Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of global staff member?

Accepted Answer

A)  expatriate 
B)  contingent worker 
C)  third-country national 
D)  host-country national 
A)  expatriate 
B)  contingent worker 
C)  third-country national 
D)  host-country national

Question 2

Identify and define the three ways in which companies can enter global markets without making substantial investments.

Accepted Answer

Most companies initially become global w

Question 3

Murphy Enterprises recently acquired a controlling interest in Mexico's leading clothing retailer.Murphy plans to open additional retail stores in the next three years.Some of Murphy's top executives advocate the idea of transferring U.S.managers to Mexico to oversee the construction and opening of the new stores.Another group of Murphy executives believe that host-country nationals should manage the project.
-Which of the following best supports a decision to fill management positions with expatriates?

Accepted Answer

A)  Murphy needs to ensure that Mexico operations are closely linked to headquarters. 
B)  Most Murphy expatriates resign within one year of their return to the United States. 
C)  Murphy wants to develop close community relationships in Mexico. 
D)  Employees hired by Murphy are provided extensive training. 
A)  Murphy needs to ensure that Mexico operations are closely linked to headquarters. 
B)  Most Murphy expatriates resign within one year of their return to the United States. 
C)  Murphy wants to develop close community relationships in Mexico. 
D)  Employees hired by Murphy are provided extensive training.

Question 4

Which of the following sells similar products throughout the world with components that are made in different countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  foreign corporation 
B)  multinational corporation 
C)  international corporation 
D)  global corporation 
A)  foreign corporation 
B)  multinational corporation 
C)  international corporation 
D)  global corporation

Question 5

All of the following are characteristics of an effective in-house repatriation program EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  recognition of the employee's overseas contribution 
B)  clarification of the employee's position at the firm 
C)  reorganization of the employee's work environment 
D)  utilization of the employee's new international skills 
A)  recognition of the employee's overseas contribution 
B)  clarification of the employee's position at the firm 
C)  reorganization of the employee's work environment 
D)  utilization of the employee's new international skills

Question 6

The ________ approach protects the standard of living of expatriate employees.

Accepted Answer

A)  balance sheet 
B)  tax equalization 
C)  human capital valuation 
D)  operating expense 
A)  balance sheet 
B)  tax equalization 
C)  human capital valuation 
D)  operating expense

Question 7

Discuss two factors that influence the effectiveness of performance appraisal practices throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

The two factors are information asymmetr

Question 8

What is a global corporation? Explain the staffing approach commonly used by global corporations.

Accepted Answer

Many firms have evolved beyond being mul

Question 9

What is the key to keeping virtual teams working effectively together?

Accepted Answer

A)  work sampling methods 
B)  strategic planning 
C)  communication 
D)  efficiency 
A)  work sampling methods 
B)  strategic planning 
C)  communication 
D)  efficiency

Question 10

Experts say that taking a global approach to safety opens up a wealth of opportunities to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Chad Thompson,senior consultant at Aon Hewitt,the best virtual workers share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding collaborative relationships 
B)  preferring routine job responsibilities 
C)  preferring to work alone 
D)  thriving on interdependent working relationships 
A)  avoiding collaborative relationships 
B)  preferring routine job responsibilities 
C)  preferring to work alone 
D)  thriving on interdependent working relationships

Question 12

In which country has economic growth been affected by the widespread return of unskilled factory workers from large cities to rural farming locations?

Accepted Answer

A)  United States 
B)  Germany 
C)  China 
D)  India 
A)  United States 
B)  Germany 
C)  China 
D)  India

Question 13

During the self-selection phase,expatriate candidates must consider whether their spouses and children are interested in relocating internationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Chilean textile unions are allowed to participate in collective bargaining,but miner and carpenter unions are prohibited from the activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why do so many returning expatriates experience dissatisfaction upon repatriation? How can firms correct this problem?

Accepted Answer

Repatriation is the process of bringing

Question 16

In principle,China's citizens do not elect individuals to serve in the Communist Party.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Tyler is a corporate HR manager at a global corporation that uses the polycentric staffing approach.Which of the following most likely describes the focus of Tyler's job?

