Question 1

As companies begin to operate in multiple markets, HR managers should be concerned with complying with only home-country legal requirements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures with low _________ will not spend as much societal effort to protect their citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) long-term orientation 
B) power-distance 
C) individualism 
D) collectivism 
E) uncertainty avoidance 
A) long-term orientation 
B) power-distance 
C) individualism 
D) collectivism 
E) uncertainty avoidance

Question 3

_____ is a common method to manage expatriate compensation in which the organization continues to pay the individual at a rate equivalent to their home country salary.

Accepted Answer

A) Split-pay approach 
B) Localization approach 
C) Balance sheet approach 
D) Negotiation approach 
E) Equalization approach 
A) Split-pay approach 
B) Localization approach 
C) Balance sheet approach 
D) Negotiation approach 
E) Equalization approach

Question 4

What is the purpose of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Accepted Answer

Bar US-based or US-l

Question 5

Most country cultures mesh well with individual incentive programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures high on________ value relationships with others, interaction over winning, quality of life, and concern for others.

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 7

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 assertiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

_______ are people who happen to have a skill set needed in an international assignment but who are not citizens of either the home or host country.

Accepted Answer

A) Parent- (home-) country nationals 
B) Third-country nationals 
C) Host-country nationals 
D) Domestic nationals 
E) Double nationals 
A) Parent- (home-) country nationals 
B) Third-country nationals 
C) Host-country nationals 
D) Domestic nationals 
E) Double nationals

Question 9

According to the _________ Act, U.S.-based or U.S.-listed companies cannot bribe foreign officials in exchange for business.

Accepted Answer

A) Foreign Corrupt Practices 
B) Expatriate 
C) Homeland Security 
D) Civil Rights 
E) Family Medical Leave 
A) Foreign Corrupt Practices 
B) Expatriate 
C) Homeland Security 
D) Civil Rights 
E) Family Medical Leave

Question 10

Which of the following is an advantage of parent-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) Less expensive than moving someone to the country 
E) Better understanding of local business laws, culture, and customs 
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) Less expensive than moving someone to the country 
E) Better understanding of local business laws, culture, and customs

Question 11

Parochialism means one has the ability to recognize individual differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Acme Global is sending Emma on a two-month expatriate assignment.Emma will receive one check to cover her pay for the entire assignment.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 13

Cultures with a long-term orientation value:

Accepted Answer

A) value saving 
B) thrift 
C) All options are correct 
D) future goals 
E) individual achievement 
A) value saving 
B) thrift 
C) All options are correct 
D) future goals 
E) individual achievement

Question 14

The honeymoon and adaptation phase of culture shock are essentially the same phase except at different ends of the process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The primary purpose of __________ is to open trade for the benefit of all.

Accepted Answer

A) trade blocs 
B) the global village 
C) the World Trade Organization 
D) offshoring 
E) outsourcing 
A) trade blocs 
B) the global village 
C) the World Trade Organization 
D) offshoring 
E) outsourcing

Question 16

Neal's organization provides more paid vacation time than most organizations to allow employees to enjoy life outside work and maintain good relationships with friends and family members.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Neal's organization.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) nurturing 
C) societal collectivism 
D) uncertainty avoidance 
E) individualism 
A) assertiveness 
B) nurturing 
C) societal collectivism 
D) uncertainty avoidance 
E) individualism

Question 17

During the _____ phase of culture shock, expatriates begin to ask "why can't they do things the same way as they are done at home?"

Accepted Answer

A) honeymoon 
B) adaptation 
C) culture shock 
D) depression or hostility 
E) exploration 
A) honeymoon 
B) adaptation 
C) culture shock 
D) depression or hostility 
E) exploration

Question 18

Major HR laws tend to be in the areas of:

Accepted Answer

A) labor relations, compensation, benefits. 
B) staffing, labor relations, disciplinary action/termination. 
C) staffing, labor relations, compensation. 
D) labor relations, compensation, disciplinary action/termination. 
E) None of the above 
A) labor relations, compensation, benefits. 
B) staffing, labor relations, disciplinary action/termination. 
C) staffing, labor relations, compensation. 
D) labor relations, compensation, disciplinary action/termination. 
E) None of the above

Question 19

During the _____ phase of culture shock, everything is interesting and new.Expatriates feel like they are on an adventure.

