Question 1

Our worst fears materialized when,as a result of NAFTA,unemployment rates increased sharply in all three countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In some European countries,the government intervenes in all aspects of collective bargaining.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A disorientation that causes perpetual stress and is experienced by people who settle overseas for extended periods is called culture shock.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A government document granting a foreign individual the right to seek employment is called a work permit or visa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Organizations commonly wait until the activities are established in the host country before sending home-country expatriates to take up their foreign assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

As a result of the standardization of academic credentials,it is no longer necessary to assess them for foreign-born employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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.In selecting candidates for this Italian assignment,what did the ABC Company executives assess to determine which manager was the most suitable?

Accepted Answer

A) they assessed employee preparation 
B) they assessed augmented skills and attributes 
C) they assessed personality 
D) they assessed core skills 
A) they assessed employee preparation 
B) they assessed augmented skills and attributes 
C) they assessed personality 
D) they assessed core skills

Question 8

What is a foreign assignment of 6 to12 months called?

Accepted Answer

A) a brief assignment 
B) a short-term assignment 
C) a commuter assignment 
D) a temporary assignment 
A) a brief assignment 
B) a short-term assignment 
C) a commuter assignment 
D) a temporary assignment

Question 9

In Germany,the law requires representation of labour on the board of directors of a company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A primary reason for a foreign assignment failure is the person's family (e.g.spouse and children).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

On the whole,apprenticeship training in Europe is superior to that in Canada.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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.Doug has never been to Italy,and does not know much about Italians.What can sensitivity training help him with?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Define each of the four types of international businesses.

Accepted Answer

1.International Corporation - A domestic

Question 14

There is a trend for international corporations to reduce the use of third-country nationals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Core skills are helpful in facilitating the efforts of expatriate managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What criterion would be inappropriate for measuring the effectiveness of an expatriate?

Accepted Answer

A) profits 
B) productivity 
C) cultivating relationships with citizens of the host-country 
D) ROI 
A) profits 
B) productivity 
C) cultivating relationships with citizens of the host-country 
D) ROI

Question 17

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 Doug arrives,he finds that the ABC managers who were of Italian origin used a set of factors as a basis for hiring that are different than Canadian-born managers do.What factors did he observe them using?

Accepted Answer

A) family ties;merit;social status 
B) social status;common origin;family ties 
C) merit;family ties;social status 
D) common origin;family ties;merit 
A) family ties;merit;social status 
B) social status;common origin;family ties 
C) merit;family ties;social status 
D) common origin;family ties;merit

Question 18

Not being able to adapt to a new social setting is the primary cause of failure of foreign assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A major source of trained labour in Canada is apprenticeship training programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Multinational companies tend to use the same kinds of internal and external recruitment sources as are used in their home countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Our worst fears materialized when,as a result of NAFTA,unemployment rates increased sharply in all three countries.

In some European countries,the government intervenes in all aspects of collective bargaining.

A disorientation that causes perpetual stress and is experienced by people who settle overseas for extended periods is called culture shock.

A government document granting a foreign individual the right to seek employment is called a work permit or visa.

Organizations commonly wait until the activities are established in the host country before sending home-country expatriates to take up their foreign assignments.

As a result of the standardization of academic credentials,it is no longer necessary to assess them for foreign-born employees.

What is a foreign assignment of 6 to12 months called?

In Germany,the law requires representation of labour on the board of directors of a company.

A primary reason for a foreign assignment failure is the person's family (e.g.spouse and children).

On the whole,apprenticeship training in Europe is superior to that in Canada.

Define each of the four types of international businesses.

There is a trend for international corporations to reduce the use of third-country nationals.

Core skills are helpful in facilitating the efforts of expatriate managers.

What criterion would be inappropriate for measuring the effectiveness of an expatriate?

Not being able to adapt to a new social setting is the primary cause of failure of foreign assignments.

A major source of trained labour in Canada is apprenticeship training programs.

Multinational companies tend to use the same kinds of internal and external recruitment sources as are used in their home countries.

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

Our worst fears materialized when,as a result of NAFTA,unemployment rates increased sharply in all three countries.

In some European countries,the government intervenes in all aspects of collective bargaining.

A disorientation that causes perpetual stress and is experienced by people who settle overseas for extended periods is called culture shock.

A government document granting a foreign individual the right to seek employment is called a work permit or visa.

Organizations commonly wait until the activities are established in the host country before sending home-country expatriates to take up their foreign assignments.

As a result of the standardization of academic credentials,it is no longer necessary to assess them for foreign-born employees.

What is a foreign assignment of 6 to12 months called?

In Germany,the law requires representation of labour on the board of directors of a company.

A primary reason for a foreign assignment failure is the person's family (e.g.spouse and children).

On the whole,apprenticeship training in Europe is superior to that in Canada.

Define each of the four types of international businesses.

There is a trend for international corporations to reduce the use of third-country nationals.

Core skills are helpful in facilitating the efforts of expatriate managers.

What criterion would be inappropriate for measuring the effectiveness of an expatriate?

Not being able to adapt to a new social setting is the primary cause of failure of foreign assignments.

A major source of trained labour in Canada is apprenticeship training programs.

Multinational companies tend to use the same kinds of internal and external recruitment sources as are used in their home countries.

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