Question 1

In which country do companies incur the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker?

Accepted Answer

A) China 
B) Norway 
C) United States 
D) Canada 
A) China 
B) Norway 
C) United States 
D) Canada

Question 2

Indian per capita expenditure on health care in 2010 was what amount at the international dollar rate?

Accepted Answer

A) $132 
B) $190 
C) $650 
D) $722 
A) $132 
B) $190 
C) $650 
D) $722

Question 3

The People's Republic of China Labor Law of 1995 resulted in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) shift to state-owned enterprises 
B) collective contracts 
C) state controlled benefits 
D) break from "iron rice bowl" employment 
A) shift to state-owned enterprises 
B) collective contracts 
C) state controlled benefits 
D) break from "iron rice bowl" employment

Question 4

Which of the following countries has the lowest per capita GDP?

Accepted Answer

A) India 
B) Mexico 
C) Brazil 
D) China 
A) India 
B) Mexico 
C) Brazil 
D) China

Question 5

Mexico can be defined as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) constitutional monarchy 
B) federal republic 
C) parliamentary democracy 
D) autocracy 
A) constitutional monarchy 
B) federal republic 
C) parliamentary democracy 
D) autocracy

Question 6

In ________,time away from work for pregnant women under the terms of the Maternity Leave Law still counts towards entitlement to vacation time.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________,time away from work for pregnant...

Question 7

What Canadian province has the highest minimum wage?

Accepted Answer

A) Newfoundland 
B) British Columbia 
C) Nunavut 
D) Alberta 
A) Newfoundland 
B) British Columbia 
C) Nunavut 
D) Alberta

Question 8

Xue has been working at an electronics manufacturing plant in China for the last 5 years.Which one of the following should NOT be true regarding her paid time off benefits?

Accepted Answer

A) She is entitled to "home leave" as her husband lives in another city in China. 
B) Her employer is obliged to pay all her travel expenses when she visits her husband who lives in another city. 
C) She is entitled to a minimum of 90 days maternity leave. 
D) During an employer-approved medical treatment period,her salary is based on 50% of the local minimum wage. 
A) She is entitled to "home leave" as her husband lives in another city in China. 
B) Her employer is obliged to pay all her travel expenses when she visits her husband who lives in another city. 
C) She is entitled to a minimum of 90 days maternity leave. 
D) During an employer-approved medical treatment period,her salary is based on 50% of the local minimum wage.

Question 9

Canadian retirement plans are most similar to that of which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

A) Brazil 
B) Italy 
C) U)S. 
D) Germany 
A) Brazil 
B) Italy 
C) U)S. 
D) Germany

Question 10

An employee should receive regular pay during illness for a period of how many weeks in Germany?

Accepted Answer

A) 4 weeks 
B) 6 weeks 
C) 8 weeks 
D) 10 weeks 
A) 4 weeks 
B) 6 weeks 
C) 8 weeks 
D) 10 weeks

Question 11

In 2013,________ is the largest economy in Asia (and growing rapidly).

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 2013,________ is the largest economy in...

Question 12

XYZ Co.plans to open a new facility in Canada to be able to reach its Canadian customers more quickly.Which of the following is true regarding labor-related considerations of the new facility?

Accepted Answer

A) Canada does not possess a statuary minimum wage law. 
B) Federal legislation in Canada can override provincial laws. 
C) Both individual and collective employment relationships are controlled at the province level. 
D) There is one common law governing individual employment contracts for all provinces. 
A) Canada does not possess a statuary minimum wage law. 
B) Federal legislation in Canada can override provincial laws. 
C) Both individual and collective employment relationships are controlled at the province level. 
D) There is one common law governing individual employment contracts for all provinces.

Question 13

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of NAFTA?

Accepted Answer

A) NAALC 
B) convergence of labor standards 
C) only Mexico and United States are members 
D) trade deals 
A) NAALC 
B) convergence of labor standards 
C) only Mexico and United States are members 
D) trade deals

Question 14

What percentage of their gross earnings do Brazilian employees put towards social insurance?

Accepted Answer

A) 1)5% 
B) 3)7% 
C) 6)5% 
D) 8)5% 
A) 1)5% 
B) 3)7% 
C) 6)5% 
D) 8)5%

Question 15

In China,the minimum wage rates are set by ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In China,the minimum wage rates are set...

Question 16

In ________,employees are entitled to 6 vacation days after 1 year of employment and to 2 more days for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 12 days.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________,employees are entitled to 6 vacation...

Question 17

At least how many days of maternity leave are women entitled to in China?

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 90 
C) 100 
D) 120 
A) 60 
B) 90 
C) 100 
D) 120

Question 18

In China,what percentage of local average annual wage for previous year is used to set minimum earnings for employee pension contributions?

