Question 1

A global HR system should integrate global tools, such as online recruitment systems, with local methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary expense groups used in the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay?

Accepted Answer

A) taxes 
B) housing 
C) disposable income 
D) discretionary expenses 
A) taxes 
B) housing 
C) disposable income 
D) discretionary expenses

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely NOT covered by kidnapping and ransom insurance policies?

Accepted Answer

A) abductions 
B) ransoms 
C) crisis teams 
D) weapons 
A) abductions 
B) ransoms 
C) crisis teams 
D) weapons

Question 4

In January 2009, Walmart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since then, Walmart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store. Walmart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next five years. Walmart's top executives are considering the idea of transferring U.S. managers to Chile to oversee the construction and establishment of the new stores. Which of the following, if true, undermines the argument of using expatriates to establish the new Walmart stores in Chile?

Accepted Answer

A) Adaptability screening tests indicate that three potential candidates are bilingual and travel overseas frequently. 
B) Walmart offers overseas candidates extensive training on cultural differences and adaptation skills. 
C) The most qualified Walmart managers have no foreign travel experience and do not speak Spanish. 
D) A balance sheet approach is used by Walmart, but workers do not receive hardship allowances for moving to Chile. 
A) Adaptability screening tests indicate that three potential candidates are bilingual and travel overseas frequently. 
B) Walmart offers overseas candidates extensive training on cultural differences and adaptation skills. 
C) The most qualified Walmart managers have no foreign travel experience and do not speak Spanish. 
D) A balance sheet approach is used by Walmart, but workers do not receive hardship allowances for moving to Chile.

Question 5

Before departing for an overseas assignment, an employee would most likely benefit from ________ training.

Accepted Answer

A) technical 
B) interpersonal 
C) cross-cultural 
D) career development 
A) technical 
B) interpersonal 
C) cross-cultural 
D) career development

Question 6

With a geocentric staffing policy, a firm is most likely able to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) provide effective training 
B) recruit recent college graduates 
C) use its human resources efficiently 
D) strengthen its image within a local community 
A) provide effective training 
B) recruit recent college graduates 
C) use its human resources efficiently 
D) strengthen its image within a local community

Question 7

In a polycentric corporation, the prevailing belief is that home country attitudes, management style, knowledge, and managers are superior to anything the host country might offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the top drivers of employee engagement around the globe?

Accepted Answer

A) career opportunities 
B) recognition 
C) company reputation 
D) setting goals 
A) career opportunities 
B) recognition 
C) company reputation 
D) setting goals

Question 9

The most common reason that an expatriate fails at an international assignment is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) incompetence 
B) technical demands 
C) inability of spouse to adjust 
D) language difficulties 
A) incompetence 
B) technical demands 
C) inability of spouse to adjust 
D) language difficulties

Question 10

Explain what a virtual team is. What are some challenges virtual teams face and how can they be dealt with?

Accepted Answer

Virtual teams are groups of geographical

A global HR system should integrate global tools, such as online recruitment systems, with local methods.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary expense groups used in the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay?

Which of the following is most likely NOT covered by kidnapping and ransom insurance policies?

Before departing for an overseas assignment, an employee would most likely benefit from ________ training.

With a geocentric staffing policy, a firm is most likely able to ________.

In a polycentric corporation, the prevailing belief is that home country attitudes, management style, knowledge, and managers are superior to anything the host country might offer.

What are the top drivers of employee engagement around the globe?

The most common reason that an expatriate fails at an international assignment is ________.

Explain what a virtual team is. What are some challenges virtual teams face and how can they be dealt with?

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

A global HR system should integrate global tools, such as online recruitment systems, with local methods.

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary expense groups used in the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay?

Which of the following is most likely NOT covered by kidnapping and ransom insurance policies?

Before departing for an overseas assignment, an employee would most likely benefit from ________ training.

With a geocentric staffing policy, a firm is most likely able to ________.

In a polycentric corporation, the prevailing belief is that home country attitudes, management style, knowledge, and managers are superior to anything the host country might offer.

What are the top drivers of employee engagement around the globe?

The most common reason that an expatriate fails at an international assignment is ________.

Explain what a virtual team is. What are some challenges virtual teams face and how can they be dealt with?

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

Filters