Question 1

________ 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

Question 2

Of the countries listed below, in which one do production workers receive the lowest hourly wage?

Accepted Answer

A) United States 
B) Philippines 
C) Germany 
D) Taiwan

Question 3

International human resource management (IHRM)focuses on three main topics. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A) comparing human resource management practices 
B) managing human resources in global companies 
C) domestic company partnerships 
D) managing expatriate employees

Question 4

Of the types of international workers that multinational companies can employ, locals are best described as ________.

Accepted Answer

A) citizens of the countries where they are working 
B) noncitizens of the countries in which they are working 
C) citizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters 
D) noncitizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters

Question 5

Explain the meaning of ethnocentrism, polycentrism, and geocentrism and how those values might affect a multinational company's staffing policy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

In a brief essay, discuss the economic and labor relations factors that are unique to Europe.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

The top driver of employee engagement around the globe is career opportunities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Samsung tends to follow an ethnocentric staffing model. From which group will it most likely hire for upper-level management positions at its Texas facility?

Accepted Answer

A) home-country nationals 
B) host-country nationals 
C) third-country nationals 
D) local citizens

Question 9

In January 2009, Walmart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since then, Walmart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store. Walmart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next seven years. Walmart'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, best supports the argument of using expatriates to establish the new Walmart stores in Chile?

Accepted Answer

A) Local candidates with the necessary managerial experience are difficult to find in Chile. 
B) Walmart uses an online recruiting system to facilitate human resources activities. 
C) The State Department has issued travel alerts for Americans traveling in Chile. 
D) Walmart wants to develop good relationships with the local community.

Question 10

________ are financial payments over and above regular base pay.

Accepted Answer

A) Foreign service premiums 
B) Hardship allowances 
C) Balance sheet payments 
D) Mobility premiums

Question 11

Which term refers to a group of geographically dispersed co-workers that uses a desktop videoconferencing system to communicate and accomplish tasks for the firm?

Accepted Answer

A) virtual team 
B) telecommuter group 
C) permanent transferee 
D) short-term international team

Question 12

To help to ensure success for expatriates on international assignment, companies should provide language training to their spouses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Frank Williams is being sent to Saudi Arabia for two years to work for his company's Saudi affiliate. Which of the following suggestions should Frank follow to minimize his chances of being the victim of a kidnapping?

Accepted Answer

A) Take the same route to and from work. 
B) Arrive at the airport close to departure time. 
C) Wait at the airport in a main traffic area. 
D) Leave work at the same time each day.

Question 14

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.

Question 15

The majority of multinational corporation management positions are filled by expatriates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most significant HR challenge faced by international firms is the language barrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Virtual teams consist of geographically dispersed coworkers who interact using a combination of telecommunications and information technologies to accomplish organizational tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe what an expatriate is and factors that impact expatriate success.

Accepted Answer

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Exam 17: Managing Global Human Resources

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

Of the countries listed below, in which one do production workers receive the lowest hourly wage?

International human resource management (IHRM) focuses on three main topics. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Of the types of international workers that multinational companies can employ, locals are best described as ________.

Explain the meaning of ethnocentrism, polycentrism, and geocentrism and how those values might affect a multinational company's staffing policy.

In a brief essay, discuss the economic and labor relations factors that are unique to Europe.

The top driver of employee engagement around the globe is career opportunities.

Samsung tends to follow an ethnocentric staffing model. From which group will it most likely hire for upper-level management positions at its Texas facility?

________ are financial payments over and above regular base pay.

Which term refers to a group of geographically dispersed co-workers that uses a desktop videoconferencing system to communicate and accomplish tasks for the firm?

To help to ensure success for expatriates on international assignment, companies should provide language training to their spouses.

Frank Williams is being sent to Saudi Arabia for two years to work for his company's Saudi affiliate. Which of the following suggestions should Frank follow to minimize his chances of being the victim of a kidnapping?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding expatriates?

The majority of multinational corporation management positions are filled by expatriates.

Third-country nationals hold citizenship in three countries.

The most significant HR challenge faced by international firms is the language barrier.

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

Virtual teams consist of geographically dispersed coworkers who interact using a combination of telecommunications and information technologies to accomplish organizational tasks.

Describe what an expatriate is and factors that impact expatriate success.