Question 1

Companies prefer expatriates without previous international experience in order to help their employees learn more about the company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Laura accepted a temporary expatriate assignment.Since she will be keeping her apartment in her home country and getting a temporary apartment in her host country,she asked to be paid partly in her home-country currency and partly in her host-country currency.Laura is requesting the ________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

In what ways do international operations require major functions of HRM to be restructured? Discuss the following functions: staffing,training,employee and labor relations,compensation.

Accepted Answer

International operations require major f

Question 4

Acme Global encourages managers to put employees into teams whenever appropriate.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Acme Global.

Accepted Answer

A) societal collectivism 
B) in-group collectivism 
C) power distance 
D) uncertainty avoidance 
A) societal collectivism 
B) in-group collectivism 
C) power distance 
D) uncertainty avoidance

Question 5

What are the five dimensions of Hofstede's Model of National Culture?

Accepted Answer

power distance,indiv

Question 6

All of the following are expatriate issues except:

Accepted Answer

A) report structure - who will the employees report to in both the host country and at home? 
B) Former coworkers - what will the coworkers in the home country think of the expatriate? 
C) Performance management process - will host or home country managers compete the performance appraisal and manage the employee's performance during the assignment? 
D) Repatriation - what assistance will be provided upon completion of the assignment? 
A) report structure - who will the employees report to in both the host country and at home? 
B) Former coworkers - what will the coworkers in the home country think of the expatriate? 
C) Performance management process - will host or home country managers compete the performance appraisal and manage the employee's performance during the assignment? 
D) Repatriation - what assistance will be provided upon completion of the assignment?

Question 7

During Kelly's expatriate assignment,she was paid half in US dollars and half in Yen.This is an example of a balance sheet approach

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Based on an employee survey from five countries,outliving retirement money was one of the top three worker concerns.Which of the following is not a reason for this conclusion?

Accepted Answer

A) Employees want to provide an income for loved ones after their passing. 
B) People are living longer today than ever before 
C) In most countries,the population is planning on retiring at an earlier age than has historically been the case. 
D) All of these answers are correct. 
A) Employees want to provide an income for loved ones after their passing. 
B) People are living longer today than ever before 
C) In most countries,the population is planning on retiring at an earlier age than has historically been the case. 
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 9

Amanda's organization seems to have rules for everything.The policy manual and employee handbook are very long and specific about what employees can and cannot do.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Amanda's organization.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Compensating your global workforce includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Many of the lesser-developed economies,such as the BRIC economies,are now developing at a rapid rate,and have become sources of talented knowledge workers,where ten years ago they were importing skilled talent to these countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Acme Global has five factories.Three in the United States,one in Germany,and one in India.Each factory is a separate independent business facility owned by Acme Global.It appears Acme Global is in the ________ stage of corporate globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) domestic 
B) international 
C) multinational 
D) transnational 
A) domestic 
B) international 
C) multinational 
D) transnational

Question 13

In what areas does HRM need to adapt in relation to legal compliance as companies become multinational or transnational?

Accepted Answer

staffing,labor relat

Question 14

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 and other KSAOs developed during the assignment. 
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. 
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 and other KSAOs developed during the assignment. 
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.

Question 15

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

Question 16

Whenever Abigail asks her manager how to do a task,her manager responds that Abigail should perform the task as she see fits.There are no guidelines for most tasks and Abigail learns about the job as she works.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is low at Abigail's organization.

Accepted Answer

A) societal collectivism 
B) uncertainty avoidance 
C) gender differences 
D) in-group collectivism 
A) societal collectivism 
B) uncertainty avoidance 
C) gender differences 
D) in-group collectivism

Question 17

Where housing options are unreasonable expensive for expatriates,companies may provide company housing or have contracts with local firms that will house employees for a set fee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Eric's company is considering moving into a new country.Before they can do so,Eric must look into factors that may affect the benefits of the new location.Which of the following would not affect the new benefits program?

Accepted Answer

A) Living conditions 
B) Government laws 
C) Healthcare 
D) Average retirement age 
A) Living conditions 
B) Government laws 
C) Healthcare 
D) Average retirement age

Question 19

You are an American citizen working in America for a German company.You are an example of a third country national.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Stephanie opens a bakery that serves her home town.Her company would be considered

Accepted Answer

A) multinational 
B) international 
C) domestic 
D) transnational 
A) multinational 
B) international 
C) domestic 
D) transnational

Companies prefer expatriates without previous international experience in order to help their employees learn more about the company.