Accepted Answer

A)  handling adjustment issues when home-country nationals return from assignment 
B)  coordinating relevant activities with their counterparts in each foreign operation 
C)  developing appropriate expatriate compensation packages 
D)  selecting and training managers for foreign assignments 
A)  handling adjustment issues when home-country nationals return from assignment 
B)  coordinating relevant activities with their counterparts in each foreign operation 
C)  developing appropriate expatriate compensation packages 
D)  selecting and training managers for foreign assignments

Question 18

The functional areas in global human resource management are unlike those in domestic human resource management because of cultural and economic differences around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Experts recommend giving returning expatriates jobs with less responsibility than their international assignments to help ease the repatriation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which staffing strategy assumes that home-office perspectives and issues should take precedence over local perspectives and issues?

Accepted Answer

A)  polycentric 
B)  ethnocentric 
C)  regiocentric 
D)  geocentric 
A)  polycentric 
B)  ethnocentric 
C)  regiocentric 
D)  geocentric

Which of the following is NOT a type of global staff member?

Identify and define the three ways in which companies can enter global markets without making substantial investments.

Which of the following sells similar products throughout the world with components that are made in different countries?

All of the following are characteristics of an effective in-house repatriation program EXCEPT ________.

The ________ approach protects the standard of living of expatriate employees.

Discuss two factors that influence the effectiveness of performance appraisal practices throughout the world.

What is a global corporation? Explain the staffing approach commonly used by global corporations.

What is the key to keeping virtual teams working effectively together?

Experts say that taking a global approach to safety opens up a wealth of opportunities to improve performance.

According to Chad Thompson,senior consultant at Aon Hewitt,the best virtual workers share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.

In which country has economic growth been affected by the widespread return of unskilled factory workers from large cities to rural farming locations?

During the self-selection phase,expatriate candidates must consider whether their spouses and children are interested in relocating internationally.

Chilean textile unions are allowed to participate in collective bargaining,but miner and carpenter unions are prohibited from the activity.

Why do so many returning expatriates experience dissatisfaction upon repatriation? How can firms correct this problem?

In principle,China's citizens do not elect individuals to serve in the Communist Party.

Tyler is a corporate HR manager at a global corporation that uses the polycentric staffing approach.Which of the following most likely describes the focus of Tyler's job?

The functional areas in global human resource management are unlike those in domestic human resource management because of cultural and economic differences around the world.

Experts recommend giving returning expatriates jobs with less responsibility than their international assignments to help ease the repatriation process.

Which staffing strategy assumes that home-office perspectives and issues should take precedence over local perspectives and issues?

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

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Exam 14: Global Human Resource Management

Which of the following is NOT a type of global staff member?

Identify and define the three ways in which companies can enter global markets without making substantial investments.

Which of the following sells similar products throughout the world with components that are made in different countries?

All of the following are characteristics of an effective in-house repatriation program EXCEPT ________.

The ________ approach protects the standard of living of expatriate employees.

Discuss two factors that influence the effectiveness of performance appraisal practices throughout the world.

What is a global corporation? Explain the staffing approach commonly used by global corporations.

What is the key to keeping virtual teams working effectively together?

Experts say that taking a global approach to safety opens up a wealth of opportunities to improve performance.

According to Chad Thompson,senior consultant at Aon Hewitt,the best virtual workers share all of the following characteristics EXCEPT ________.

In which country has economic growth been affected by the widespread return of unskilled factory workers from large cities to rural farming locations?

During the self-selection phase,expatriate candidates must consider whether their spouses and children are interested in relocating internationally.

Chilean textile unions are allowed to participate in collective bargaining,but miner and carpenter unions are prohibited from the activity.

Why do so many returning expatriates experience dissatisfaction upon repatriation? How can firms correct this problem?

In principle,China's citizens do not elect individuals to serve in the Communist Party.

Tyler is a corporate HR manager at a global corporation that uses the polycentric staffing approach.Which of the following most likely describes the focus of Tyler's job?

The functional areas in global human resource management are unlike those in domestic human resource management because of cultural and economic differences around the world.

Experts recommend giving returning expatriates jobs with less responsibility than their international assignments to help ease the repatriation process.

Which staffing strategy assumes that home-office perspectives and issues should take precedence over local perspectives and issues?

Human Resource Management: An Overview

Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Workforce Diversity

Strategic Planning, Human Resource Planning, and Job Analysis

Recruitment

Selection

Performance Management and Appraisal

Training and Development

Direct Financial Compensation Core Compensation:

Indirect Financial Compensation Employee Benefits:

Labor Unions and Collective Bargaining

Internal Employee Relations

Employee Safety, Health, and Wellness

Filters