Question 1

________ is knowledge of the basic systems in a particular region or market.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is knowledge of the basic systems...

Question 2

The importance of the quality of the workforce in international business cannot be overemphasized,regardless of the stage of internalization of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The biggest challenge faced by expatriates in their country of residence is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) learning to like the local food 
B) making new friends and social supports 
C) learning the local language 
D) finding their way around 
E) using forms of money that are different from the U.S.dollar 
A) learning to like the local food 
B) making new friends and social supports 
C) learning the local language 
D) finding their way around 
E) using forms of money that are different from the U.S.dollar

Question 4

Independent decision making is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Independent decision making is known as ________....

Question 5

A management approach in which employees are represented on supervisory boards to facilitate communication and collaboration between management and labor is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A management approach in which employees are...

Question 6

A manager's ________ depends on qualifications,responsibilities,and duties,just as it would for a domestic position.

Accepted Answer

A) base salary 
B) cost-of-living allowance 
C) foreign service premium 
D) hardship allowance 
E) housing allowance 
A) base salary 
B) cost-of-living allowance 
C) foreign service premium 
D) hardship allowance 
E) housing allowance

Question 7

________ is the term used for the pronounced reactions to the psychological disorientation that is experienced in varying degrees when spending an extended period of time in a new environment.

Accepted Answer

A) Culture upset 
B) Culture alarm 
C) Culture shock 
D) Culture surprise 
E) Culture distress 
A) Culture upset 
B) Culture alarm 
C) Culture shock 
D) Culture surprise 
E) Culture distress

Question 8

In car plants,work is organized so that groups are responsible for a particular,identifiable portion of the car,such as interiors.Each group has its own areas in which to pace itself and to organize the work.The group must take responsibility for the work,including inspections,whether it is performed individually or in groups.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) quality circles 
B) team building 
C) self-management 
D) codetermination 
E) works councils 
A) quality circles 
B) team building 
C) self-management 
D) codetermination 
E) works councils

Question 9

In ________,________,and ________,one executive in five is convinced that his or her company is well placed to succeed in the battle for the best and brightest employees.

Accepted Answer

A) Germany,Japan,and India 
B) Switzerland,Canada,and France 
C) Australia,Germany,and Turkey 
D) Mexico,Ireland,and the United Kingdom 
E) the United States,South Africa,and China 
A) Germany,Japan,and India 
B) Switzerland,Canada,and France 
C) Australia,Germany,and Turkey 
D) Mexico,Ireland,and the United Kingdom 
E) the United States,South Africa,and China

Question 10

If the company is still in the export stage,the orientation program of expatriates will place emphasis on ________.

Accepted Answer

A) operations management 
B) interpersonal skills 
C) information technologies 
D) motivation concepts 
E) strategy 
A) operations management 
B) interpersonal skills 
C) information technologies 
D) motivation concepts 
E) strategy

Question 11

What is an expatriate? List some of the possible advantages and disadvantages to a company that appoints an expatriate.

Accepted Answer

An expatriate is one living in a foreign

Question 12

Female expatriates tend to live abroad longer than their male counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A(n)________ is one living in a foreign land.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is one living in a foreign...

Question 14

Compensation of the work force is a controversial issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The relations between companies and unions are always uncooperative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Internal aspects of an employee orientation program include issues such as compensation and reporting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An individual in the ________ stage of culture shock may return home to face a possibly changed home environment.

Accepted Answer

A) initial euphoria 
B) irritation and hostility 
C) adjustment 
D) accommodation 
E) re-entry 
A) initial euphoria 
B) irritation and hostility 
C) adjustment 
D) accommodation 
E) re-entry

Question 18

Area expertise and language are examples of personal characteristics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An individual in the ________ stage of culture shock typically enjoys the novelty of a new culture,largely from the perspective of a spectator.

Accepted Answer

A) initial euphoria 
B) irritation and hostility 
C) adjustment 
D) accommodation 
E) re-entry 
A) initial euphoria 
B) irritation and hostility 
C) adjustment 
D) accommodation 
E) re-entry

Question 20

Of the following,which is NOT one of the approaches of companies with low expatriate failure rates?

