Question 1

What percentage of international assignments fail mainly due to the inability to adapt to cultural differences?

Accepted Answer

A) 75 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 33 percent 
D) 10 percent 
E) 22 percent 
A) 75 percent 
B) 50 percent 
C) 33 percent 
D) 10 percent 
E) 22 percent

Question 2

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, the saying "The best things in life are free" indicates a culture high on the dimension of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) power-distance 
C) individualism 
D) collectivism 
E) nurturing 
A) assertiveness 
B) power-distance 
C) individualism 
D) collectivism 
E) nurturing

Question 3

At Craig's organization, sales people receive their commissions immediately after a sale closes.The manager keeps a large amount of cash on hand and pays the commissions as soon as the customer leaves the store.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Craig's organization.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) short-term orientation 
C) societal collectivism 
D) power-distance 
E) individualism 
A) assertiveness 
B) short-term orientation 
C) societal collectivism 
D) power-distance 
E) individualism

Question 4

Acme Global is sending Sofia on an expatriate assignment.Sofia will receive all of her pay in the host country currency.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) balance sheet 
B) split-pay 
C) lump sum 
D) localization 
E) equalization 
A) balance sheet 
B) split-pay 
C) lump sum 
D) localization 
E) equalization

Question 5

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, the saying "He who dies with the most toys wins" indicates a culture high on the dimension of assertiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The purpose of the World Trade Organization is to open trade for the benefit of all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Discuss the concept of outsourcing.Address the alternatives of offshoring and onshoring.

Accepted Answer

Outsourcing is the practice of hiring an

Question 8

Which of the following is an advantage of host-country nationals?

Accepted Answer

A) Loyalty to the country may outweigh loyalty to the company 
B) May be more advantageous than parent-country managers due to similar culture and/or language with host 
C) Compensation is generally easier, based on local pay scale 
D) More effective communication with parent-country management 
E) All the choices are correct 
A) Loyalty to the country may outweigh loyalty to the company 
B) May be more advantageous than parent-country managers due to similar culture and/or language with host 
C) Compensation is generally easier, based on local pay scale 
D) More effective communication with parent-country management 
E) All the choices are correct

Question 9

Putting employees from two differing cultures together to accomplish a task is likely to fail unless they are given cultural training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Describe the options for compensating expatriate workers.

Accepted Answer

Balance sheet, split

Question 11

Onshoring is the process of shuttering operations in other countries and bringing work back to the home country to increase employment there.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Compensating your global workforce includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) pay 
B) incentives 
C) promotions 
D) benefits 
E) equalization 
A) pay 
B) incentives 
C) promotions 
D) benefits 
E) equalization

Question 13

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, a culture with a(n) _________ values saving, thrift, and persistence in working toward and reaching future goals.

Accepted Answer

A) long-term orientation 
B) power-distance orientation 
C) individualist orientation 
D) short-term orientation 
E) collectivist orientation 
A) long-term orientation 
B) power-distance orientation 
C) individualist orientation 
D) short-term orientation 
E) collectivist orientation

Question 14

When Isabella accepted an expatriate assignment, the organization paid her based on the host-country's norms.This is an example of a localization approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

At John's organization, the annual sales prize is very important.Sales people work hard and compete against one another for the prize.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at John's organization.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) future orientation 
C) power-distance 
D) uncertainty avoidance 
E) individualism 
A) assertiveness 
B) future orientation 
C) power-distance 
D) uncertainty avoidance 
E) individualism

Question 16

Which of the following is an advantage of third-country nationals?

Accepted Answer

A) Minimizes language and culture problems 
B) Allows managers to gain international experience 
C) Compensation is generally easier and is based on local pay scale 
D) May be less expensive than either parent- or host-country managers 
E) All of the choice are correct 
A) Minimizes language and culture problems 
B) Allows managers to gain international experience 
C) Compensation is generally easier and is based on local pay scale 
D) May be less expensive than either parent- or host-country managers 
E) All of the choice are correct

Question 17

Describe the four stages of culture shock.

Accepted Answer

Honeymoon, culture s

Question 18

What are the four stages of culture shock?

Accepted Answer

Honeymoon, culture s

Question 19

Identify and discuss the reasons for increasing business globalization.

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons for the increa

Question 20

Jordan is tasked with developing a repatriation program.She should include which activity as part of the repatriation?