Accepted Answer

A) 50% 
B) 60% 
C) 70% 
D) 80% 
A) 50% 
B) 60% 
C) 70% 
D) 80%

Question 19

In Germany,the minimum wage rate is established by the ________.

Accepted Answer

collective

Question 20

The ________ is a unique international organization that aims at becoming an economic superpower,while still retaining such practices as high levels of employment,social welfare protection,and strong trade unions.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is a unique international organization...

In which country do companies incur the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker?

Indian per capita expenditure on health care in 2010 was what amount at the international dollar rate?

The People's Republic of China Labor Law of 1995 resulted in which of the following?

Which of the following countries has the lowest per capita GDP?

Mexico can be defined as which of the following?

In ________,time away from work for pregnant women under the terms of the Maternity Leave Law still counts towards entitlement to vacation time.

What Canadian province has the highest minimum wage?

Xue has been working at an electronics manufacturing plant in China for the last 5 years.Which one of the following should NOT be true regarding her paid time off benefits?

Canadian retirement plans are most similar to that of which of the following countries?

An employee should receive regular pay during illness for a period of how many weeks in Germany?

In 2013,________ is the largest economy in Asia (and growing rapidly).

XYZ Co.plans to open a new facility in Canada to be able to reach its Canadian customers more quickly.Which of the following is true regarding labor-related considerations of the new facility?

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of NAFTA?

What percentage of their gross earnings do Brazilian employees put towards social insurance?

In China,the minimum wage rates are set by ________.

In ________,employees are entitled to 6 vacation days after 1 year of employment and to 2 more days for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 12 days.

At least how many days of maternity leave are women entitled to in China?

In China,what percentage of local average annual wage for previous year is used to set minimum earnings for employee pension contributions?

In Germany,the minimum wage rate is established by the ________.

The ________ is a unique international organization that aims at becoming an economic superpower,while still retaining such practices as high levels of employment,social welfare protection,and strong trade unions.

Strategic Compensation: a Component of Human Resource Systems

Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice

Traditional Bases for Pay: Seniority and Merit

Incentive Pay

Person-Focused Pay

Building Internally Consistent Compensation Systems

Building Market-Competitive Compensation Systems

Building Pay Structures That Recognize Individual Contributions

Discretionary Benefits

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans and Health Insurance Programs

Legally Required Benefits

Compensating Executives

Compensating the Flexible Work Force: Contingent Employees and Flexible Work Schedules

Compensation Expatriates

Challenges Facing Compensation Professionals

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Exam 15: Pay and Benefits Outside the United States

In which country do companies incur the highest hourly cost for employing a manufacturing worker?

Indian per capita expenditure on health care in 2010 was what amount at the international dollar rate?

The People's Republic of China Labor Law of 1995 resulted in which of the following?

Which of the following countries has the lowest per capita GDP?

Mexico can be defined as which of the following?

In ________,time away from work for pregnant women under the terms of the Maternity Leave Law still counts towards entitlement to vacation time.

What Canadian province has the highest minimum wage?

Xue has been working at an electronics manufacturing plant in China for the last 5 years.Which one of the following should NOT be true regarding her paid time off benefits?

Canadian retirement plans are most similar to that of which of the following countries?

An employee should receive regular pay during illness for a period of how many weeks in Germany?

In 2013,________ is the largest economy in Asia (and growing rapidly).

XYZ Co.plans to open a new facility in Canada to be able to reach its Canadian customers more quickly.Which of the following is true regarding labor-related considerations of the new facility?

Which one of the following is NOT a characteristic of NAFTA?

What percentage of their gross earnings do Brazilian employees put towards social insurance?

In China,the minimum wage rates are set by ________.

In ________,employees are entitled to 6 vacation days after 1 year of employment and to 2 more days for each subsequent year up to a maximum of 12 days.

At least how many days of maternity leave are women entitled to in China?

In China,what percentage of local average annual wage for previous year is used to set minimum earnings for employee pension contributions?

In Germany,the minimum wage rate is established by the ________.

The ________ is a unique international organization that aims at becoming an economic superpower,while still retaining such practices as high levels of employment,social welfare protection,and strong trade unions.

Strategic Compensation: a Component of Human Resource Systems

Contextual Influences on Compensation Practice

Traditional Bases for Pay: Seniority and Merit

Incentive Pay

Person-Focused Pay

Building Internally Consistent Compensation Systems

Building Market-Competitive Compensation Systems

Building Pay Structures That Recognize Individual Contributions

Discretionary Benefits

Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans and Health Insurance Programs

Legally Required Benefits

Compensating Executives

Compensating the Flexible Work Force: Contingent Employees and Flexible Work Schedules

Compensation Expatriates

Challenges Facing Compensation Professionals

Filters