Question 1

An exchange rate advantage is not a factor in considering a merger and acquisition strategy in a given country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

M&A conceptual tool which converts resources into valuable goods and services is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Processes 
C)  resources 
D)  experience 
A)  Values 
B)  Processes 
C)  resources 
D)  experience

Question 3

Performance related pay is more popular in Germany than the USA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are the four phases of M&A and what happens at each phase?

Accepted Answer

Premerger phase: screening alternative p

Question 5

HR activities can become a significant drain on managerial time and resources in an international small to medium enterprise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The strongest HR involvement takes place in the first two phases of the merger and acquisition phases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the largest merges in history was between:

Accepted Answer

A)  IBM and Wang 
B)  Chrysler and Daimler Benz 
C)  Ford and Jaguar 
D)  Lincoln and Ford 
A)  IBM and Wang 
B)  Chrysler and Daimler Benz 
C)  Ford and Jaguar 
D)  Lincoln and Ford

Question 8

In the USA more than 80 per cent of total employment is with organizations with less than 20 employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Typical HR problems arising in cross border M&A involve all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lose up to 20% of its executives 
B)  Personnel issues are neglected 
C)  Failure due to not producing intended results 
D)  Insufficient capital 
A)  Lose up to 20% of its executives 
B)  Personnel issues are neglected 
C)  Failure due to not producing intended results 
D)  Insufficient capital

Question 10

Why would a company enter into an international joint venture?

Accepted Answer

An international joint venture provides

Question 11

In an acquisition a new company is formed with a new identity and operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Advising management on dealing with people issues normally occur in which M&A phase?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre M&A 
B)  Due diligence phase 
C)  Integrations planning phase 
D)  Implementation and assessment phase 
A)  Pre M&A 
B)  Due diligence phase 
C)  Integrations planning phase 
D)  Implementation and assessment phase

Question 13

The command of the partners' language is mainly a requirement for Eastern managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identifying and assessing culture issues in an HR activity is the due diligence phase of merger and acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An International joint venture is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  One international company buys another company and combines the operations into a different company 
B)  One international company purchases another company and integrates operations into its company 
C)  Separate international companies in which the headquarters or controlling parent is outside of the country of operations 
D)  Two companies purchasing a third company in order to operate in another country 
A)  One international company buys another company and combines the operations into a different company 
B)  One international company purchases another company and integrates operations into its company 
C)  Separate international companies in which the headquarters or controlling parent is outside of the country of operations 
D)  Two companies purchasing a third company in order to operate in another country

Question 16

Cross-border alliances are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cooperative agreements between two or more firms from a different national background 
B)  Investment in which profits and other responsibilities are assigned 
C)  Agreement between 2 companies to join their operations 
D)  Multinational attempting to integrate its operations across more than one dimension 
A)  Cooperative agreements between two or more firms from a different national background 
B)  Investment in which profits and other responsibilities are assigned 
C)  Agreement between 2 companies to join their operations 
D)  Multinational attempting to integrate its operations across more than one dimension

Question 17

Company relationships are not considered a resource in an HR function in a merger and acquisition strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In small to medium enterprises cross cultural training for expatriates is usually conducted as in-house training seminars.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A characteristic of a non-equity cross border alliance is:

Accepted Answer

A)  One which establishes subsidiaries thru Greenfield investments or acquisitions 
B)  The purchase of shares of an enterprise in a country other than its own 
C)  No other party has to provide financial contribution 
D)  Each party cooperates as a separate legal entity and bears its own liabilities 
A)  One which establishes subsidiaries thru Greenfield investments or acquisitions 
B)  The purchase of shares of an enterprise in a country other than its own 
C)  No other party has to provide financial contribution 
D)  Each party cooperates as a separate legal entity and bears its own liabilities

Question 20

A tangible asset is money and people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

An exchange rate advantage is not a factor in considering a merger and acquisition strategy in a given country.

M&A conceptual tool which converts resources into valuable goods and services is:

Performance related pay is more popular in Germany than the USA.

What are the four phases of M&A and what happens at each phase?

HR activities can become a significant drain on managerial time and resources in an international small to medium enterprise.

The strongest HR involvement takes place in the first two phases of the merger and acquisition phases.

One of the largest merges in history was between:

In the USA more than 80 per cent of total employment is with organizations with less than 20 employees.

Typical HR problems arising in cross border M&A involve all of the following EXCEPT:

Why would a company enter into an international joint venture?

In an acquisition a new company is formed with a new identity and operation.

Advising management on dealing with people issues normally occur in which M&A phase?

The command of the partners' language is mainly a requirement for Eastern managers.

Identifying and assessing culture issues in an HR activity is the due diligence phase of merger and acquisition.

An International joint venture is defined as:

Cross-border alliances are:

Company relationships are not considered a resource in an HR function in a merger and acquisition strategy.

In small to medium enterprises cross cultural training for expatriates is usually conducted as in-house training seminars.

A characteristic of a non-equity cross border alliance is:

A tangible asset is money and people.

Introduction

The Cultural Context of IHRM

The Organizational Context

Sourcing Human Resources for Global Markets – Staffing, Recruitment and Selection

International Performance Management

International Training,Development and Careers

International Compensation

International Industrial Relations and The Global Institutional Context

IHRM Trends and Future Challenges

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Exam 4: IHRM in Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, International Alliances and SMEs

An exchange rate advantage is not a factor in considering a merger and acquisition strategy in a given country.

M&A conceptual tool which converts resources into valuable goods and services is:

Performance related pay is more popular in Germany than the USA.

What are the four phases of M&A and what happens at each phase?

HR activities can become a significant drain on managerial time and resources in an international small to medium enterprise.

The strongest HR involvement takes place in the first two phases of the merger and acquisition phases.

One of the largest merges in history was between:

In the USA more than 80 per cent of total employment is with organizations with less than 20 employees.

Typical HR problems arising in cross border M&A involve all of the following EXCEPT:

Why would a company enter into an international joint venture?

In an acquisition a new company is formed with a new identity and operation.

Advising management on dealing with people issues normally occur in which M&A phase?

The command of the partners' language is mainly a requirement for Eastern managers.

Identifying and assessing culture issues in an HR activity is the due diligence phase of merger and acquisition.

An International joint venture is defined as:

Cross-border alliances are:

Company relationships are not considered a resource in an HR function in a merger and acquisition strategy.

In small to medium enterprises cross cultural training for expatriates is usually conducted as in-house training seminars.

A characteristic of a non-equity cross border alliance is:

A tangible asset is money and people.

Introduction

The Cultural Context of IHRM

The Organizational Context

Sourcing Human Resources for Global Markets – Staffing, Recruitment and Selection

International Performance Management

International Training,Development and Careers

International Compensation

International Industrial Relations and The Global Institutional Context

IHRM Trends and Future Challenges

Filters