Exam 15: International Human Resources Management

When something is inconvenient to the __________, it is most likely downright impossible.

ShamRoth uses a compensation system known as __________ in which it adapts pay and other compensation benefits to match the standards and practices of the country where an employee is assigned.

ExerEnterprises is considering several countries in which to open new facilities. The leading country under consideration requires that there be a representation of labor on the board of directors. The country ExerEnterprises is considering is Germany.

Because of low labor costs and language similarities, it is likely that KyoTek, an Indian company, will locate its new call center in the United States.

A domestic firm, like Honda, General Electric, or Procter & Gamble, that builds on existing capabilities to penetrate overseas markets is a(n) __________ corporation.

In order to encourage international companies to hire locals when they open a facility in a country, the host country will often offer tax incentives, tariffs, and quotas.

Ira has an H2B visa. This means he can come to the United States for a maximum of __________ months to perform temporary, nonagricultural seasonal work that is onetime only.

An expatriate should request a repatriation interview if it is not automatically offered by the firm in order to gain information about the host country prior to beginning the foreign assignment.

Which of the following questions would be the most important to ask if one was concerned about maximizing his/her career benefits with a foreign assignment?

Nearly all companies have career development programs designed for repatriating employees.

The International Labour Organization enforces international labor standards.

Michelle is French and is spending some time in the United States. A work permit or visa issued by the U.S. government would allow her to seek employment in the country.

As part of its program to help overseas workers, ShamRoth includes repatriation to

A specialized agency of the United Nations that researches and endorses labor standards is called

Apprenticeship training in the United States is far superior to that in Europe.

While unions are most often thought of as being associated with labor, China has only one union, which is more closely aligned with management.

A very high level of worker participation in management is found in Germany, where national law requires that labor be part of the boards of directors of companies in an arrangement called

Despite improved telecommunications and travel, it is more difficult than ever to match up employers and employees worldwide.

Ilene is a French citizen working in Brazil. Her company uses __________, meaning that she is paid based on the compensation practices used in France.

Which of the following is NOT a major component of expatriate adjustment?