Question 1

UNCTAD is an abbreviation for __________.

Accepted Answer

A) United Nations Conference on Tariff and Development 
B) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 
C) United National Conference on Trade and Development 
D) United National Conference on Tariff and Development 
E) Unified Nations Conference on Trade and Development 
A) United Nations Conference on Tariff and Development 
B) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development 
C) United National Conference on Trade and Development 
D) United National Conference on Tariff and Development 
E) Unified Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Question 2

Individuals who are residents of the organization's home country who are sent offshore on assignment are called __________.

Accepted Answer

A) third-country nationals 
B) host country nationals 
C) parent country nationals 
D) parent host nationals 
E) third-host nationals 
A) third-country nationals 
B) host country nationals 
C) parent country nationals 
D) parent host nationals 
E) third-host nationals

Question 3

Which are the common areas of conflict in a joint venture?

Accepted Answer

The common areas of conflict i

Question 4

A(n)__________ involves the purchase of an up-and-running business that has established suppliers and customers.

Accepted Answer

A) Start-up operation Acquisition 
B) Alliance 
C) Strategic alliance 
D) Sole ownership 
E) Acquisition 
A) Start-up operation Acquisition 
B) Alliance 
C) Strategic alliance 
D) Sole ownership 
E) Acquisition

Question 5

Strategic alliances permit organizations to share risk and expenses,and also enable each partner to tap into and benefit from the strengths of the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is difficult to operate in a decentralized fashion in a multilocal industry because of the high need for coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hofstede's work on culture and its impact on managing HR within an international environment was conducted in the 1960's and '70's.It is interesting that

Accepted Answer

A)  the results of his work have been replicated, confirming the validity of his findings, and recent studies have expanded on his original theory. 
B) while his work is often cited, it was impossible to replicate his findings in subsequent studies. 
C) the results of his study can only be applied within the electronics industry and have no relevance outside of that industry. 
D) the definition of culture when used in reference to a society is in many ways very different from the definition when used to describe the environment within a company. 
E) the study found vast differences between the culture of the society and the culture of the local companies that operated in that society. 
A)  the results of his work have been replicated, confirming the validity of his findings, and recent studies have expanded on his original theory. 
B) while his work is often cited, it was impossible to replicate his findings in subsequent studies. 
C) the results of his study can only be applied within the electronics industry and have no relevance outside of that industry. 
D) the definition of culture when used in reference to a society is in many ways very different from the definition when used to describe the environment within a company. 
E) the study found vast differences between the culture of the society and the culture of the local companies that operated in that society.

Question 8

List a few reasons for organizations to expand their business interests beyond their national boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Major reasons include access to addition

Question 9

Technological innovations,lower costs associated with skilled labor,and direct access to growing markets are all putting pressure on companies to decrease global expansion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Large corporations such as Walmart,are generally successful when they decide to embark on ventures within foreign markets,and because of their size,do not need to be concerned about the complexities associated with international HR issues within smaller companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

UNCTAD is an abbreviation for __________.

Individuals who are residents of the organization's home country who are sent offshore on assignment are called __________.

Which are the common areas of conflict in a joint venture?

A(n)__________ involves the purchase of an up-and-running business that has established suppliers and customers.

Strategic alliances permit organizations to share risk and expenses,and also enable each partner to tap into and benefit from the strengths of the other.

It is difficult to operate in a decentralized fashion in a multilocal industry because of the high need for coordination.

Hofstede's work on culture and its impact on managing HR within an international environment was conducted in the 1960's and '70's.It is interesting that

List a few reasons for organizations to expand their business interests beyond their national boundaries?

Technological innovations,lower costs associated with skilled labor,and direct access to growing markets are all putting pressure on companies to decrease global expansion.

Large corporations such as Walmart,are generally successful when they decide to embark on ventures within foreign markets,and because of their size,do not need to be concerned about the complexities associated with international HR issues within smaller companies.

Strategic Human Resource Management in a Changing Environment

The Legal Environment of Hrm: Equal Employment Opportunity

Work Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Personnel Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Career Development

Compensation: Base Pay and Fringe Benefits

Rewarding Performance

Managing the Employment Relationship

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Health and Safety

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Exam 2: The Role of Globalization in HR Policy and Practice

UNCTAD is an abbreviation for __________.

Individuals who are residents of the organization's home country who are sent offshore on assignment are called __________.

Which are the common areas of conflict in a joint venture?

A(n)__________ involves the purchase of an up-and-running business that has established suppliers and customers.

Strategic alliances permit organizations to share risk and expenses,and also enable each partner to tap into and benefit from the strengths of the other.

It is difficult to operate in a decentralized fashion in a multilocal industry because of the high need for coordination.

Hofstede's work on culture and its impact on managing HR within an international environment was conducted in the 1960's and '70's.It is interesting that

List a few reasons for organizations to expand their business interests beyond their national boundaries?

Technological innovations,lower costs associated with skilled labor,and direct access to growing markets are all putting pressure on companies to decrease global expansion.

Large corporations such as Walmart,are generally successful when they decide to embark on ventures within foreign markets,and because of their size,do not need to be concerned about the complexities associated with international HR issues within smaller companies.

Strategic Human Resource Management in a Changing Environment

The Legal Environment of Hrm: Equal Employment Opportunity

Work Analysis and Design

Human Resource Planning and Recruitment

Personnel Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Career Development

Compensation: Base Pay and Fringe Benefits

Rewarding Performance

Managing the Employment Relationship

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Health and Safety

Filters