Question 1

Which of the following corporate divisions plays the greatest role in offshoring?

Accepted Answer

A) marketing 
B) accounting 
C) manufacturing 
D) human resources 
A) marketing 
B) accounting 
C) manufacturing 
D) human resources

Question 2

Which of the following was determined by a study of six international firms that have successfully established global HR systems?

Accepted Answer

A) Firms should focus on expatriation and repatriation programs to ease the transition period for employees working abroad. 
B) Firms should develop HR systems that are universally acceptable and that can be effectively implemented in any location. 
C) Firms rely more heavily on expatriates than locals in foreign subsidiaries, so it is unnecessary to make changes to existing HR policies. 
D) Firms with foreign subsidiaries should adhere to local customs regarding screening, hiring, and training applicants. 
A) Firms should focus on expatriation and repatriation programs to ease the transition period for employees working abroad. 
B) Firms should develop HR systems that are universally acceptable and that can be effectively implemented in any location. 
C) Firms rely more heavily on expatriates than locals in foreign subsidiaries, so it is unnecessary to make changes to existing HR policies. 
D) Firms with foreign subsidiaries should adhere to local customs regarding screening, hiring, and training applicants.

Question 3

Which of the following terms refers to the process of assessing an employee's probable success in handling a foreign transfer?

Accepted Answer

A) skills placement testing 
B) adaptability screening 
C) management assessment 
D) performance appraisal 
A) skills placement testing 
B) adaptability screening 
C) management assessment 
D) performance appraisal

Question 4

Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that a firm would choose an ethnocentric staffing policy?

Accepted Answer

A) lack of qualified host-country upper-management candidates 
B) goal of reducing misunderstandings with locals 
C) need to transfer core competencies effectively 
D) desire to maintain a unified corporate culture 
A) lack of qualified host-country upper-management candidates 
B) goal of reducing misunderstandings with locals 
C) need to transfer core competencies effectively 
D) desire to maintain a unified corporate culture

Question 5

Sara, who is originally from India, works in Texas for Dell as an IT manager. Dell, which has a localization policy, recently announced that management positions are available in its Bangalore, India facility. If Sara, who wants to return to India, is offered the Bangalore position, she would most likely be categorized as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) commuter employee 
B) independent contractor 
C) third-country national 
D) permanent transferee 
A) commuter employee 
B) independent contractor 
C) third-country national 
D) permanent transferee

Question 6

In Germany, employees have the legal right to a voice in setting company policies. This is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A) codetermination 
B) employment at will 
C) internal coordination 
D) gainsharing 
A) codetermination 
B) employment at will 
C) internal coordination 
D) gainsharing

Question 7

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using expatriates for staffing foreign subsidiaries?

Accepted Answer

Expatriates typically share a common cul

Question 8

Employees preparing for overseas assignments benefit from training in cultural differences, attitude formation and behavioral influence, factual country knowledge, and language skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.

Accepted Answer

A) Home-country nationals 
B) Multi-nationals 
C) Expatriates 
D) Locals 
A) Home-country nationals 
B) Multi-nationals 
C) Expatriates 
D) Locals

Question 10

The Overseas Assignment Inventory is a test that identifies the characteristics and attitudes international assignment candidates should have based on norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ refers to bringing a manager back home after a foreign assignment has been completed.

Accepted Answer

A) Expatriation 
B) Repatriation 
C) Mediation 
D) Job rotation 
A) Expatriation 
B) Repatriation 
C) Mediation 
D) Job rotation

Question 12

Varying departure and arrival times when working in a foreign country can minimize a business traveler's chances of becoming a crime victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What value classification refers to a belief that the best manager for a specific position could be in any of the countries in which the firm operates?

Accepted Answer

A) polycentric 
B) ethnocentric 
C) geocentric 
D) monocentric 
A) polycentric 
B) ethnocentric 
C) geocentric 
D) monocentric

Question 14

The most common approach to formulating expatriate pay is the balance sheet approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following terms refers to citizens of a country other than the parent or the host country?

Accepted Answer

A) third-country national 
B) home-country national 
C) multi-national 
D) local 
A) third-country national 
B) home-country national 
C) multi-national 
D) local

Question 16

What are the HR challenges of conducting business on a global scale? How can firms effectively implement global HR management programs?

Accepted Answer

Managing human resources internationally

Question 17

JJP Enterprises seeks to entice one of its star managers to move to Iraq to oversee a construction project. The firm will most likely offer a ________ because of the difficult living and working conditions in Iraq.