Accepted Answer

A) honeymoon 
B) adaptation 
C) culture shock 
D) exploration 
E) depression or hostility 
A) honeymoon 
B) adaptation 
C) culture shock 
D) exploration 
E) depression or hostility

Question 20

__________is the process of shuttering operations in other countries and bringing work back to the home country.

Accepted Answer

A) Onshoring 
B) Trade blocs 
C) Expatriate 
D) Outsourcing 
E) Parochialism 
A) Onshoring 
B) Trade blocs 
C) Expatriate 
D) Outsourcing 
E) Parochialism

As companies begin to operate in multiple markets, HR managers should be concerned with complying with only home-country legal requirements.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures with low _________ will not spend as much societal effort to protect their citizens.

_____ is a common method to manage expatriate compensation in which the organization continues to pay the individual at a rate equivalent to their home country salary.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Most country cultures mesh well with individual incentive programs.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures high on________ value relationships with others, interaction over winning, quality of life, and concern for others.

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 assertiveness.

_______ are people who happen to have a skill set needed in an international assignment but who are not citizens of either the home or host country.

According to the _________ Act, U.S.-based or U.S.-listed companies cannot bribe foreign officials in exchange for business.

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

Parochialism means one has the ability to recognize individual differences.

Acme Global is sending Emma on a two-month expatriate assignment.Emma will receive one check to cover her pay for the entire assignment.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Cultures with a long-term orientation value:

The honeymoon and adaptation phase of culture shock are essentially the same phase except at different ends of the process.

The primary purpose of __________ is to open trade for the benefit of all.

Neal's organization provides more paid vacation time than most organizations to allow employees to enjoy life outside work and maintain good relationships with friends and family members.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Neal's organization.

During the _____ phase of culture shock, expatriates begin to ask "why can't they do things the same way as they are done at home?"

Major HR laws tend to be in the areas of:

During the _____ phase of culture shock, everything is interesting and new.Expatriates feel like they are on an adventure.

__________is the process of shuttering operations in other countries and bringing work back to the home country.

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

As companies begin to operate in multiple markets, HR managers should be concerned with complying with only home-country legal requirements.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures with low _________ will not spend as much societal effort to protect their citizens.

_____ is a common method to manage expatriate compensation in which the organization continues to pay the individual at a rate equivalent to their home country salary.

What is the purpose of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Most country cultures mesh well with individual incentive programs.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures high on________ value relationships with others, interaction over winning, quality of life, and concern for others.

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 assertiveness.

_______ are people who happen to have a skill set needed in an international assignment but who are not citizens of either the home or host country.

According to the _________ Act, U.S.-based or U.S.-listed companies cannot bribe foreign officials in exchange for business.

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

Parochialism means one has the ability to recognize individual differences.

Acme Global is sending Emma on a two-month expatriate assignment.Emma will receive one check to cover her pay for the entire assignment.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Cultures with a long-term orientation value:

The honeymoon and adaptation phase of culture shock are essentially the same phase except at different ends of the process.

The primary purpose of __________ is to open trade for the benefit of all.

Neal's organization provides more paid vacation time than most organizations to allow employees to enjoy life outside work and maintain good relationships with friends and family members.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Neal's organization.

During the _____ phase of culture shock, expatriates begin to ask "why can't they do things the same way as they are done at home?"

Major HR laws tend to be in the areas of:

During the _____ phase of culture shock, everything is interesting and new.Expatriates feel like they are on an adventure.

__________is the process of shuttering operations in other countries and bringing work back to the home country.

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

Filters