Question 1

A craft union

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A) Represents one occupational group in one company. 
B) Represents all people in one organization regardless of occupation or location. 
C) Represents all workers based on some particular ideology. 
D) Represents one occupational group such as plumbers. 
A) Represents one occupational group in one company. 
B) Represents all people in one organization regardless of occupation or location. 
C) Represents all workers based on some particular ideology. 
D) Represents one occupational group such as plumbers.

Question 2

According to a study of ten countries on nine compensation practices

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A) There was universal consensus on all nine as being necessary. 
B) There was universal consensus on eight as being necessary. 
C) There was universal consensus that seniority considerations are necessary. 
D) None of the above are true 
A) There was universal consensus on all nine as being necessary. 
B) There was universal consensus on eight as being necessary. 
C) There was universal consensus that seniority considerations are necessary. 
D) None of the above are true

Question 3

All people in a particular industry,regardless of occupational group is most likely represented by

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A) An enterprise union. 
B) A local union. 
C) A craft union. 
D) An industry union. 
A) An enterprise union. 
B) A local union. 
C) A craft union. 
D) An industry union.

Question 4

The group of employees,found in Germany,that shares plant-level responsibility with managers over issues such as working conditions is

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A) An enterprise union. 
B) A craft union. 
C) A works council. 
D) An ideological union. 
A) An enterprise union. 
B) A craft union. 
C) A works council. 
D) An ideological union.

Question 5

The US belief in the benefits of open and public advertising reflects the

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A) US individualistic cultural values. 
B) US preference for in-group members. 
C) US collectivist cultural values. 
D) US preference for hiring friends and relatives. 
A) US individualistic cultural values. 
B) US preference for in-group members. 
C) US collectivist cultural values. 
D) US preference for hiring friends and relatives.

Question 6

The measure that considers the proportion of workers who belong to unions is known as

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A) Union-membership scope. 
B) Craft union density. 
C) Union-membership density. 
D) Trade union density. 
A) Union-membership scope. 
B) Craft union density. 
C) Union-membership density. 
D) Trade union density.

Question 7

All of the following are true about unions in England,Germany,France,and the U.S.EXCEPT

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A) British unions developed with strong government interference. 
B) German unions developed in harmony with the government and corporations. 
C) French unions started much later and developed more slowly than did British or German unions. 
D) US union membership has declined significantly since the 1940s. 
A) British unions developed with strong government interference. 
B) German unions developed in harmony with the government and corporations. 
C) French unions started much later and developed more slowly than did British or German unions. 
D) US union membership has declined significantly since the 1940s.

Question 8

All of the following are true about the US performance appraisal system EXCEPT

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A) It represents cultural values that espouse links among individual rights, duties, and rewards. 
B) It attempts to be rational, logical, and legal. 
C) It focuses primarily on the ability to function well in groups. 
D) Research shows that it works well in all national contexts. 
A) It represents cultural values that espouse links among individual rights, duties, and rewards. 
B) It attempts to be rational, logical, and legal. 
C) It focuses primarily on the ability to function well in groups. 
D) Research shows that it works well in all national contexts.

Question 9

An enduring system of relationships among people,such as education or the political system represent which aspect of the national context of a country?

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A) National culture 
B) Business culture 
C) Social institutions 
D) Managerial culture 
A) National culture 
B) Business culture 
C) Social institutions 
D) Managerial culture

Question 10

Which of the following describes one potential way a Japanese supervisor can communicate negative feedback for poor work performance to his/her subordinate?

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A) By simply ignoring the subordinate 
B) With formal appraisal systems 
C) By discussing the poor performance openly 
D) By providing the negative feedback in writing 
A) By simply ignoring the subordinate 
B) With formal appraisal systems 
C) By discussing the poor performance openly 
D) By providing the negative feedback in writing

Question 11

Backdoor recruitment in collectivist cultures may not always be used by foreign multinationals because

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A) Such procedures will not work as well as newspaper advertisements. 
B) The multinationals may not have access to the appropriate contacts. 
C) It is almost always better to use expatriates in these situations. 
D) They prefer to rely on internal job postings. 
A) Such procedures will not work as well as newspaper advertisements. 
B) The multinationals may not have access to the appropriate contacts. 
C) It is almost always better to use expatriates in these situations. 
D) They prefer to rely on internal job postings.

Question 12

The practice in Germany,whereby management surrenders a traditionally reserved share of control to workers refers to

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A) Co-determination. 
B) Co-selection. 
C) Veto power. 
D) Joint planning. 
A) Co-determination. 
B) Co-selection. 
C) Veto power. 
D) Joint planning.

Question 13

Which recruitment strategy do US managers see as most effective?

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A) Newspaper and online advertising 
B) College or university recruiting 
C) Employee referrals 
D) Personal contacts 
A) Newspaper and online advertising 
B) College or university recruiting 
C) Employee referrals 
D) Personal contacts

Question 14

Which of the following is FALSE about recruitment and selection processes in collectivist cultures?

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A) Companies prefer to hire directly out of school. 
B) There is a preference for family and friends. 
C) Personal information is considered important for selection. 
D) Technical skills are considered crucial for selection. 
A) Companies prefer to hire directly out of school. 
B) There is a preference for family and friends. 
C) Personal information is considered important for selection. 
D) Technical skills are considered crucial for selection.