Accepted Answer

A) cost-of-living allowance 
B) performance bonus 
C) hardship allowance 
D) mobility premium 
A) cost-of-living allowance 
B) performance bonus 
C) hardship allowance 
D) mobility premium

Question 18

Offshoring involves moving business processes such as manufacturing or call-center operations abroad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A formal repatriation program should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assist employees with relocation logistics 
B) seek compensation and benefits on behalf of employees 
C) help employees update their resumes and make career plans 
D) reassure employees of the company's concern for their welfare 
A) assist employees with relocation logistics 
B) seek compensation and benefits on behalf of employees 
C) help employees update their resumes and make career plans 
D) reassure employees of the company's concern for their welfare

Question 20

Which of the follow is a step in "Making the Global HR System More Acceptable?"

Accepted Answer

A) Identify crucial executive behaviors. 
B) Remember that it's more important to standardize ends and competencies than specific methods. 
C) Dedicate adequate resources. 
D) Try to work within the context of a strong corporate culture. 
A) Identify crucial executive behaviors. 
B) Remember that it's more important to standardize ends and competencies than specific methods. 
C) Dedicate adequate resources. 
D) Try to work within the context of a strong corporate culture.

Which of the following corporate divisions plays the greatest role in offshoring?

Which of the following was determined by a study of six international firms that have successfully established global HR systems?

Which of the following terms refers to the process of assessing an employee's probable success in handling a foreign transfer?

Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that a firm would choose an ethnocentric staffing policy?

In Germany, employees have the legal right to a voice in setting company policies. This is called ________.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using expatriates for staffing foreign subsidiaries?

Employees preparing for overseas assignments benefit from training in cultural differences, attitude formation and behavioral influence, factual country knowledge, and language skills.

________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.

The Overseas Assignment Inventory is a test that identifies the characteristics and attitudes international assignment candidates should have based on norms.

________ refers to bringing a manager back home after a foreign assignment has been completed.

Varying departure and arrival times when working in a foreign country can minimize a business traveler's chances of becoming a crime victim.

What value classification refers to a belief that the best manager for a specific position could be in any of the countries in which the firm operates?

The most common approach to formulating expatriate pay is the balance sheet approach.

Which of the following terms refers to citizens of a country other than the parent or the host country?

What are the HR challenges of conducting business on a global scale? How can firms effectively implement global HR management programs?

JJP Enterprises seeks to entice one of its star managers to move to Iraq to oversee a construction project. The firm will most likely offer a ________ because of the difficult living and working conditions in Iraq.

Offshoring involves moving business processes such as manufacturing or call-center operations abroad.

A formal repatriation program should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the follow is a step in "Making the Global HR System More Acceptable?"

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 17: Managing Global Human Resources

Which of the following corporate divisions plays the greatest role in offshoring?

Which of the following was determined by a study of six international firms that have successfully established global HR systems?

Which of the following terms refers to the process of assessing an employee's probable success in handling a foreign transfer?

Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that a firm would choose an ethnocentric staffing policy?

In Germany, employees have the legal right to a voice in setting company policies. This is called ________.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using expatriates for staffing foreign subsidiaries?

Employees preparing for overseas assignments benefit from training in cultural differences, attitude formation and behavioral influence, factual country knowledge, and language skills.

________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.

The Overseas Assignment Inventory is a test that identifies the characteristics and attitudes international assignment candidates should have based on norms.

________ refers to bringing a manager back home after a foreign assignment has been completed.

Varying departure and arrival times when working in a foreign country can minimize a business traveler's chances of becoming a crime victim.

What value classification refers to a belief that the best manager for a specific position could be in any of the countries in which the firm operates?

The most common approach to formulating expatriate pay is the balance sheet approach.

Which of the following terms refers to citizens of a country other than the parent or the host country?

What are the HR challenges of conducting business on a global scale? How can firms effectively implement global HR management programs?

JJP Enterprises seeks to entice one of its star managers to move to Iraq to oversee a construction project. The firm will most likely offer a ________ because of the difficult living and working conditions in Iraq.

Offshoring involves moving business processes such as manufacturing or call-center operations abroad.

A formal repatriation program should do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Which of the follow is a step in "Making the Global HR System More Acceptable?"

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Building Positive Employee Relations

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Safety, Health, and Risk Management

Managing Human Resources in Small and Entrepreneurial Firms

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