Question 1

Each dimension of Hofstede's Model of National Culture is measured on a scale of 0 to 50.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Yelena's organization has a separate lunch room for executives.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Yelena's organization.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) power-distance 
C) gender differences 
D) uncertainty avoidance 
E) individualism

Question 3

Whenever Abigail asks her manager how to do a task, her manager responds that Abigail should perform the task as she sees fit.There are no guidelines for most tasks and Abigail learns about the job as she works.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is low at Abigail's organization.

Accepted Answer

A) societal collectivism 
B) uncertainty avoidance 
C) gender differences 
D) in-group collectivism 
E) individualism

Question 4

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures high on________ value heroes and material rewards.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) power-distance 
C) individualism 
D) collectivism 
E) nurturing

Question 5

Repatriation is a critical activity because there is strong evidence that there are high levels of voluntary turnover of repatriates once they complete their international assignments and return to the home office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Eric's company is considering moving into a new country.Before they can do so, Eric must look into factors that may affect the benefits of the new location.Which of the following would not affect the new benefits program?

Accepted Answer

A) Living conditions 
B) Government laws 
C) Healthcare 
D) Average retirement age 
E) None of the choices are correct

Question 7

Laura accepted a temporary expatriate assignment.Since she will be keeping her apartment in her home country and getting a temporary apartment in her host country, she asked to be paid partly in her home-country currency and partly in her host-country currency.Laura is requesting the ________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) balance sheet 
B) split-pay 
C) lump sum 
D) localization 
E) equalization

Question 8

Describe the five dimensions of Hofstede's model of culture.How can you apply this model in a global business?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the five dimensions of Hofstede's model...

Question 9

Heather is American and works for a Singapore-based company in India.Heather is a _______.

Accepted Answer

A) parent- (home-) country national 
B) third-country national 
C) host-country national 
D) domestic national 
E) double national

Question 10

The major factor increasing the complexity of the business environment is the:

Accepted Answer

A) addition of competitors. 
B) globalization of markets. 
C) increased barriers to entry. 
D) reduced number of suppliers. 
E) increased number of suppliers

Question 11

Acme Global is sending Benjamin on an expatriate assignment.Benjamin will receive 60% of his pay in the host country currency and 40% of his pay in his home country currency.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) balance sheet 
B) split-pay 
C) lump sum 
D) localization 
E) equalization

Question 12

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, ________ cultures value self-expression and believe that people should be judged on their personal achievements.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) power-distance 
C) individualism 
D) collectivism 
E) nurturing

Question 13

What are the five dimensions of Hofstede's Model of National Culture?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the five dimensions of Hofstede's...

Question 14

Myra will be moving to London as part of an expatriate assignment.Rather than try to figure out how to add on to Myra's compensation, the organization decides to pay her as if she was a member of their London workforce.It appears Myra will be paid under the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) balance sheet 
B) split-pay 
C) negotiation 
D) localization 
E) equalization

Question 15

To be successful in a global workforce, managers need to have all of the following skills except:

Accepted Answer

A) engineering thinking skills 
B) human relations skills 
C) conceptual and design skills 
D) understanding of different cultures 
E) None of the above

Question 16

__________ are groups of countries who form an association for the purpose of facilitating movement of goods across national borders.

Accepted Answer

A) Outsourcing 
B) Trade blocs 
C) Expatriates 
D) Parochialism 
E) Onshoring

Question 17

When Ava accepted an expatriate assignment, the organization continued to pay her at a rate equivalent to her home-country salary but also gave her an allowance to help with other expenses.This is an example of a lump sum approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Acme Global is sending Alysha on an expatriate assignment.Alysha will continue to receive the same amount of pay but will also receive an allowance in the host country currency to help her with expenses.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) balance sheet 
B) split-pay 
C) lump sum 
D) localization 
E) equalization

Question 19

The global village refers to companies conducting business worldwide without boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures high on________ value performance/winning, competition, and success.

Accepted Answer

A) assertiveness 
B) power-distance 
C) individualism 
D) collectivism 
E) nurturing

Exam 14: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers

Each dimension of Hofstede's Model of National Culture is measured on a scale of 0 to 50.

Yelena's organization has a separate lunch room for executives.It appears the ________ dimension of cultural diversity is high at Yelena's organization.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures high on________ value heroes and material rewards.

Repatriation is a critical activity because there is strong evidence that there are high levels of voluntary turnover of repatriates once they complete their international assignments and return to the home office.

Eric's company is considering moving into a new country.Before they can do so, Eric must look into factors that may affect the benefits of the new location.Which of the following would not affect the new benefits program?

Describe the five dimensions of Hofstede's model of culture.How can you apply this model in a global business?

Heather is American and works for a Singapore-based company in India.Heather is a _______.

The major factor increasing the complexity of the business environment is the:

Acme Global is sending Benjamin on an expatriate assignment.Benjamin will receive 60% of his pay in the host country currency and 40% of his pay in his home country currency.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, ________ cultures value self-expression and believe that people should be judged on their personal achievements.

What are the five dimensions of Hofstede's Model of National Culture?

To be successful in a global workforce, managers need to have all of the following skills except:

__________ are groups of countries who form an association for the purpose of facilitating movement of goods across national borders.

When Ava accepted an expatriate assignment, the organization continued to pay her at a rate equivalent to her home-country salary but also gave her an allowance to help with other expenses.This is an example of a lump sum approach to expatriate compensation.

Acme Global is sending Alysha on an expatriate assignment.Alysha will continue to receive the same amount of pay but will also receive an allowance in the host country currency to help her with expenses.It appears Acme Global is using the _________ approach to expatriate compensation.

The global village refers to companies conducting business worldwide without boundaries.

According to Hofstede's Model of National Culture, cultures high on________ value performance/winning, competition, and success.