Question 1

In some countries, unions have alliances with other organizations like political parties, churches, or governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The country in which an international business operates is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) receptive country. 
B) adaptive country. 
C) resource country. 
D) host country. 
A) receptive country. 
B) adaptive country. 
C) resource country. 
D) host country.

Question 3

A global HR information system facilitates coordination between world units but is difficult to put in place.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A compensation method used to correct for the higher costs of goods and services overseas is the balance sheet approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

XLTek, a German company, operates in South Korea. South Korea is the host country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The process of repatriation begins

Accepted Answer

A) with the notification that the foreign assignment is over and the expatriate will return home. 
B) when an employee returns home. 
C) before an employee leaves for an international assignment. 
D) when an employee requests it. 
A) with the notification that the foreign assignment is over and the expatriate will return home. 
B) when an employee returns home. 
C) before an employee leaves for an international assignment. 
D) when an employee requests it.

Question 7

ShamRoth has begun to use teams to conduct its international business. These transnational teams tend to be

Accepted Answer

A) focused on projects that span multiple countries. 
B) comprised of members with generalized skills. 
C) homogenous. 
D) comprised of members from the same region. 
A) focused on projects that span multiple countries. 
B) comprised of members with generalized skills. 
C) homogenous. 
D) comprised of members from the same region.

Question 8

The most active international union organization is the

Accepted Answer

A) European Labour Organization. 
B) International Labour Organization. 
C) European Trade Union Confederation. 
D) International Trade Union Confederation. 
A) European Labour Organization. 
B) International Labour Organization. 
C) European Trade Union Confederation. 
D) International Trade Union Confederation.

Question 9

In collectivist societies such as Japan and Taiwan, pay plans focus on

Accepted Answer

A) individual performance. 
B) internal equity and personal needs. 
C) weekly or monthly salary guarantees. 
D) non-financial incentives. 
A) individual performance. 
B) internal equity and personal needs. 
C) weekly or monthly salary guarantees. 
D) non-financial incentives.

Question 10

Elana has an H2B visa. She can come to the United States for a maximum of six months to perform temporary, agricultural seasonal work that is one-time only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A multidomestic corporation is essentially a domestic firm that builds on its existing capabilities to penetrate overseas markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Even after a few years overseas, Melanie continues to experience a disorientation that causes perpetual stress, more commonly known as

Accepted Answer

A) future shock. 
B) culture shock. 
C) international disorientation. 
D) eustress. 
A) future shock. 
B) culture shock. 
C) international disorientation. 
D) eustress.

Question 13

In using the balance sheet approach to compensating expatriate managers, the term "incentives" refers to the concept of

Accepted Answer

A) paying essentially the same as home-country counterparts are paid in similar jobs. 
B) compensating the managers for separation from family and friends. 
C) covering moving, storage, and educational expenses. 
D) offsetting the higher costs of overseas goods, services, and housing. 
A) paying essentially the same as home-country counterparts are paid in similar jobs. 
B) compensating the managers for separation from family and friends. 
C) covering moving, storage, and educational expenses. 
D) offsetting the higher costs of overseas goods, services, and housing.

Question 14

Discuss the five essential elements of training and development programs and how they prepare employees for working internationally.

Accepted Answer

Language training. Most executives agree

Question 15

Some studies show that expatriates frequently leave their organizations within __________ months of returning from an international assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 to 6 
B) 6 to 9 
C) 9 to 18 
D) 12 to 24 
A) 3 to 6 
B) 6 to 9 
C) 9 to 18 
D) 12 to 24

Question 16

Codetermination refers to the training an expatriate manager receives before an international assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the primary differences among international, multidomestic, global, and transnational corporations?

Accepted Answer

The international corporation is essenti

Question 18

Morris, a manager for an American company, has just been transferred to the office in India. Repatriation is part of the training he will receive to prepare him for that assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In some countries, unions have alliances with other organizations like political parties, churches, or governments.

The country in which an international business operates is a(n)

A global HR information system facilitates coordination between world units but is difficult to put in place.

A compensation method used to correct for the higher costs of goods and services overseas is the balance sheet approach.

XLTek, a German company, operates in South Korea. South Korea is the host country.

The process of repatriation begins

ShamRoth has begun to use teams to conduct its international business. These transnational teams tend to be

The most active international union organization is the

In collectivist societies such as Japan and Taiwan, pay plans focus on

Elana has an H2B visa. She can come to the United States for a maximum of six months to perform temporary, agricultural seasonal work that is one-time only.

A multidomestic corporation is essentially a domestic firm that builds on its existing capabilities to penetrate overseas markets.

Even after a few years overseas, Melanie continues to experience a disorientation that causes perpetual stress, more commonly known as

In using the balance sheet approach to compensating expatriate managers, the term "incentives" refers to the concept of

Discuss the five essential elements of training and development programs and how they prepare employees for working internationally.

Some studies show that expatriates frequently leave their organizations within __________ months of returning from an international assignment.

Codetermination refers to the training an expatriate manager receives before an international assignment.

What are the primary differences among international, multidomestic, global, and transnational corporations?

Morris, a manager for an American company, has just been transferred to the office in India. Repatriation is part of the training he will receive to prepare him for that assignment.

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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Exam 15: International Human Resources Management

In some countries, unions have alliances with other organizations like political parties, churches, or governments.

The country in which an international business operates is a(n)

A global HR information system facilitates coordination between world units but is difficult to put in place.

A compensation method used to correct for the higher costs of goods and services overseas is the balance sheet approach.

XLTek, a German company, operates in South Korea. South Korea is the host country.

The process of repatriation begins

ShamRoth has begun to use teams to conduct its international business. These transnational teams tend to be

The most active international union organization is the

In collectivist societies such as Japan and Taiwan, pay plans focus on

Elana has an H2B visa. She can come to the United States for a maximum of six months to perform temporary, agricultural seasonal work that is one-time only.

A multidomestic corporation is essentially a domestic firm that builds on its existing capabilities to penetrate overseas markets.

Even after a few years overseas, Melanie continues to experience a disorientation that causes perpetual stress, more commonly known as

In using the balance sheet approach to compensating expatriate managers, the term "incentives" refers to the concept of

Discuss the five essential elements of training and development programs and how they prepare employees for working internationally.

Some studies show that expatriates frequently leave their organizations within __________ months of returning from an international assignment.

Codetermination refers to the training an expatriate manager receives before an international assignment.

What are the primary differences among international, multidomestic, global, and transnational corporations?

Morris, a manager for an American company, has just been transferred to the office in India. Repatriation is part of the training he will receive to prepare him for that assignment.

The Rewards and Challenges of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Equal Employment Opportunity and Human Resources Management

Job Analysis and Job Design

Expanding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management

Managing Compensation

Pay-For-Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employees Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labor Relations

Implementing HR Strategy: High-Performance Work Systems

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