Question 15

You have been given the assignment to set up a training program for first level managers in a formerly government-owned eastern European company.How would you go about developing a curriculum? Why?

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Answers will vary.Students' an

Question 16

A union representing all workers belonging to one religious orientation in a company is known as

Accepted Answer

A) An ideological union. 
B) A craft union. 
C) A local union 
D) An ideological union 
A) An ideological union. 
B) A craft union. 
C) A local union 
D) An ideological union

Question 17

Contrast the different types of unions and discuss the challenges each type may pose to a multinational manager.

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Answers will vary.Students' answers shou

Question 18

Managerial selection and recruitment in Korea and Japan are dominated by

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A) High school and university ties. 
B) Club membership. 
C) Performance-related backgrounds and qualifications. 
D) All of the above 
A) High school and university ties. 
B) Club membership. 
C) Performance-related backgrounds and qualifications. 
D) All of the above

Question 19

Describe and discuss the major factors in the national context that affect a nation's HRM practices.

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Answers will vary but should demonstrate

Question 20

Which of the following statements regarding selection in collectivistic cultures is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) In selecting employees, employers prefer trustworthiness and loyalty. 
B) Older male recruits are usually preferred because they can be easily molded to fit the company's culture. 
C) Selection often relies on referrals from family or friends. 
D) All of the above are TRUE. 
A) In selecting employees, employers prefer trustworthiness and loyalty. 
B) Older male recruits are usually preferred because they can be easily molded to fit the company's culture. 
C) Selection often relies on referrals from family or friends. 
D) All of the above are TRUE.

A craft union

According to a study of ten countries on nine compensation practices

All people in a particular industry,regardless of occupational group is most likely represented by

The group of employees,found in Germany,that shares plant-level responsibility with managers over issues such as working conditions is

The US belief in the benefits of open and public advertising reflects the

The measure that considers the proportion of workers who belong to unions is known as

All of the following are true about unions in England,Germany,France,and the U.S.EXCEPT

All of the following are true about the US performance appraisal system EXCEPT

An enduring system of relationships among people,such as education or the political system represent which aspect of the national context of a country?

Which of the following describes one potential way a Japanese supervisor can communicate negative feedback for poor work performance to his/her subordinate?

Backdoor recruitment in collectivist cultures may not always be used by foreign multinationals because

The practice in Germany,whereby management surrenders a traditionally reserved share of control to workers refers to

Which recruitment strategy do US managers see as most effective?

Which of the following is FALSE about recruitment and selection processes in collectivist cultures?

You have been given the assignment to set up a training program for first level managers in a formerly government-owned eastern European company.How would you go about developing a curriculum? Why?

A union representing all workers belonging to one religious orientation in a company is known as

Contrast the different types of unions and discuss the challenges each type may pose to a multinational manager.

Managerial selection and recruitment in Korea and Japan are dominated by

Describe and discuss the major factors in the national context that affect a nation's HRM practices.

Which of the following statements regarding selection in collectivistic cultures is FALSE?

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Exam 12: Hrm in the Local Context: Knowing When and How to Adapt

A craft union

According to a study of ten countries on nine compensation practices

All people in a particular industry,regardless of occupational group is most likely represented by

The group of employees,found in Germany,that shares plant-level responsibility with managers over issues such as working conditions is

The US belief in the benefits of open and public advertising reflects the

The measure that considers the proportion of workers who belong to unions is known as

All of the following are true about unions in England,Germany,France,and the U.S.EXCEPT

All of the following are true about the US performance appraisal system EXCEPT

An enduring system of relationships among people,such as education or the political system represent which aspect of the national context of a country?

Which of the following describes one potential way a Japanese supervisor can communicate negative feedback for poor work performance to his/her subordinate?

Backdoor recruitment in collectivist cultures may not always be used by foreign multinationals because

The practice in Germany,whereby management surrenders a traditionally reserved share of control to workers refers to

Which recruitment strategy do US managers see as most effective?

Which of the following is FALSE about recruitment and selection processes in collectivist cultures?

You have been given the assignment to set up a training program for first level managers in a formerly government-owned eastern European company.How would you go about developing a curriculum? Why?

A union representing all workers belonging to one religious orientation in a company is known as

Contrast the different types of unions and discuss the challenges each type may pose to a multinational manager.

Managerial selection and recruitment in Korea and Japan are dominated by

Describe and discuss the major factors in the national context that affect a nation's HRM practices.

Which of the following statements regarding selection in collectivistic cultures is FALSE?

Multinational Management in a Changing World

Culture and Multinational Management

The Institutional Context of Multinational Management

Managing Ethical and Social Responsibility Challenges in Multinational Companies

Strategic Management in the Multinational Company: Content and Formulation

Multinational and Entry-Mode Strategies: Content and Formulation

Small Businesses and International Entrepreneurship

Organizational Design for Multinational Companies

International Strategic Alliances: Management and Design

Multinational E-Commerce: Strategies and Structures

International Human Resource Management

International Negotiation and Cross-Cultural Communication

Motivation in Multinational Companies

Leadership and Management Behavior in Multinational Companies

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