In what ways do international operations require major functions of HRM to be restructured? Discuss the following functions: staffing,training,employee and labor relations,compensation.

Acme Global encourages managers to put employees into teams whenever appropriate.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Acme Global.

What are the five dimensions of Hofstede's Model of National Culture?

All of the following are expatriate issues except:

During Kelly's expatriate assignment,she was paid half in US dollars and half in Yen.This is an example of a balance sheet approach

Based on an employee survey from five countries,outliving retirement money was one of the top three worker concerns.Which of the following is not a reason for this conclusion?

Amanda's organization seems to have rules for everything.The policy manual and employee handbook are very long and specific about what employees can and cannot do.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Amanda's organization.

Compensating your global workforce includes all of the following except:

Many of the lesser-developed economies,such as the BRIC economies,are now developing at a rapid rate,and have become sources of talented knowledge workers,where ten years ago they were importing skilled talent to these countries.

Acme Global has five factories.Three in the United States,one in Germany,and one in India.Each factory is a separate independent business facility owned by Acme Global.It appears Acme Global is in the ________ stage of corporate globalization.

In what areas does HRM need to adapt in relation to legal compliance as companies become multinational or transnational?

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

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.

Whenever Abigail asks her manager how to do a task,her manager responds that Abigail should perform the task as she see fits.There are no guidelines for most tasks and Abigail learns about the job as she works.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is low at Abigail's organization.

Where housing options are unreasonable expensive for expatriates,companies may provide company housing or have contracts with local firms that will house employees for a set fee.

Eric's company is considering moving into a new country.Before they can do so,Eric must look into factors that may affect the benefits of the new location.Which of the following would not affect the new benefits program?

You are an American citizen working in America for a German company.You are an example of a third country national.

Stephanie opens a bakery that serves her home town.Her company would be considered

The New Human Resource Management Process

Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment and Diversity Management

Matching Employees With Jobs

Recruiting Job Candidates

Selecting New Employees

Training, learning, Talent Management and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Rights and Employee Development

Employee and Labor Relations

Compensation Management

Incentive Pay

Employee Benefits

Workplace Safety, Health, and Security

Organizational Ethics, sustainability and Social Responsibility

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Exam 16: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers

Companies prefer expatriates without previous international experience in order to help their employees learn more about the company.

In what ways do international operations require major functions of HRM to be restructured? Discuss the following functions: staffing,training,employee and labor relations,compensation.

Acme Global encourages managers to put employees into teams whenever appropriate.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Acme Global.

What are the five dimensions of Hofstede's Model of National Culture?

All of the following are expatriate issues except:

During Kelly's expatriate assignment,she was paid half in US dollars and half in Yen.This is an example of a balance sheet approach

Based on an employee survey from five countries,outliving retirement money was one of the top three worker concerns.Which of the following is not a reason for this conclusion?

Amanda's organization seems to have rules for everything.The policy manual and employee handbook are very long and specific about what employees can and cannot do.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Amanda's organization.

Compensating your global workforce includes all of the following except:

Many of the lesser-developed economies,such as the BRIC economies,are now developing at a rapid rate,and have become sources of talented knowledge workers,where ten years ago they were importing skilled talent to these countries.

Acme Global has five factories.Three in the United States,one in Germany,and one in India.Each factory is a separate independent business facility owned by Acme Global.It appears Acme Global is in the ________ stage of corporate globalization.

In what areas does HRM need to adapt in relation to legal compliance as companies become multinational or transnational?

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

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.

Whenever Abigail asks her manager how to do a task,her manager responds that Abigail should perform the task as she see fits.There are no guidelines for most tasks and Abigail learns about the job as she works.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is low at Abigail's organization.

Where housing options are unreasonable expensive for expatriates,companies may provide company housing or have contracts with local firms that will house employees for a set fee.

Eric's company is considering moving into a new country.Before they can do so,Eric must look into factors that may affect the benefits of the new location.Which of the following would not affect the new benefits program?

You are an American citizen working in America for a German company.You are an example of a third country national.

Stephanie opens a bakery that serves her home town.Her company would be considered

The New Human Resource Management Process

Strategy-Driven Human Resource Management

The Legal Environment and Diversity Management

Matching Employees With Jobs

Recruiting Job Candidates

Selecting New Employees

Training, learning, Talent Management and Development

Performance Management and Appraisal

Rights and Employee Development

Employee and Labor Relations

Compensation Management

Incentive Pay

Employee Benefits

Workplace Safety, Health, and Security

Organizational Ethics, sustainability and Social Responsibility

Filters