Question 1

Which of the following terms refers to paying a portion of an expatriate's salary in home-country currency and a portion in local currency?

Accepted Answer

A)  balance sheet approach 
B)  split pay approach 
C)  hardship premium 
D)  foreign-service premium 
E)  tax equalization 
A)  balance sheet approach 
B)  split pay approach 
C)  hardship premium 
D)  foreign-service premium 
E)  tax equalization B

Question 2

The most expensive approach to staffing is the polycentric staffing model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

________ are noncitizens of the countries in which they are working.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expatriates 
B)  Third-country nationals 
C)  Home-country nationals 
D)  Locals 
E)  Multi-nationals 
A)  Expatriates 
B)  Third-country nationals 
C)  Home-country nationals 
D)  Locals 
E)  Multi-nationals A

Question 4

Which of the following is recommended to firms to ensure that local managers find a global HR system acceptable?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide online training 
B)  ignore cultural differences 
C)  establish a chain of command 
D)  develop a strong corporate culture 
E)  understand the laws of the home country 
A)  provide online training 
B)  ignore cultural differences 
C)  establish a chain of command 
D)  develop a strong corporate culture 
E)  understand the laws of the home country

Question 5

What are some reasons for firms bringing expatriates home early? How can firms ease the transition during repatriation?

Accepted Answer

New expatriate postings are not only dow

Question 6

U.S.employers are required to attempt recruiting U.S.workers before filing requests to fill positions with foreign workers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Treating locals as equal partners when developing a global HR system will minimize resistance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

________ are formal,employee-elected groups of worker representatives that meet monthly with managers to discuss topics affecting the employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bargaining units 
B)  Work councils 
C)  Mediation groups 
D)  Employee boards 
E)  Advisory boards 
A)  Bargaining units 
B)  Work councils 
C)  Mediation groups 
D)  Employee boards 
E)  Advisory boards

Question 9

Varying departure and arrival times when working in a foreign country can minimize a business traveler's chances of becoming a crime victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay.

Accepted Answer

This method seeks to equalize purchasing

Question 12

For most firms,which of the following is the most important selection criteria when selecting employees for international assignments?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptability 
B)  personality 
C)  technical competence 
D)  spousal willingness 
E)  language capabilities 
A)  adaptability 
B)  personality 
C)  technical competence 
D)  spousal willingness 
E)  language capabilities

Question 13

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following qualities is most closely linked to an employee's success on an international work assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  technical skills 
B)  responsibility 
C)  intelligence 
D)  flexibility 
E)  alertness 
A)  technical skills 
B)  responsibility 
C)  intelligence 
D)  flexibility 
E)  alertness

Question 15

In January 2009,Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer.Since then,Wal-Mart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store.Wal-Mart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next five years.Wal-Mart'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,supports the argument that locals should be hired to fill management positions in Chile?

Accepted Answer

A)  People from Chile accept the idea that power is unequally distributed in society. 
B)  Chile has a high percentage of younger workers with college degrees. 
C)  Managers in Chile are expected to keep their distance from subordinates. 
D)  Chile has experienced an increase in foreign direct investment over the last five years. 
E)  Chileans expect managers and subordinates to interact in a formal manner. 
A)  People from Chile accept the idea that power is unequally distributed in society. 
B)  Chile has a high percentage of younger workers with college degrees. 
C)  Managers in Chile are expected to keep their distance from subordinates. 
D)  Chile has experienced an increase in foreign direct investment over the last five years. 
E)  Chileans expect managers and subordinates to interact in a formal manner.

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to governmental actions that may adversely affect the long-term value of a firm?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural dynamics 
B)  political risks 
C)  power distance 
D)  legislative ideals 
E)  codetermination 
A)  cultural dynamics 
B)  political risks 
C)  power distance 
D)  legislative ideals 
E)  codetermination

Question 17

________ refers to bringing a manager back home after a foreign assignment has been completed.

Accepted Answer

A)  expatriation 
B)  repatriation 
C)  culture shock 
D)  mediation 
E)  job rotation 
A)  expatriation 
B)  repatriation 
C)  culture shock 
D)  mediation 
E)  job rotation

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the European Union?

Accepted Answer

A)  EU employers must provide employees with written terms of their employment. 
B)  EU employers must provide two weeks' notice when dismissing employees. 
C)  The EU workweek is 40 hours, but most EU countries set 30 hour work weeks. 
D)  Each EU country pays workers the same minimum hourly wage. 
E)  Workers in the EU must live and work in their home country. 
A)  EU employers must provide employees with written terms of their employment. 
B)  EU employers must provide two weeks' notice when dismissing employees. 
C)  The EU workweek is 40 hours, but most EU countries set 30 hour work weeks. 
D)  Each EU country pays workers the same minimum hourly wage. 
E)  Workers in the EU must live and work in their home country.

Question 20

As in the U.S.,collective bargaining in Western Europe typically occurs at the plant level rather than at the industry level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following terms refers to paying a portion of an expatriate's salary in home-country currency and a portion in local currency?

The most expensive approach to staffing is the polycentric staffing model.

________ are noncitizens of the countries in which they are working.

Which of the following is recommended to firms to ensure that local managers find a global HR system acceptable?

What are some reasons for firms bringing expatriates home early? How can firms ease the transition during repatriation?

U.S.employers are required to attempt recruiting U.S.workers before filing requests to fill positions with foreign workers.

Treating locals as equal partners when developing a global HR system will minimize resistance.

________ are formal,employee-elected groups of worker representatives that meet monthly with managers to discuss topics affecting the employees.

Varying departure and arrival times when working in a foreign country can minimize a business traveler's chances of becoming a crime victim.

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

Explain the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay.

For most firms,which of the following is the most important selection criteria when selecting employees for international assignments?

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

Which of the following qualities is most closely linked to an employee's success on an international work assignment?

Which of the following terms refers to governmental actions that may adversely affect the long-term value of a firm?

________ refers to bringing a manager back home after a foreign assignment has been completed.

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

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the European Union?

As in the U.S.,collective bargaining in Western Europe typically occurs at the plant level rather than at the industry level.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

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Exam 17: Managing Global Human Resources

Which of the following terms refers to paying a portion of an expatriate's salary in home-country currency and a portion in local currency?

The most expensive approach to staffing is the polycentric staffing model.

________ are noncitizens of the countries in which they are working.

Which of the following is recommended to firms to ensure that local managers find a global HR system acceptable?

What are some reasons for firms bringing expatriates home early? How can firms ease the transition during repatriation?

U.S.employers are required to attempt recruiting U.S.workers before filing requests to fill positions with foreign workers.

Treating locals as equal partners when developing a global HR system will minimize resistance.

________ are formal,employee-elected groups of worker representatives that meet monthly with managers to discuss topics affecting the employees.

Varying departure and arrival times when working in a foreign country can minimize a business traveler's chances of becoming a crime victim.

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

Explain the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay.

For most firms,which of the following is the most important selection criteria when selecting employees for international assignments?

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

Which of the following qualities is most closely linked to an employee's success on an international work assignment?

Which of the following terms refers to governmental actions that may adversely affect the long-term value of a firm?

________ refers to bringing a manager back home after a foreign assignment has been completed.

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

Which of the following is a true statement regarding the European Union?

As in the U.S.,collective bargaining in Western Europe typically occurs at the plant level rather than at the industry level.

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

The Manager's Role in Strategic Human Resource Management

Job Analysis

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Coaching, Careers, and Talent Management

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics, Justice, and Fair Treatment in HR Management

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters