Question 1

Perhaps the most interesting labor relations system in the world exists in _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Canada 
B) Great Britain 
C) Germany 
D) Australia 
E) Mexico 
A) Canada 
B) Great Britain 
C) Germany 
D) Australia 
E) Mexico C

Question 2

Hofstede's dimension of individualism vs. collectivism refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals. 
B) the degree of equality of authority distribution in a given society and its workplaces, and employee expectations related to the same. 
C) a culture's desire for predictability, or the lack of predictability in the workplace and elsewhere. 
D) values such as competition, assertiveness, and achievement versus values like care for the weak and relationships. 
E) the extent to which members of a given society value future planning as opposed to a more immediate short-term perspective. 
A) the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals. 
B) the degree of equality of authority distribution in a given society and its workplaces, and employee expectations related to the same. 
C) a culture's desire for predictability, or the lack of predictability in the workplace and elsewhere. 
D) values such as competition, assertiveness, and achievement versus values like care for the weak and relationships. 
E) the extent to which members of a given society value future planning as opposed to a more immediate short-term perspective. A

Question 3

Hofstede's dimension of uncertainty avoidance refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals. 
B) the degree of equality of authority distribution in a given society and its workplaces, and employee expectations related to the same. 
C) a culture's desire for predictability, or the lack of predictability in the workplace and elsewhere. 
D) values such as competition, assertiveness, and achievement versus values like care for the weak and relationships. 
E) the extent to which members of a given society value future planning as opposed to a more immediate short-term perspective. 
A) the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals. 
B) the degree of equality of authority distribution in a given society and its workplaces, and employee expectations related to the same. 
C) a culture's desire for predictability, or the lack of predictability in the workplace and elsewhere. 
D) values such as competition, assertiveness, and achievement versus values like care for the weak and relationships. 
E) the extent to which members of a given society value future planning as opposed to a more immediate short-term perspective. C

Question 4

Hofstede's dimension of power distance refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals. 
B) the degree of equality of authority distribution in a given society and its workplaces, and employee expectations related to the same. 
C) a culture's desire for predictability, or the lack of predictability in the workplace and elsewhere. 
D) values such as competition, assertiveness, and achievement versus values like care for the weak and relationships. 
E) the extent to which members of a given society value future planning as opposed to a more immediate short-term perspective. 
A) the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals. 
B) the degree of equality of authority distribution in a given society and its workplaces, and employee expectations related to the same. 
C) a culture's desire for predictability, or the lack of predictability in the workplace and elsewhere. 
D) values such as competition, assertiveness, and achievement versus values like care for the weak and relationships. 
E) the extent to which members of a given society value future planning as opposed to a more immediate short-term perspective.

Question 5

Differentiate between training and development and describe the different types of training and development that a company can offer.

Accepted Answer

Training and development are two importa

Question 6

Geert Hofstede identified _____ major dimensions of national culture are they apply to human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
E) six 
A) two 
B) three 
C) four 
D) five 
E) six

Question 7

The rate of expatriate failure has traditionally been _____ percent or more.

Accepted Answer

A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60 
E) 75 
A) 15 
B) 30 
C) 45 
D) 60 
E) 75

Question 8

Why might Poland be a good country to open an operation for a business that needs a large available labor supply?

Accepted Answer

A) The unemployment rate in Poland has been very high since the 2008 recession. 
B) The female labor force participation rate in Poland is extremely low. 
C) The cost of living in Poland is the lowest in the world. 
D) More than 15 percent of Poles work in agriculture. 
E) Most members of the Polish workforce work on a part-time basis. 
A) The unemployment rate in Poland has been very high since the 2008 recession. 
B) The female labor force participation rate in Poland is extremely low. 
C) The cost of living in Poland is the lowest in the world. 
D) More than 15 percent of Poles work in agriculture. 
E) Most members of the Polish workforce work on a part-time basis.

Question 9

The process of assessing employee performance is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A) performance appraisal 
B) development 
C) a needs assessment 
D) training 
E) repatriation 
A) performance appraisal 
B) development 
C) a needs assessment 
D) training 
E) repatriation

Question 10

______ refers to the process of assessing employee performance.

Accepted Answer

Performanc

Question 11

A computer programmer from India continues to receive his or her Mumbai, India base salary and is kept on the Indian operation's balance sheet. Then the company adds various allowances for cost of living, housing, education to this base salary so that the employee's overall standard of living while working in the company's London, England office will be the same as his or her standard of living in Mumbai thus would be an example of the balance sheet approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO)sets minimal standards that involve prohibitions against slave or forced labor, restrictions on the use of child labor, certain basic job safety protections, and the right of workers to form labor unions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In low power distance countries, strict hierarchies are maintained in the performance appraisal system, and managers simply evaluate subordinate employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

______ involves preparing employees for new future assignments or positions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ involves preparing employees for new future...

