Question 1

In Germany,employees have the legal right to a voice in setting company policies.This is called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  codetermination 
B)  employment at will 
C)  internal coordination 
D)  gainsharing 
A)  codetermination 
B)  employment at will 
C)  internal coordination 
D)  gainsharing

Question 2

Firms using a geocentric staffing model will seek the best people for key jobs throughout the organization,regardless of nationality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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 5

Legally mandated holidays range from five weeks each year in Luxembourg to none in Great Britain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a true statement regarding expatriates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most expatriates require at least one year of psychological help after returning home. 
B)  Most expatriates avoid traveling abroad after returning to their home country. 
C)  Most expatriates and their families prefer open-ended work assignments. 
D)  Most expatriates quit within three years of returning home. 
A)  Most expatriates require at least one year of psychological help after returning home. 
B)  Most expatriates avoid traveling abroad after returning to their home country. 
C)  Most expatriates and their families prefer open-ended work assignments. 
D)  Most expatriates quit within three years of returning home.

Question 7

Over the last decade,the majority of U.S.firms have been steadily increasing the size of their expatriate workforces because of the economic recession in America.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of a global mind-set?

Accepted Answer

A)  psychological capital 
B)  intellectual capital 
C)  language capital 
D)  social capital 
A)  psychological capital 
B)  intellectual capital 
C)  language capital 
D)  social capital

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary expense groups used in the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay?

Accepted Answer

A)  taxes 
B)  housing 
C)  disposable income 
D)  discretionary expenses 
A)  taxes 
B)  housing 
C)  disposable income 
D)  discretionary expenses

Question 11

What staffing options do multinational firms have when filling positions in foreign subsidiaries?

Accepted Answer

Multinational companies employ several t

Question 12

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely NOT covered by kidnapping and ransom insurance policies?

Accepted Answer

A)  abductions 
B)  ransoms 
C)  crisis teams 
D)  weapons 
A)  abductions 
B)  ransoms 
C)  crisis teams 
D)  weapons

Question 14

________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

In many European countries,________ replace the union-based worker-management mediations typical in the U.S.

Accepted Answer

A)  HR managers 
B)  corporate attorneys 
C)  work councils 
D)  bargaining units 
A)  HR managers 
B)  corporate attorneys 
C)  work councils 
D)  bargaining units

Question 16

In a polycentric corporation,the prevailing belief is that home country attitudes,management style,knowledge,and managers are superior to anything the host country might offer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most effective global HR systems implement identical strategies,practices,and methods in every location to ensure consistency throughout the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Being childless makes it easier for spouses to adjust to living overseas because of less stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What type of special training is recommended for employees as they prepare for international assignments?

Accepted Answer

The four-step training approach recommen

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to citizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters?

Accepted Answer

A)  expatriates 
B)  third-country nationals 
C)  home-country nationals 
D)  locals 
A)  expatriates 
B)  third-country nationals 
C)  home-country nationals 
D)  locals

In Germany,employees have the legal right to a voice in setting company policies.This is called ________.

Firms using a geocentric staffing model will seek the best people for key jobs throughout the organization,regardless of nationality.

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

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

Legally mandated holidays range from five weeks each year in Luxembourg to none in Great Britain.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding expatriates?

Over the last decade,the majority of U.S.firms have been steadily increasing the size of their expatriate workforces because of the economic recession in America.

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

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of a global mind-set?

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary expense groups used in the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay?

What staffing options do multinational firms have when filling positions in foreign subsidiaries?

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

Which of the following is most likely NOT covered by kidnapping and ransom insurance policies?

________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.

In many European countries,________ replace the union-based worker-management mediations typical in the U.S.

In a polycentric corporation,the prevailing belief is that home country attitudes,management style,knowledge,and managers are superior to anything the host country might offer.

The most effective global HR systems implement identical strategies,practices,and methods in every location to ensure consistency throughout the organization.

Being childless makes it easier for spouses to adjust to living overseas because of less stress.

What type of special training is recommended for employees as they prepare for international assignments?

Which of the following terms refers to citizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

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

In Germany,employees have the legal right to a voice in setting company policies.This is called ________.

Firms using a geocentric staffing model will seek the best people for key jobs throughout the organization,regardless of nationality.

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

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

Legally mandated holidays range from five weeks each year in Luxembourg to none in Great Britain.

Which of the following is a true statement regarding expatriates?

Over the last decade,the majority of U.S.firms have been steadily increasing the size of their expatriate workforces because of the economic recession in America.

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

Which of the following is NOT one of the main components of a global mind-set?

Which of the following is NOT one of the primary expense groups used in the balance sheet approach to formulating expatriate pay?

What staffing options do multinational firms have when filling positions in foreign subsidiaries?

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

Which of the following is most likely NOT covered by kidnapping and ransom insurance policies?

________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.

In many European countries,________ replace the union-based worker-management mediations typical in the U.S.

In a polycentric corporation,the prevailing belief is that home country attitudes,management style,knowledge,and managers are superior to anything the host country might offer.

The most effective global HR systems implement identical strategies,practices,and methods in every location to ensure consistency throughout the organization.

Being childless makes it easier for spouses to adjust to living overseas because of less stress.

What type of special training is recommended for employees as they prepare for international assignments?

Which of the following terms refers to citizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters?

Introduction to Human Resource Management

Equal Opportunity and the Law

Human Resource Management Strategy and Analysis

Job Analysis and the Talent Management Process

Personnel Planning and Recruiting

Employee Testing and Selection

Interviewing Candidates

Training and Developing Employees

Performance Management and Appraisal

Employee Retention, Engagement, and Careers

Establishing Strategic Pay Plans

Pay for Performance and Financial Incentives

Benefits and Services

Ethics and Employee Rights and Discipline

Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining

Employee Safety and Health

Managing Human Resources in Entrepreneurial Firms

Filters