Question 1

Despite protests from foreign firms, the Chinese government recently passed a law that will ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  allow the use of prison labor in Chinese-owned factories 
B)  force foreign firms to share technology with Chinese firms 
C)  protect worker's rights by granting power to labor unions 
D)  legalize the use of child labor in Chinese-owned factories 
A)  allow the use of prison labor in Chinese-owned factories 
B)  force foreign firms to share technology with Chinese firms 
C)  protect worker's rights by granting power to labor unions 
D)  legalize the use of child labor in Chinese-owned factories

Question 2

What is the most likely reason that many European businesses move jobs overseas?

Accepted Answer

A)  EU restrictions 
B)  euro instability 
C)  poor labor relations 
D)  technology infrastructure 
A)  EU restrictions 
B)  euro instability 
C)  poor labor relations 
D)  technology infrastructure

Question 3

What role do union work councils play in Germany? How do work councils and unions affect MNCs in Germany?

Accepted Answer

The union works councils play an active

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to employees in various locations around the world who coordinate their work and decisions through teleconferencing and e-mail?

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional global teams 
B)  specialized global teams 
C)  multicultural teams 
D)  virtual global teams 
A)  transitional global teams 
B)  specialized global teams 
C)  multicultural teams 
D)  virtual global teams

Question 5

In ________, the disparity in opportunities for women can be traced in part to the lifestyles and laws, such as children attending school only in the morning, which restricts the ability of both parents to work.

Accepted Answer

A)  Japan 
B)  Germany 
C)  Spain 
D)  Italy 
A)  Japan 
B)  Germany 
C)  Spain 
D)  Italy

Question 6

Which of the following is a true statement about labor relations in Mexico?

Accepted Answer

A)  Unions have significant control over Mexican workers. 
B)  The Mexican government has strong control over union activities. 
C)  Less than one-fourth of the total workforce in Mexico belongs to a labor union. 
D)  The Mexican government requires MNCs to fill all manager positions with union members. 
A)  Unions have significant control over Mexican workers. 
B)  The Mexican government has strong control over union activities. 
C)  Less than one-fourth of the total workforce in Mexico belongs to a labor union. 
D)  The Mexican government requires MNCs to fill all manager positions with union members.

Question 7

In a brief essay, discuss how technology advancements have facilitated knowledge transfer and global management teams?

Accepted Answer

Some companies are becoming quite savvy

Question 8

What skills can managers gain from overseas assignments? Why are North American female managers so infrequently offered the opportunity to acquire international experience?

Accepted Answer

Some of the skills gained by foreign ass

Question 9

As a global manager, what are the three main dimensions of the international labor-management relationship that you need to consider?

Accepted Answer

The three main dimensions of the labor-m

Question 10

What is the primary benefit for a firm that carefully manages its expatriates' careers?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating global opportunities for junior managers 
B)  retaining managers with global experience and skills 
C)  maintaining close connections with global subsidiaries 
D)  recruiting college graduates for global management positions 
A)  creating global opportunities for junior managers 
B)  retaining managers with global experience and skills 
C)  maintaining close connections with global subsidiaries 
D)  recruiting college graduates for global management positions

Question 11

Discuss the conflicts associated with transnational teams.

Accepted Answer

Teams comprising people located in far f

Question 12

Which of the following terms refers to collections of managers from several countries who must rely on group collaboration if each member is to experience optimum success and goal achievement?

Accepted Answer

A)  global management teams 
B)  specialized management teams 
C)  virtual management teams 
D)  strategic management teams 
A)  global management teams 
B)  specialized management teams 
C)  virtual management teams 
D)  strategic management teams

Question 13

Approximately what percentage of expatriate spouses are male?

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  25% 
D)  50%

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of developing an international cadre?

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation 
B)  adaptation 
C)  repatriation 
D)  expropriation 
A)  preparation 
B)  adaptation 
C)  repatriation 
D)  expropriation

Question 15

Which of the following is a force for the global convergence of labor relations systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural norms 
B)  harmonization 
C)  social systems 
D)  political ideology 
A)  cultural norms 
B)  harmonization 
C)  social systems 
D)  political ideology

Question 16

What is the primary mission of the International Labor Organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  developing global union leaders 
B)  filing lawsuits on behalf of workers 
C)  lobbying international governments 
D)  monitoring global labor conditions 
A)  developing global union leaders 
B)  filing lawsuits on behalf of workers 
C)  lobbying international governments 
D)  monitoring global labor conditions

Question 17

What is the difference between convergence and divergence in labor systems?

