Question 1

According to a study of ten countries on nine compensation practices

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A)  There was universal consensus on all nine as being necessary. 
B)  There was universal consensus on eight as being necessary. 
C)  There was universal consensus that seniority considerations are necessary. 
D)  None of the above are true 
A)  There was universal consensus on all nine as being necessary. 
B)  There was universal consensus on eight as being necessary. 
C)  There was universal consensus that seniority considerations are necessary. 
D)  None of the above are true B

Question 2

Managerial selection and recruitment in Korea and Japan are dominated by

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A)  High school and university ties. 
B)  Club membership. 
C)  Performance-related backgrounds and qualifications. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  High school and university ties. 
B)  Club membership. 
C)  Performance-related backgrounds and qualifications. 
D)  All of the above A

Question 3

All of the following statements regarding Induced-factor conditions resources are true EXCEPT

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A)  Induced-factor conditions resources arise from cultural and institutional pressures. 
B)  Good examples of induced factor conditions are the high cultural value placed on education in many Asian societies creating a well-trained workforce. 
C)  Induced-factor conditions include those resources that occur naturally such as coal and gas reserves. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Induced-factor conditions resources arise from cultural and institutional pressures. 
B)  Good examples of induced factor conditions are the high cultural value placed on education in many Asian societies creating a well-trained workforce. 
C)  Induced-factor conditions include those resources that occur naturally such as coal and gas reserves. 
D)  All of the above are true. C

Question 4

Define and describe union membership density as it has been historically and is now.Why is it important to multinational managers?

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Answers will vary.Students' answers shou

Question 5

Which of the following describes one potential way a Japanese supervisor can communicate negative feedback for poor work performance to his/her subordinate?

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A)  By simply ignoring the subordinate 
B)  With formal appraisal systems 
C)  By discussing the poor performance openly 
D)  By providing the negative feedback in writing 
A)  By simply ignoring the subordinate 
B)  With formal appraisal systems 
C)  By discussing the poor performance openly 
D)  By providing the negative feedback in writing

Question 6

You have been given the assignment to set up a training program for first level managers in a formerly government-owned eastern European company.How would you go about developing a curriculum? Why?

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Answers will vary.Students' an

Question 7

All of the following are true about unions in England,Germany,France,and the U.S.EXCEPT

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A)  British unions developed with strong government interference. 
B)  German unions developed in harmony with the government and corporations. 
C)  French unions started much later and developed more slowly than did British or German unions. 
D)  US union membership has declined significantly since the 1940s. 
A)  British unions developed with strong government interference. 
B)  German unions developed in harmony with the government and corporations. 
C)  French unions started much later and developed more slowly than did British or German unions. 
D)  US union membership has declined significantly since the 1940s.

Question 8

Which of the following is FALSE about recruitment and selection processes in collectivist cultures?

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A)  Companies prefer to hire directly out of school. 
B)  There is a preference for family and friends. 
C)  Personal information is considered important for selection. 
D)  Technical skills are considered crucial for selection. 
A)  Companies prefer to hire directly out of school. 
B)  There is a preference for family and friends. 
C)  Personal information is considered important for selection. 
D)  Technical skills are considered crucial for selection.

Question 9

Backdoor recruitment in collectivist cultures may not always be used by foreign multinationals because

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A)  Such procedures will not work as well as newspaper advertisements. 
B)  The multinationals may not have access to the appropriate contacts. 
C)  It is almost always better to use expatriates in these situations. 
D)  They prefer to rely on internal job postings. 
A)  Such procedures will not work as well as newspaper advertisements. 
B)  The multinationals may not have access to the appropriate contacts. 
C)  It is almost always better to use expatriates in these situations. 
D)  They prefer to rely on internal job postings.

Question 10

Which of the following statements regarding selection in collectivistic cultures is FALSE?

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A)  In selecting employees,employers prefer trustworthiness and loyalty. 
B)  Older male recruits are usually preferred because they can be easily molded to fit the company's culture. 
C)  Selection often relies on referrals from family or friends. 
D)  All of the above are TRUE. 
A)  In selecting employees,employers prefer trustworthiness and loyalty. 
B)  Older male recruits are usually preferred because they can be easily molded to fit the company's culture. 
C)  Selection often relies on referrals from family or friends. 
D)  All of the above are TRUE.

