack of skilled local managers 
B)  monetary cost of trade restrictions 
C)  lack of modern infrastructure 
D)  misunderstandings with locals

Question 14

Which of the following is the most appropriate staffing choice when a high level of technical capability is required and close control is desired?

Accepted Answer

A)  parent-country nationals 
B)  host-country nationals 
C)  independent contractors 
D)  third-country nationals 
A)  parent-country nationals 
B)  host-country nationals 
C)  independent contractors 
D)  third-country nationals

Question 15

The direct cost alone of a failed expatriate assignment is estimated to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  $50,000-$75,000 
B)  $100,000-$150,000 
C)  $200,000-$1.2 million 
D)  $1.5-$3.0 million 
A)  $50,000-$75,000 
B)  $100,000-$150,000 
C)  $200,000-$1.2 million 
D)  $1.5-$3.0 million

Question 16

Why is managerial training in information and communications technologies important for firms in emerging markets?

Accepted Answer

Managerial training in ICT is particular

Question 17

According to research, what are the five categories of success for expatriate managers?

Accepted Answer

The five categories are job fa

Question 18

Recruiting managers from Latin America for a position in Brazil is an example of which staffing approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  global 
B)  ethnocentric 
C)  regiocentric 
D)  polycentric 
A)  global 
B)  ethnocentric 
C)  regiocentric 
D)  polycentric

Question 19

All of the following are major causes of expatriate failure EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  selection based on headquarters' criteria 
B)  host government intervention 
C)  insufficient compensation 
D)  inadequate training 
A)  selection based on headquarters' criteria 
B)  host government intervention 
C)  insufficient compensation 
D)  inadequate training

Question 20

All of the following are HRM changes being made by many Japanese firms to help them compete in a global economy EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  requiring workers to compete for jobs 
B)  placing more emphasis on lifetime employment 
C)  basing pay on performance rather than seniority 
D)  requiring workers to make retirement fund decisions 
A)  requiring workers to compete for jobs 
B)  placing more emphasis on lifetime employment 
C)  basing pay on performance rather than seniority 
D)  requiring workers to make retirement fund decisions

What HRM policy changes are being made by many Japanese firms?

Which of the following terms refers to an approach to the compensation of expatriates that equalizes the standard of living between the host and home countries, plus compensation for inconvenience?

What is the relationship between strategy, structure, and staffing?

Which of the following most likely occurs when a manager is transferred to another part of a country where there are significant cultural differences?

Unlike most Japanese firms, Matsushita selects staff for its overseas operations based on all of the following criteria EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is one of the tenets of the Toyota Way?

Describe Tung's five training techniques for assisting expatriates in the adjustment process. If you wish to maximize the results of your expatriate employees, should you use all five techniques? Why or why not?

According to Kopp, which of the following is an IHRM problem associated with Japanese firms that use the ethnocentric staffing approach?

According to surveys of expatriates, which of the following countries is considered the most challenging assignment?

According to research, ________ has been the most frequently cited reason for the failure of expatriate managers who work in foreign subsidiaries of U.S. or European companies.

The term is increasingly replacing the term due to the global staffing approach.

Briefly define the ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, and global staffing approaches. Which do you consider the best method? Why?

According to surveys, what is the primary problem for foreign firms with businesses in China and South-East Asia?

Which of the following is the most appropriate staffing choice when a high level of technical capability is required and close control is desired?

The direct cost alone of a failed expatriate assignment is estimated to be ________.

Why is managerial training in information and communications technologies important for firms in emerging markets?

According to research, what are the five categories of success for expatriate managers?

Recruiting managers from Latin America for a position in Brazil is an example of which staffing approach?

All of the following are major causes of expatriate failure EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are HRM changes being made by many Japanese firms to help them compete in a global economy EXCEPT ________.

Assessing the Environment Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence Social Responsibility and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 9: Staffing Training and Compensation for Global Operations

What HRM policy changes are being made by many Japanese firms?

Which of the following terms refers to an approach to the compensation of expatriates that equalizes the standard of living between the host and home countries, plus compensation for inconvenience?

What is the relationship between strategy, structure, and staffing?

Which of the following most likely occurs when a manager is transferred to another part of a country where there are significant cultural differences?

Unlike most Japanese firms, Matsushita selects staff for its overseas operations based on all of the following criteria EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following is one of the tenets of the Toyota Way?

Describe Tung's five training techniques for assisting expatriates in the adjustment process. If you wish to maximize the results of your expatriate employees, should you use all five techniques? Why or why not?

According to Kopp, which of the following is an IHRM problem associated with Japanese firms that use the ethnocentric staffing approach?

According to surveys of expatriates, which of the following countries is considered the most challenging assignment?

According to research, ________ has been the most frequently cited reason for the failure of expatriate managers who work in foreign subsidiaries of U.S. or European companies.

The term ________ is increasingly replacing the term ________ due to the global staffing approach.

Briefly define the ethnocentric, polycentric, regiocentric, and global staffing approaches. Which do you consider the best method? Why?

According to surveys, what is the primary problem for foreign firms with businesses in China and South-East Asia?

Which of the following is the most appropriate staffing choice when a high level of technical capability is required and close control is desired?

The direct cost alone of a failed expatriate assignment is estimated to be ________.

Why is managerial training in information and communications technologies important for firms in emerging markets?

According to research, what are the five categories of success for expatriate managers?

Recruiting managers from Latin America for a position in Brazil is an example of which staffing approach?

All of the following are major causes of expatriate failure EXCEPT ________.

All of the following are HRM changes being made by many Japanese firms to help them compete in a global economy EXCEPT ________.

Assessing the Environment Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence Social Responsibility and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

Filters

The term is increasingly replacing the term due to the global staffing approach.