Question 1

_____ are evaluations of an employee conducted by the supervisor, subordinates, peers, and sometimes customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  BARS 
B)  360-degree evaluations 
C)  Critical incident approaches 
D)  Management by objectives 
A)  BARS 
B)  360-degree evaluations 
C)  Critical incident approaches 
D)  Management by objectives

Question 2

Individuals sent to a foreign location from the firm's home market are referred to as expatriates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Cost-of-living allowances pay the expatriate for differences in expenses between the home and foreign country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

BARS:

Accepted Answer

A)  focus the evaluator's attention on those tasks and behaviors that are key in making the difference between executing a job effectively and executing it ineffectively. 
B)  assume that one can define and rate traits objectively, and is often used in conjunction with written feedback. 
C)  are evaluations by the supervisor, coworkers, subordinates, and even customers or clients outside the immediate work area. 
D)  use the constituents of critical incidents along with graphic rating scales. 
A)  focus the evaluator's attention on those tasks and behaviors that are key in making the difference between executing a job effectively and executing it ineffectively. 
B)  assume that one can define and rate traits objectively, and is often used in conjunction with written feedback. 
C)  are evaluations by the supervisor, coworkers, subordinates, and even customers or clients outside the immediate work area. 
D)  use the constituents of critical incidents along with graphic rating scales.

Question 5

Employing host-country nationals is often less expensive than employing home-country or third-country nationals, especially in lower-wage countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

BARS measure personality or attitudinal factors rather than behavioral performance factors on a scale.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ employs the principle from goal-setting theory that employees are more likely to accomplish goals that they set themselves or to which they jointly agree.

Accepted Answer

A)  The critical incident approach 
B)  MBO 
C)  BARS 
D)  360-degree evaluation 
A)  The critical incident approach 
B)  MBO 
C)  BARS 
D)  360-degree evaluation

Question 8

How does repatriation affect expatriates?

Accepted Answer

Repatriation of the expatriate to his/he

Question 9

Write a short note on written tests.

Accepted Answer

One of the method used in hiring is writ

Question 10

Most firms placing an employee in an expatriate position will also strive for a balance between age and experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The nature of the job is more important in formulating the compensation system than the local culture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about repatriation is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sometimes an expatriate will return home only to find that a former colleague got a good promotion, or a former subordinate may now be the expatriate's boss. 
B)  When repatriation of the expatriate to his/her home country occurs, the company immediately sets right any issues faced by the expatriate. 
C)  The returned expatriate is no longer in a central position at work, after having gotten used to giving orders and having quite a bit of help getting things done at work. 
D)  The expatriate may end up returning to the same job at home with no promotion and may thus feel the time on the foreign assignment meant little to his/her career. 
A)  Sometimes an expatriate will return home only to find that a former colleague got a good promotion, or a former subordinate may now be the expatriate's boss. 
B)  When repatriation of the expatriate to his/her home country occurs, the company immediately sets right any issues faced by the expatriate. 
C)  The returned expatriate is no longer in a central position at work, after having gotten used to giving orders and having quite a bit of help getting things done at work. 
D)  The expatriate may end up returning to the same job at home with no promotion and may thus feel the time on the foreign assignment meant little to his/her career.

Question 13

A person from one country who is working and residing in another country is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  expatriate. 
B)  repatriate. 
C)  inpatriate. 
D)  host country national. 
A)  expatriate. 
B)  repatriate. 
C)  inpatriate. 
D)  host country national.

Question 14

The selection test that evaluates a person's ability in a cross-cultural setting is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Structured Questionnaire Method. 
B)  integrity test. 
C)  cultural intelligence test. 
D)  individual interview. 
A)  Structured Questionnaire Method. 
B)  integrity test. 
C)  cultural intelligence test. 
D)  individual interview.

Question 15

The observation method is the least helpful method in selecting individuals for overseas assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Repatriation of the expatriate to his/her home country is often overlooked by the company and the expatriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One way to avoid communication problem in a foreign country is to repeat what you are saying loudly if the host-country national does not understand what you are saying the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about taxation for expatriates is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  The problem of double-taxation is mitigated in the United States by an income exclusion of about $40,000. 
B)  The current maximum marginal tax rate for those working in the United States is about 35 percent. 
C)  International firms are subject to varying tax rates around the globe. 
D)  Rates are different from country to country, and they change within countries from time to time. 
A)  The problem of double-taxation is mitigated in the United States by an income exclusion of about $40,000. 
B)  The current maximum marginal tax rate for those working in the United States is about 35 percent. 
C)  International firms are subject to varying tax rates around the globe. 
D)  Rates are different from country to country, and they change within countries from time to time.