Question 11

Major components of the legal requirements for a US performance appraisal system include

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A)  Evaluations must relate clearly to the job. 
B)  Evaluations are not required when all workers are the same gender. 
C)  All testing must be quantitative. 
D)  Older workers need not have performance appraisals. 
A)  Evaluations must relate clearly to the job. 
B)  Evaluations are not required when all workers are the same gender. 
C)  All testing must be quantitative. 
D)  Older workers need not have performance appraisals.

Question 12

What are some of the recruitment strategies used by U.S.companies? Why is open and public advertisements seen as the most effective recruitment strategies? Why would such strategies not work in more collectivist cultures?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should reflect stu

Question 13

The measure that considers the proportion of workers who belong to unions is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Union-membership scope. 
B)  Craft union density. 
C)  Union-membership density. 
D)  Trade union density. 
A)  Union-membership scope. 
B)  Craft union density. 
C)  Union-membership density. 
D)  Trade union density.

Question 14

The practice of recruiting friends or relatives of those already employed is which form of recruiting?

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A)  Front gate recruiting 
B)  Walk-ins 
C)  Backdoor recruiting 
D)  Internal recruiting 
A)  Front gate recruiting 
B)  Walk-ins 
C)  Backdoor recruiting 
D)  Internal recruiting

Question 15

Compare and contrast the appraisal and compensation systems in the U.S.and more collectivist culture nations.Discuss legal and cultural problems that multinational managers might face using a collectivist approach to these systems in the U.S.and using a U.S.approach in more collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should reflect stu

Question 16

An enduring system of relationships among people,such as education or the political system represent which aspect of the national context of a country?

Accepted Answer

A)  National culture 
B)  Business culture 
C)  Social institutions 
D)  Managerial culture 
A)  National culture 
B)  Business culture 
C)  Social institutions 
D)  Managerial culture

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors determining the resource pool of a country as discussed in the text?

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A)  The quantity,quality,and accessibility of raw material 
B)  The quantity,quality and cost of personnel available 
C)  The training and development system available 
D)  The cost and amount of capital available to firms 
A)  The quantity,quality,and accessibility of raw material 
B)  The quantity,quality and cost of personnel available 
C)  The training and development system available 
D)  The cost and amount of capital available to firms

Question 18

Selection in collectivist cultures

Accepted Answer

A)  Favors performance-related backgrounds and qualifications. 
B)  Is similar to US selection practices. 
C)  Gives preference to the in-group members. 
D)  Gives preference to individuals with technical skills. 
A)  Favors performance-related backgrounds and qualifications. 
B)  Is similar to US selection practices. 
C)  Gives preference to the in-group members. 
D)  Gives preference to individuals with technical skills.

Question 19

All of the following are true about US training and development practices EXCEPT

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A)  The most popular training topics are management development and computer training. 
B)  Most training programs reach a majority of the workers. 
C)  Because of global competition,demand for training will increase. 
D)  There are increased pressures on businesses to supplement basic educational training. 
A)  The most popular training topics are management development and computer training. 
B)  Most training programs reach a majority of the workers. 
C)  Because of global competition,demand for training will increase. 
D)  There are increased pressures on businesses to supplement basic educational training.

Question 20

All of the following are true about the US performance appraisal system EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  It represents cultural values that espouse links among individual rights,duties,and rewards. 
B)  It attempts to be rational,logical,and legal. 
C)  It focuses primarily on the ability to function well in groups. 
D)  Research shows that it works well in all national contexts. 
A)  It represents cultural values that espouse links among individual rights,duties,and rewards. 
B)  It attempts to be rational,logical,and legal. 
C)  It focuses primarily on the ability to function well in groups. 
D)  Research shows that it works well in all national contexts.

According to a study of ten countries on nine compensation practices

Managerial selection and recruitment in Korea and Japan are dominated by

All of the following statements regarding Induced-factor conditions resources are true EXCEPT

Define and describe union membership density as it has been historically and is now.Why is it important to multinational managers?

Which of the following describes one potential way a Japanese supervisor can communicate negative feedback for poor work performance to his/her subordinate?

