Exam 15: Managing Human Resources Globally

In the context of the effects of culture on training design,trainers are expected to be authoritarian and controlling of session in cultures low in power distance.

Companies usually prefer hiring parent-country nationals for filling positions in host-countries.

The balance sheet approach for determining expatriate compensation adjusts a manager's compensation so that it equals the host country's standard of living,further ensuring assimilation into the local culture.

The host country is the country in which the organization's headquarters is located.

According to Hofstede's dimensions of culture,_____ refers to a strong cultural preference for structured situations.

The most important influence on international HRM is the economic system of the country in which a facility is located.

Explain Hofstede's dimensions of culture.

In cultures high in _____,people think of themselves mainly as group members.

In the context of Hofstede's dimensions of culture,which of the following is a characteristic of cultures with a long-term orientation?

According to Hofstede's dimensions of culture,_____ defines the amount of inequality that is normal.

Describe the terms parent country,parent-country national,host country,host-country national,third country,and third-country national.Give examples of each.

Employees from cultures high in uncertainty avoidance expect a training session where:

Discuss how economic systems impact HRM in international markets.

According to expatriates,the most important qualities for an international assignment are,in order of importance:

An organization that builds facilities in a number of different countries in an effort to minimize production and distribution costs is a(n):

In countries with low uncertainty avoidance,people seem to take each day as it comes.

According to Hofstede's dimensions of culture,which of the following is true of cultures with a short-term orientation?

By far the most important influence on international HRM is the _____ of the country in which a facility is located.

Expanding opportunities in fast-developing nations such as China and India has limited the ability of organizations to tap into the immigrant workforce.

Canada,Mexico,and the United States have encouraged trade among themselves with the: