Exam 11: International Human Resources Management

In countries outside of Canada,which three factors do managers tend to use as a basis for hiring?

Which factor is considered to be part of a country's cultural environment?

In selecting individuals for a foreign assignment,what step needs to be taken to assess an individual's ability to adapt to different environments?

Tax incentives,tariffs,and quotas are often used by host countries to encourage local hiring.

When companies commence operations in foreign countriese,how do they usually set their wage rates?

Of the three sources of employees with whom to staff international operations,which one is preferred in the later stages of internationalization,and why?

Teams composed of members of multiple nationalities working on projects that span multiple countries are referred to as transnational teams.

Guest workers are in greater demand in the hospitality and tourism business where they are primarily needed to take care of the guests at these types of establishments.

To communicate effectively in a foreign country,one need only learn the language.

In Canada,what do managers tend to emphasize in their selection practices?

When companies are making repatriation plans for their international workers,what should they focus on?

Teams composed of members of multiple nationalities working on projects that span multiple countries are referred to as virtual teams.

Mary is a Canadian working for a U.S.-based international company and she is currently on a three month assignment in Saudi Arabia working under her U.S.-based compensation package.What is she considered to be?

In some countries,gesturing with the hands is considered a communications pitfall.

Fortunately for most Canadians,English is almost universally accepted as the primary language for international business.

Which list contains the four core criteria that are viewed as essential in worldwide recruiting efforts?

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.If Doug were to accept the assignment and relocate to Italy,what would he be called?

A firm that attempts to balance local responsiveness and global scale via a network of specialized operating units is called a transnational corporation.

Most executives agree that communication with individuals who have a different language is among the biggest problems for the foreign business traveler.

What is the first step involved in selecting individuals for international assignments?