Exam 11: International Human Resources Management

How have host country managers traditionally been paid compared to expatriate managers?

Wat must be in place to get employees to consent to international assignments?

Larger companies will have HR professionals devoted solely to assisting with the globalization process.

While benefits can range dramatically from country to country,it is not a major concern for Canadian-based international countries as we have the highest percentage of benefits to payroll cost at 30 percent.

How frequently are expatriates' international assignments affected by the spouses' careers?

Foreign workers invited in to perform needed labour are referred to as temporary workers.

Evidence suggests that upon returning home,many expatriates are given significantly diminished responsibilities.

Managers tend to be more autocratic,or participative,depending on their country of origin.On a continuum from autocratic to participative,where do Japanese managers fit?

What are the skills called that help facilitate the efforts of expatriate managers?

What method of performance evaluation is gaining favour among global firms concerning expatriates?

Evidence suggests that upon returning home,many expatriates receive promotions.

What is a country called if an international business operates within its boundaries?

Scenario 11.1 ABC company,a domestic (Canadian)manufacturer of road and mountain bicycles,has recently expanded operations in its Italian business unit in response to the continued high demand for its products from international buyers.To meet this demand,the executives of ABC Company are recruiting internally for a high performing manager to serve as an expatriate in their newest overseas operation.They have identified Doug-a quickly rising star in their domestic operations-for this assignment.Doug is strongly considering their offer,and has already talked to his family about this opportunity. -Please refer to Scenario 11.1.When ABC Company prepares for Doug to return home following his assignment,what should they focus on?

The pay gap between host-country managers and expatriate managers has widened in recent years.

Which type of organization requires international human resources capabilities?

A purpose of a transnational team might be to disseminate new ideas and technology to other regions.

On which basis are expatriates,who are on a short term or project-based assignment,likely to be compensated?

Expatriate assignments can cost three to five times what a domestic assignment costs.

Which of the following lists the three sources of employees with whom to staff international operations?

Many employees now consider foreign work credentials essential or extremely useful.