Accepted Answer

A) Clearly stated criteria 
B) Rigorous procedures to determine the suitability of an individual across the criteria 
C) Appropriate orientation 
D) Constant evaluation of the effectiveness of the procedures 
E) Implementation of procedures that are mainly concerned with profitability 
A) Clearly stated criteria 
B) Rigorous procedures to determine the suitability of an individual across the criteria 
C) Appropriate orientation 
D) Constant evaluation of the effectiveness of the procedures 
E) Implementation of procedures that are mainly concerned with profitability

________ is knowledge of the basic systems in a particular region or market.

The importance of the quality of the workforce in international business cannot be overemphasized,regardless of the stage of internalization of the firm.

The biggest challenge faced by expatriates in their country of residence is ________.

Independent decision making is known as ________.

A management approach in which employees are represented on supervisory boards to facilitate communication and collaboration between management and labor is referred to as ________.

A manager's ________ depends on qualifications,responsibilities,and duties,just as it would for a domestic position.

________ is the term used for the pronounced reactions to the psychological disorientation that is experienced in varying degrees when spending an extended period of time in a new environment.

In ,,and ,one executive in five is convinced that his or her company is well placed to succeed in the battle for the best and brightest employees.

If the company is still in the export stage,the orientation program of expatriates will place emphasis on ________.

What is an expatriate? List some of the possible advantages and disadvantages to a company that appoints an expatriate.

Female expatriates tend to live abroad longer than their male counterparts.

A(n)________ is one living in a foreign land.

Compensation of the work force is a controversial issue.

The relations between companies and unions are always uncooperative.

Internal aspects of an employee orientation program include issues such as compensation and reporting.

An individual in the ________ stage of culture shock may return home to face a possibly changed home environment.

Area expertise and language are examples of personal characteristics.

An individual in the ________ stage of culture shock typically enjoys the novelty of a new culture,largely from the perspective of a spectator.

Of the following,which is NOT one of the approaches of companies with low expatriate failure rates?

The International Business Imperative

Trade and Investment

The Theory of Trade and Investment

The Balance of Payments

Culture

Politics and Law

Financial Markets

Economic Integration, emerging and Developing Markets

Strategic Planning

Corporate Governance and Reform

Coordination, implementation, and Control

Building the Knowledge Base Research Tools

Entry and Expansion

Marketing

Services

Logistics

Financial Management

New Horizons

Filters

Exam 18: Human Resource Management

________ is knowledge of the basic systems in a particular region or market.

The importance of the quality of the workforce in international business cannot be overemphasized,regardless of the stage of internalization of the firm.

The biggest challenge faced by expatriates in their country of residence is ________.

Independent decision making is known as ________.

A management approach in which employees are represented on supervisory boards to facilitate communication and collaboration between management and labor is referred to as ________.

A manager's ________ depends on qualifications,responsibilities,and duties,just as it would for a domestic position.

________ is the term used for the pronounced reactions to the psychological disorientation that is experienced in varying degrees when spending an extended period of time in a new environment.

In ________,________,and ________,one executive in five is convinced that his or her company is well placed to succeed in the battle for the best and brightest employees.

If the company is still in the export stage,the orientation program of expatriates will place emphasis on ________.

What is an expatriate? List some of the possible advantages and disadvantages to a company that appoints an expatriate.

Female expatriates tend to live abroad longer than their male counterparts.

A(n)________ is one living in a foreign land.

Compensation of the work force is a controversial issue.

The relations between companies and unions are always uncooperative.

Internal aspects of an employee orientation program include issues such as compensation and reporting.

An individual in the ________ stage of culture shock may return home to face a possibly changed home environment.

Area expertise and language are examples of personal characteristics.

An individual in the ________ stage of culture shock typically enjoys the novelty of a new culture,largely from the perspective of a spectator.

Of the following,which is NOT one of the approaches of companies with low expatriate failure rates?

The International Business Imperative

Trade and Investment

The Theory of Trade and Investment

The Balance of Payments

Culture

Politics and Law

Financial Markets

Economic Integration, emerging and Developing Markets

Strategic Planning

Corporate Governance and Reform

Coordination, implementation, and Control

Building the Knowledge Base Research Tools

Entry and Expansion

Marketing

Services

Logistics

Financial Management

New Horizons

Filters

In ,,and ,one executive in five is convinced that his or her company is well placed to succeed in the battle for the best and brightest employees.