Question 15

Discuss the role labor unions play in global human resource management. Does the impact unions have vary in different countries? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Labor unions play a significant role in

Question 16

The employee representation on corporate boards in Germany refers to ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The employee representation on corporate boards in...

Question 17

Negotiations in which a number of employers jointly bargain with a given labor union is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) mediation 
B) repatriation 
C) collective bargaining 
D) multi-employer bargaining 
E) co-determination 
A) mediation 
B) repatriation 
C) collective bargaining 
D) multi-employer bargaining 
E) co-determination

Question 18

Discuss expatriate issues as they affect staffing for global businesses.

Accepted Answer

Expatriate issues can have a significant

Question 19

Hofstede's dimension of _____ relates to the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) power distance 
B) uncertainty avoidance 
C) individualism vs. collectivism 
D) masculinity vs. femininity 
E) long-term vs. short-term orientation 
A) power distance 
B) uncertainty avoidance 
C) individualism vs. collectivism 
D) masculinity vs. femininity 
E) long-term vs. short-term orientation

Question 20

A U.S. company sending an employee to work for a few years in its Madrid, Spain office while also learning the Spanish language would be an example of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Perhaps the most interesting labor relations system in the world exists in _____.

Hofstede's dimension of individualism vs. collectivism refers to

Hofstede's dimension of uncertainty avoidance refers to

Hofstede's dimension of power distance refers to

Differentiate between training and development and describe the different types of training and development that a company can offer.

Geert Hofstede identified _____ major dimensions of national culture are they apply to human resource management.

The rate of expatriate failure has traditionally been _____ percent or more.

Why might Poland be a good country to open an operation for a business that needs a large available labor supply?

The process of assessing employee performance is called _____.

______ refers to the process of assessing employee performance.

The United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO)sets minimal standards that involve prohibitions against slave or forced labor, restrictions on the use of child labor, certain basic job safety protections, and the right of workers to form labor unions.

In low power distance countries, strict hierarchies are maintained in the performance appraisal system, and managers simply evaluate subordinate employees.

______ involves preparing employees for new future assignments or positions.

Discuss the role labor unions play in global human resource management. Does the impact unions have vary in different countries? Explain.

The employee representation on corporate boards in Germany refers to ______.

Negotiations in which a number of employers jointly bargain with a given labor union is known as _____.

Discuss expatriate issues as they affect staffing for global businesses.

Hofstede's dimension of _____ relates to the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals.

A U.S. company sending an employee to work for a few years in its Madrid, Spain office while also learning the Spanish language would be an example of training.

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Exam 11: Global Human Resource Management

Perhaps the most interesting labor relations system in the world exists in _____.

Hofstede's dimension of individualism vs. collectivism refers to

Hofstede's dimension of uncertainty avoidance refers to

Hofstede's dimension of power distance refers to

Differentiate between training and development and describe the different types of training and development that a company can offer.

Geert Hofstede identified _____ major dimensions of national culture are they apply to human resource management.

The rate of expatriate failure has traditionally been _____ percent or more.

Why might Poland be a good country to open an operation for a business that needs a large available labor supply?

The process of assessing employee performance is called _____.

______ refers to the process of assessing employee performance.

The United Nations International Labor Organization (ILO)sets minimal standards that involve prohibitions against slave or forced labor, restrictions on the use of child labor, certain basic job safety protections, and the right of workers to form labor unions.

In low power distance countries, strict hierarchies are maintained in the performance appraisal system, and managers simply evaluate subordinate employees.

______ involves preparing employees for new future assignments or positions.

Discuss the role labor unions play in global human resource management. Does the impact unions have vary in different countries? Explain.

The employee representation on corporate boards in Germany refers to ______.

Negotiations in which a number of employers jointly bargain with a given labor union is known as _____.

Discuss expatriate issues as they affect staffing for global businesses.

Hofstede's dimension of _____ relates to the extent that people think of themselves as members of a group or collective, rather than discrete individuals.

A U.S. company sending an employee to work for a few years in its Madrid, Spain office while also learning the Spanish language would be an example of training.

The Rise of Globalization

The Evolution of International Business

Regional Economic Integration

The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates

The Cultural Environment of Global Business

The Legal, Economic and Political Environment of Global Business

Corruption and Ethics in Global Business

Entry Strategies in Global Business

Control of Global Business

The Organization of Global Business

Global Marketing

Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management

Global Financial Management

Global Accounting and Taxation

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