Exam 11: International Human Resources Management

In which country are unions more closely aligned to employers than employees?

The failure of companies to have effective repatriation plans has resulted in returning employees leaving the companies soon after returning home.What is a key reason for their departures from the organizations?

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

Slightly over one half of Canadian companies have a repatriation plan.

International corporations must take into consideration the various cultural environments of their host countries when developing HR policies and programs.

Which statement reflects the loyalty of North American employees when compared to Japanese employees?

What are the skills called that are critical to an employee's success abroad?

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.From the perspective of the ABC executives located in Canada,what would Italy be considered?

What is the primary reason for an expatriate to fail his or her assignment?

Which type of organization is a domestic firm that uses its existing capabilities to move into overseas markets?

Those working internationally need to know as much as possible about the history,values,and dynamics of the host country.

The supervisor in the host country should always be the person who assesses the performance of an expatriate subordinate.

Which term refers to the representation of labour on the board of directors of a company?

The EU is Canada's largest trading partner.

International assignments tend to delay developmental and career advantages while employees are on assignment.

HR planning in a global corporation will be affected by the health of the economies throughout their worldwide locations.

The laws governing union/management relations is fairly standardized across all countries.

It is not uncommon for governments to place pressure on international corporations to use more host-country employees.

List and describe the four steps in the selection process for expatriates.

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.ABC company is clearly using its domestic capabilities to move into overseas markets.Which type of corporation is ABC company?