Question 1

Improved telecommunications and travel have made it easier to match up employers and employees of all kinds worldwide.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A firm that has integrated worldwide operations through a centralized home office is called a transnational corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A firm with independent business units operating in several countries is called a multinational corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The process of employee transition home from an international assignment is referred to as repatriation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The selection process for international assignments should emphasize the same employment factors regardless of the nature of the assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What are two key types of training for employees working internationally?

Accepted Answer

A) social training;cultural training 
B) social training;health & safety training 
C) language training;health & safety training 
D) language training;cultural training 
A) social training;cultural training 
B) social training;health & safety training 
C) language training;health & safety training 
D) language training;cultural training

Question 7

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.What types of training should ABC Company offer to Doug prior to his assignment to Italy?

Accepted Answer

A) social training;cultural training 
B) language training;cultural training 
C) social training;health & safety training 
D) health & safety training;language training 
A) social training;cultural training 
B) language training;cultural training 
C) social training;health & safety training 
D) health & safety training;language training

Question 8

Labour union restrictions can have an impact on hiring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which method of pay is quite common on a global scale?

Accepted Answer

A) piece-rate 
B) merit pay 
C) daily rate 
D) bi-weekly salary 
A) piece-rate 
B) merit pay 
C) daily rate 
D) bi-weekly salary

Question 10

A shortage of talent is one of the reasons why more companies are recruiting internationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

HRM can ensure the corporation's intellectual property rights throughout its worldwide operations by including appropriate language in its employment contract.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is estimated that the financial costs associated with failed global assignments is in the range of 2 to 2.5 billion per year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the most complex areas of international HRM is compensation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The only stable factors across all cultures that an international corporation can rely upon to develop consistent practices are: strategies and structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why are international corporations making greater use of third-country nationals?

Accepted Answer

A) they are able to adapt to the host country's culture 
B) they are better able to cope with the economy of the host country 
C) they are often multilingual 
D) they do not require any relocation expenses 
A) they are able to adapt to the host country's culture 
B) they are better able to cope with the economy of the host country 
C) they are often multilingual 
D) they do not require any relocation expenses

Question 16

What is one disadvantage of increased use of host-country nationals?

Accepted Answer

A) most customers prefer to do business with local people 
B) hiring local citizens is less costly than relocating expatriates 
C) home-country nationals tend to be more productive 
D) local governments may require foreign employers to hire host-country nationals 
A) most customers prefer to do business with local people 
B) hiring local citizens is less costly than relocating expatriates 
C) home-country nationals tend to be more productive 
D) local governments may require foreign employers to hire host-country nationals

Question 17

What can sensitivity training help expatriates with?

Accepted Answer

A) overcoming ethnic prejudices they might harbour 
B) developing a better understanding of ethical considerations abroad 
C) dealing with the dynamics they will face abroad 
D) dealing with gender issues in the workplace 
A) overcoming ethnic prejudices they might harbour 
B) developing a better understanding of ethical considerations abroad 
C) dealing with the dynamics they will face abroad 
D) dealing with gender issues in the workplace

Question 18

Which assumption represents the biggest mistake managers can make when managing employees in a foreign country?

Accepted Answer

A) in some countries,people are more relaxed about time 
B) people in different countries have similar expectations 
C) people in different countries have different values 
D) contracts may be negotiated differently in different countries 
A) in some countries,people are more relaxed about time 
B) people in different countries have similar expectations 
C) people in different countries have different values 
D) contracts may be negotiated differently in different countries

Question 19

What has happened to the wage gap between host-country managers and expatriate managers?

Accepted Answer

A) it has widened since the recession of 2008 began 
B) it has narrowed due to increased competition in the labour market 
C) it has remained virtually unchanged for many years 
D) it is currently under review as more countries introduce pay equity legislation 
A) it has widened since the recession of 2008 began 
B) it has narrowed due to increased competition in the labour market 
C) it has remained virtually unchanged for many years 
D) it is currently under review as more countries introduce pay equity legislation

Question 20

What term is used to describe employees who are native of a country other than the host or home country?

Accepted Answer

A) third-country nationals 
B) expatriates 
C) home-country nationals 
D) host-country nationals 
A) third-country nationals 
B) expatriates 
C) home-country nationals 
D) host-country nationals

Improved telecommunications and travel have made it easier to match up employers and employees of all kinds worldwide.

A firm that has integrated worldwide operations through a centralized home office is called a transnational corporation.

A firm with independent business units operating in several countries is called a multinational corporation.

The process of employee transition home from an international assignment is referred to as repatriation.

The selection process for international assignments should emphasize the same employment factors regardless of the nature of the assignment.

What are two key types of training for employees working internationally?

Labour union restrictions can have an impact on hiring.

Which method of pay is quite common on a global scale?

A shortage of talent is one of the reasons why more companies are recruiting internationally.

HRM can ensure the corporation's intellectual property rights throughout its worldwide operations by including appropriate language in its employment contract.

It is estimated that the financial costs associated with failed global assignments is in the range of 2 to 2.5 billion per year.

One of the most complex areas of international HRM is compensation.

The only stable factors across all cultures that an international corporation can rely upon to develop consistent practices are: strategies and structures.

Why are international corporations making greater use of third-country nationals?

What is one disadvantage of increased use of host-country nationals?

What can sensitivity training help expatriates with?

Which assumption represents the biggest mistake managers can make when managing employees in a foreign country?

What has happened to the wage gap between host-country managers and expatriate managers?

What term is used to describe employees who are native of a country other than the host or home country?

The Challenges of Hrm

The Legal Framework of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Human Resource Planning, recruitment, and Selection

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

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Exam 11: International Human Resources Management

Improved telecommunications and travel have made it easier to match up employers and employees of all kinds worldwide.

A firm that has integrated worldwide operations through a centralized home office is called a transnational corporation.

A firm with independent business units operating in several countries is called a multinational corporation.

The process of employee transition home from an international assignment is referred to as repatriation.

The selection process for international assignments should emphasize the same employment factors regardless of the nature of the assignment.

What are two key types of training for employees working internationally?

Labour union restrictions can have an impact on hiring.

Which method of pay is quite common on a global scale?

A shortage of talent is one of the reasons why more companies are recruiting internationally.

HRM can ensure the corporation's intellectual property rights throughout its worldwide operations by including appropriate language in its employment contract.

It is estimated that the financial costs associated with failed global assignments is in the range of 2 to 2.5 billion per year.

One of the most complex areas of international HRM is compensation.

The only stable factors across all cultures that an international corporation can rely upon to develop consistent practices are: strategies and structures.

Why are international corporations making greater use of third-country nationals?

What is one disadvantage of increased use of host-country nationals?

What can sensitivity training help expatriates with?

Which assumption represents the biggest mistake managers can make when managing employees in a foreign country?

What has happened to the wage gap between host-country managers and expatriate managers?

What term is used to describe employees who are native of a country other than the host or home country?

The Challenges of Hrm

The Legal Framework of Hrm

Defining and Designing the Work

Human Resource Planning, recruitment, and Selection

Orientation, training, and Development

Managing Performance

Recognizing and Rewarding Employees

A Part 1creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

B Part 2creating a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

Management Rights, employee Rights, and Discipline

Labour Relations and Collective Bargaining

Filters