Accepted Answer

A) Re-entry training, including culture training. 
B) All of the options are correct. 
C) Job placement into a position commensurate with the employee's level of expertise. 
D) Show appreciation for the employee's international service and facilitate knowledge transfer with others who may benefit from a better understanding of the host country and its culture. 
E) None of the options are correct 
A) Re-entry training, including culture training. 
B) All of the options are correct. 
C) Job placement into a position commensurate with the employee's level of expertise. 
D) Show appreciation for the employee's international service and facilitate knowledge transfer with others who may benefit from a better understanding of the host country and its culture. 
E) None of the options are correct

What percentage of international assignments fail mainly due to the inability to adapt to cultural differences?

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, the saying "The best things in life are free" indicates a culture high on the dimension of ________.

At Craig's organization, sales people receive their commissions immediately after a sale closes.The manager keeps a large amount of cash on hand and pays the commissions as soon as the customer leaves the store.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Craig's organization.

Acme Global is sending Sofia on an expatriate assignment.Sofia will receive all of her pay in the host country currency.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, the saying "He who dies with the most toys wins" indicates a culture high on the dimension of assertiveness.

The purpose of the World Trade Organization is to open trade for the benefit of all.

Discuss the concept of outsourcing.Address the alternatives of offshoring and onshoring.

Which of the following is an advantage of host-country nationals?

Putting employees from two differing cultures together to accomplish a task is likely to fail unless they are given cultural training.

Describe the options for compensating expatriate workers.

Onshoring is the process of shuttering operations in other countries and bringing work back to the home country to increase employment there.

Compensating your global workforce includes all of the following except:

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, a culture with a(n) _________ values saving, thrift, and persistence in working toward and reaching future goals.

When Isabella accepted an expatriate assignment, the organization paid her based on the host-country's norms.This is an example of a localization approach to expatriate compensation.

At John's organization, the annual sales prize is very important.Sales people work hard and compete against one another for the prize.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at John's organization.

Which of the following is an advantage of third-country nationals?

Describe the four stages of culture shock.

What are the four stages of culture shock?

Identify and discuss the reasons for increasing business globalization.

Jordan is tasked with developing a repatriation program.She should include which activity as part of the repatriation?

The New Human Resource Management Process

Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment and Diversity Management

Matching Employees and Jobs

Recruiting Job Candidates

Selecting New Employees

Training, Learning, Talent Management, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Rights and Labor Relations

Compensation Management

Employee Incentives and Benefits

Protecting and Expanding Organizational Reach

Organizational Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

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Exam 14: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers

What percentage of international assignments fail mainly due to the inability to adapt to cultural differences?

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, the saying "The best things in life are free" indicates a culture high on the dimension of ________.

At Craig's organization, sales people receive their commissions immediately after a sale closes.The manager keeps a large amount of cash on hand and pays the commissions as soon as the customer leaves the store.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Craig's organization.

Acme Global is sending Sofia on an expatriate assignment.Sofia will receive all of her pay in the host country currency.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, the saying "He who dies with the most toys wins" indicates a culture high on the dimension of assertiveness.

The purpose of the World Trade Organization is to open trade for the benefit of all.

Discuss the concept of outsourcing.Address the alternatives of offshoring and onshoring.

Which of the following is an advantage of host-country nationals?

Putting employees from two differing cultures together to accomplish a task is likely to fail unless they are given cultural training.

Describe the options for compensating expatriate workers.

Onshoring is the process of shuttering operations in other countries and bringing work back to the home country to increase employment there.

Compensating your global workforce includes all of the following except:

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, a culture with a(n) _________ values saving, thrift, and persistence in working toward and reaching future goals.

When Isabella accepted an expatriate assignment, the organization paid her based on the host-country's norms.This is an example of a localization approach to expatriate compensation.

At John's organization, the annual sales prize is very important.Sales people work hard and compete against one another for the prize.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at John's organization.

Which of the following is an advantage of third-country nationals?

Describe the four stages of culture shock.

What are the four stages of culture shock?

Identify and discuss the reasons for increasing business globalization.

Jordan is tasked with developing a repatriation program.She should include which activity as part of the repatriation?

The New Human Resource Management Process

Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment and Diversity Management

Matching Employees and Jobs

Recruiting Job Candidates

Selecting New Employees

Training, Learning, Talent Management, and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Rights and Labor Relations

Compensation Management

Employee Incentives and Benefits

Protecting and Expanding Organizational Reach

Organizational Ethics, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

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