You have been given the assignment to set up a training program for first level managers in a formerly government-owned eastern European company.How would you go about developing a curriculum? Why?

All of the following are true about unions in England,Germany,France,and the U.S.EXCEPT

Which of the following is FALSE about recruitment and selection processes in collectivist cultures?

Backdoor recruitment in collectivist cultures may not always be used by foreign multinationals because

Which of the following statements regarding selection in collectivistic cultures is FALSE?

Major components of the legal requirements for a US performance appraisal system include

What are some of the recruitment strategies used by U.S.companies? Why is open and public advertisements seen as the most effective recruitment strategies? Why would such strategies not work in more collectivist cultures?

The measure that considers the proportion of workers who belong to unions is known as

The practice of recruiting friends or relatives of those already employed is which form of recruiting?

Compare and contrast the appraisal and compensation systems in the U.S.and more collectivist culture nations.Discuss legal and cultural problems that multinational managers might face using a collectivist approach to these systems in the U.S.and using a U.S.approach in more collectivist cultures.

An enduring system of relationships among people,such as education or the political system represent which aspect of the national context of a country?

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors determining the resource pool of a country as discussed in the text?

Selection in collectivist cultures

All of the following are true about US training and development practices EXCEPT

All of the following are true about the US performance appraisal system EXCEPT

Multinational Management in a Changing World

Culture and Multinational Management

The Institutional Context of Multinational Management

Managing Ethical and Social Responsibility Challenges in Multinational Companies

Strategic Management in the Multinational Company: Content and Formulation

Multinational and Entry-Mode Strategies: Content and Formulation

Small Businesses and International Entrepreneurship:

Organizational Design for Multinational Companies

International Strategic Alliances: Management and Design

Multinational E-Commerce: Strategies and Structures

International Human Resource Management

International Negotiation and Cross-Cultural Communication

Motivation in Multinational Companies

Leadership and Management Behavior in Multinational Companies

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Exam 12: Hrm in the Local Context: Knowing When and How to Adapt

According to a study of ten countries on nine compensation practices

Managerial selection and recruitment in Korea and Japan are dominated by

All of the following statements regarding Induced-factor conditions resources are true EXCEPT

Define and describe union membership density as it has been historically and is now.Why is it important to multinational managers?

Which of the following describes one potential way a Japanese supervisor can communicate negative feedback for poor work performance to his/her subordinate?

You have been given the assignment to set up a training program for first level managers in a formerly government-owned eastern European company.How would you go about developing a curriculum? Why?

All of the following are true about unions in England,Germany,France,and the U.S.EXCEPT

Which of the following is FALSE about recruitment and selection processes in collectivist cultures?

Backdoor recruitment in collectivist cultures may not always be used by foreign multinationals because

Which of the following statements regarding selection in collectivistic cultures is FALSE?

Major components of the legal requirements for a US performance appraisal system include

What are some of the recruitment strategies used by U.S.companies? Why is open and public advertisements seen as the most effective recruitment strategies? Why would such strategies not work in more collectivist cultures?

The measure that considers the proportion of workers who belong to unions is known as

The practice of recruiting friends or relatives of those already employed is which form of recruiting?

Compare and contrast the appraisal and compensation systems in the U.S.and more collectivist culture nations.Discuss legal and cultural problems that multinational managers might face using a collectivist approach to these systems in the U.S.and using a U.S.approach in more collectivist cultures.

An enduring system of relationships among people,such as education or the political system represent which aspect of the national context of a country?

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors determining the resource pool of a country as discussed in the text?

Selection in collectivist cultures

All of the following are true about US training and development practices EXCEPT

All of the following are true about the US performance appraisal system EXCEPT

Multinational Management in a Changing World

Culture and Multinational Management

The Institutional Context of Multinational Management

Managing Ethical and Social Responsibility Challenges in Multinational Companies

Strategic Management in the Multinational Company: Content and Formulation

Multinational and Entry-Mode Strategies: Content and Formulation

Small Businesses and International Entrepreneurship:

Organizational Design for Multinational Companies

International Strategic Alliances: Management and Design

Multinational E-Commerce: Strategies and Structures

International Human Resource Management

International Negotiation and Cross-Cultural Communication

Motivation in Multinational Companies

Leadership and Management Behavior in Multinational Companies

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