Question 19

In research conducted among expatriates in China, it was found that those who were best able to deal with their new situation had developed coping strategies including all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  having experience in adjusting to new situations. 
B)  learning how to interact well with host-country nationals outside of work. 
C)  feeling reasonably happy and being able to enjoy day-to-day activities. 
D)  being familiar with the company's top management. 
A)  having experience in adjusting to new situations. 
B)  learning how to interact well with host-country nationals outside of work. 
C)  feeling reasonably happy and being able to enjoy day-to-day activities. 
D)  being familiar with the company's top management.

Question 20

Most large firms in North America spend adequate time preparing employees for foreign assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ are evaluations of an employee conducted by the supervisor, subordinates, peers, and sometimes customers.

Individuals sent to a foreign location from the firm's home market are referred to as expatriates.

Cost-of-living allowances pay the expatriate for differences in expenses between the home and foreign country.

BARS:

Employing host-country nationals is often less expensive than employing home-country or third-country nationals, especially in lower-wage countries.

BARS measure personality or attitudinal factors rather than behavioral performance factors on a scale.

_____ employs the principle from goal-setting theory that employees are more likely to accomplish goals that they set themselves or to which they jointly agree.

How does repatriation affect expatriates?

Write a short note on written tests.

Most firms placing an employee in an expatriate position will also strive for a balance between age and experience.

The nature of the job is more important in formulating the compensation system than the local culture.

Which of the following statements about repatriation is false?

A person from one country who is working and residing in another country is known as a(n):

The selection test that evaluates a person's ability in a cross-cultural setting is the:

The observation method is the least helpful method in selecting individuals for overseas assignments.

Repatriation of the expatriate to his/her home country is often overlooked by the company and the expatriate.

One way to avoid communication problem in a foreign country is to repeat what you are saying loudly if the host-country national does not understand what you are saying the first time.

Which of the following statements about taxation for expatriates is false?

In research conducted among expatriates in China, it was found that those who were best able to deal with their new situation had developed coping strategies including all of the following EXCEPT:

Most large firms in North America spend adequate time preparing employees for foreign assignments.

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Exam 12: Human Resources Management

_____ are evaluations of an employee conducted by the supervisor, subordinates, peers, and sometimes customers.

Individuals sent to a foreign location from the firm's home market are referred to as expatriates.

Cost-of-living allowances pay the expatriate for differences in expenses between the home and foreign country.

BARS:

Employing host-country nationals is often less expensive than employing home-country or third-country nationals, especially in lower-wage countries.

BARS measure personality or attitudinal factors rather than behavioral performance factors on a scale.

_____ employs the principle from goal-setting theory that employees are more likely to accomplish goals that they set themselves or to which they jointly agree.

How does repatriation affect expatriates?

Write a short note on written tests.

Most firms placing an employee in an expatriate position will also strive for a balance between age and experience.

The nature of the job is more important in formulating the compensation system than the local culture.

Which of the following statements about repatriation is false?

A person from one country who is working and residing in another country is known as a(n):

The selection test that evaluates a person's ability in a cross-cultural setting is the:

The observation method is the least helpful method in selecting individuals for overseas assignments.

Repatriation of the expatriate to his/her home country is often overlooked by the company and the expatriate.

One way to avoid communication problem in a foreign country is to repeat what you are saying loudly if the host-country national does not understand what you are saying the first time.

Which of the following statements about taxation for expatriates is false?

In research conducted among expatriates in China, it was found that those who were best able to deal with their new situation had developed coping strategies including all of the following EXCEPT:

Most large firms in North America spend adequate time preparing employees for foreign assignments.

Introduction to International Management

Culture and International Management

The Economic, Legal, and Political Environment

Strategy Fundamentals and Corporate Strategy

International Market Entry

Business- and Functional-Level Strategy

Motivation

Leadership

Decision Making

Influence and Negotiation

Evaluation and Control

The Structure of the International Firm

The Future of International Management

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