Accepted Answer

Convergence is the phenomenon of increas

Question 18

According to research, which of the following is LEAST likely to improve the cross-cultural adjustment of expatriate spouses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Firms seek the spouse's opinion about the assignment. 
B)  The spouse initiates his or her own predeparture training. 
C)  Firms seek the spouse's opinion on the expected standard of living. 
D)  The spouse initiates his or her own job search in the foreign location. 
A)  Firms seek the spouse's opinion about the assignment. 
B)  The spouse initiates his or her own predeparture training. 
C)  Firms seek the spouse's opinion on the expected standard of living. 
D)  The spouse initiates his or her own job search in the foreign location.

Question 19

According to research by Chevrie, which of the following is a strategy used to manage transnational teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  using procedures established by headquarters 
B)  focusing on technical rather than cultural issues 
C)  linking compensation to individual achievement 
D)  establishing a single team leader as spokesperson 
A)  using procedures established by headquarters 
B)  focusing on technical rather than cultural issues 
C)  linking compensation to individual achievement 
D)  establishing a single team leader as spokesperson

Question 20

What skills are necessary for leaders of virtual global teams? Which skill do you think is the most important? Why?

Accepted Answer

Successful virtual global team leaders h

Despite protests from foreign firms, the Chinese government recently passed a law that will ________.

What is the most likely reason that many European businesses move jobs overseas?

What role do union work councils play in Germany? How do work councils and unions affect MNCs in Germany?

Which of the following terms refers to employees in various locations around the world who coordinate their work and decisions through teleconferencing and e-mail?

In ________, the disparity in opportunities for women can be traced in part to the lifestyles and laws, such as children attending school only in the morning, which restricts the ability of both parents to work.

Which of the following is a true statement about labor relations in Mexico?

In a brief essay, discuss how technology advancements have facilitated knowledge transfer and global management teams?

What skills can managers gain from overseas assignments? Why are North American female managers so infrequently offered the opportunity to acquire international experience?

As a global manager, what are the three main dimensions of the international labor-management relationship that you need to consider?

What is the primary benefit for a firm that carefully manages its expatriates' careers?

Discuss the conflicts associated with transnational teams.

Which of the following terms refers to collections of managers from several countries who must rely on group collaboration if each member is to experience optimum success and goal achievement?

Approximately what percentage of expatriate spouses are male?

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of developing an international cadre?

Which of the following is a force for the global convergence of labor relations systems?

What is the primary mission of the International Labor Organization?

What is the difference between convergence and divergence in labor systems?

According to research, which of the following is LEAST likely to improve the cross-cultural adjustment of expatriate spouses?

According to research by Chevrie, which of the following is a strategy used to manage transnational teams?

What skills are necessary for leaders of virtual global teams? Which skill do you think is the most important? Why?

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

Staffing Training and Compensation for Global Operations

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 10: Developing a Global Management Cadre

Despite protests from foreign firms, the Chinese government recently passed a law that will ________.

What is the most likely reason that many European businesses move jobs overseas?

What role do union work councils play in Germany? How do work councils and unions affect MNCs in Germany?

Which of the following terms refers to employees in various locations around the world who coordinate their work and decisions through teleconferencing and e-mail?

In ________, the disparity in opportunities for women can be traced in part to the lifestyles and laws, such as children attending school only in the morning, which restricts the ability of both parents to work.

Which of the following is a true statement about labor relations in Mexico?

In a brief essay, discuss how technology advancements have facilitated knowledge transfer and global management teams?

What skills can managers gain from overseas assignments? Why are North American female managers so infrequently offered the opportunity to acquire international experience?

As a global manager, what are the three main dimensions of the international labor-management relationship that you need to consider?

What is the primary benefit for a firm that carefully manages its expatriates' careers?

Discuss the conflicts associated with transnational teams.

Which of the following terms refers to collections of managers from several countries who must rely on group collaboration if each member is to experience optimum success and goal achievement?

Approximately what percentage of expatriate spouses are male?

Which of the following is NOT one of the components of developing an international cadre?

Which of the following is a force for the global convergence of labor relations systems?

What is the primary mission of the International Labor Organization?

What is the difference between convergence and divergence in labor systems?

According to research, which of the following is LEAST likely to improve the cross-cultural adjustment of expatriate spouses?

According to research by Chevrie, which of the following is a strategy used to manage transnational teams?

What skills are necessary for leaders of virtual global teams? Which skill do you think is the most important? Why?

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

Staffing Training and Compensation for Global Operations

Motivating and Leading

Filters