Question 1

A major management challenge for firms with global brands such as Nike has been:

Accepted Answer

A)  The reaction of Western consumers to allegations of unfair unemployment practices used by subcontractors in countries 
B)  Checking that performance and rewards systems take into consideration codes of conduct 
C)  Physical risk such as danger of staff being taken hostage and of having property damaged 
D)  Having national "managers" in various countries with various structural forms for coordination and accountability 
A)  The reaction of Western consumers to allegations of unfair unemployment practices used by subcontractors in countries 
B)  Checking that performance and rewards systems take into consideration codes of conduct 
C)  Physical risk such as danger of staff being taken hostage and of having property damaged 
D)  Having national "managers" in various countries with various structural forms for coordination and accountability

Question 2

Poaching of skilled employees never happens in Asian-Pacific countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Subsidiaries formed by Greenfield tend to be given more autonomy over industrial relations than firms acquired by acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The less one knows about how a structure came to develop in a distinctive way,the more likely one is to understand it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The Social Accountability 8000 standards were drawn from the UN human rights conventions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

How have unions responded to multinationals as the bargaining power of the multinationals has grown?

Accepted Answer

·Created an International Trade Secretar

Question 7

Conglomerate unions are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Members employed in more than one industry 
B)  Skilled occupational grouping across industries 
C)  Open to all employees 
D)  Representatives of all grades of employees in an industry 
A)  Members employed in more than one industry 
B)  Skilled occupational grouping across industries 
C)  Open to all employees 
D)  Representatives of all grades of employees in an industry

Question 8

International trade secretariats (ITS):

Accepted Answer

A)  Are the acts of staging an investment strikes by the multinational 
B)  Is a loose confederations to provide worldwide links for the national unions in a particular industry or trade 
C)  Is a lobbyist for restrictive national legislation in the USA and Europe 
D)  Are clearing houses for information on key labor provisions around the world 
A)  Are the acts of staging an investment strikes by the multinational 
B)  Is a loose confederations to provide worldwide links for the national unions in a particular industry or trade 
C)  Is a lobbyist for restrictive national legislation in the USA and Europe 
D)  Are clearing houses for information on key labor provisions around the world

Question 9

Western multinational enterprises that are planning offshore activities in China should not be concerned with guanxi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Corporate headquarters will become involved or oversee labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A large home market is a strong incentive to adapt to host-country institutions and norms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A major problem in the offshoring countries of India and China is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Skill shortages 
B)  Resource shortages 
C)  Educational quality 
D)  Research and development 
A)  Skill shortages 
B)  Resource shortages 
C)  Educational quality 
D)  Research and development

Question 13

Greater emphasis on formal management controls and close reporting systems tend to be present in:

Accepted Answer

A)  European firms 
B)  USA firms 
C)  Asian firms 
D)  Australian firms 
A)  European firms 
B)  USA firms 
C)  Asian firms 
D)  Australian firms

Question 14

Trade unions share what seven concerns about dealing (negotiating)with a MNE?

Accepted Answer

·MNEs have formidable financial resource

Question 15

Common reasons for offshoring failure is all EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Unsatisfactory quality of products or services 
B)  Problems of management control 
C)  Inadequate training 
D)  Rapid turnover of local staff 
E)  Language problems 
A)  Unsatisfactory quality of products or services 
B)  Problems of management control 
C)  Inadequate training 
D)  Rapid turnover of local staff 
E)  Language problems

Question 16

Generally speaking,corporate headquarters:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is seldom involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because these agreements seldom effect international plans nor create precedents for negotiations in other countries 
B)  Is seldom involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because headquarters staff feel they do not understand local regulatory and institutional contexts 
C)  Is often involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because headquarters staff do not trust local labor specialist to bargain effectively 
D)  Will become involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because these agreements may affect international plans and/or create precedents for negotiations in other countries 
A)  Is seldom involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because these agreements seldom effect international plans nor create precedents for negotiations in other countries 
B)  Is seldom involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because headquarters staff feel they do not understand local regulatory and institutional contexts 
C)  Is often involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because headquarters staff do not trust local labor specialist to bargain effectively 
D)  Will become involved in labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries because these agreements may affect international plans and/or create precedents for negotiations in other countries

Question 17

Iron rice bowl refers to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Additional iron supplement added in a bowl of cereal 
B)  Guaranteed continuation of employment 
C)  Exclusive offshore activities in China 
D)  Stringent compensation differentials 
A)  Additional iron supplement added in a bowl of cereal 
B)  Guaranteed continuation of employment 
C)  Exclusive offshore activities in China 
D)  Stringent compensation differentials

Question 18

The difference in union structures has no influence on collective bargaining process in Western countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Labor unions response to multinationals are all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  To agree to a major contractual request by MNEs 
B)  To form international trade secretariats 
C)  To lobby for restrictive national legislation 
D)  To achieve regulations of MNEs by international organizations 
A)  To agree to a major contractual request by MNEs 
B)  To form international trade secretariats 
C)  To lobby for restrictive national legislation 
D)  To achieve regulations of MNEs by international organizations

Question 20

In the international industrial relations field,no industrial relations system can be understood without an appreciation of its historical origin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A major management challenge for firms with global brands such as Nike has been:

Poaching of skilled employees never happens in Asian-Pacific countries.

Subsidiaries formed by Greenfield tend to be given more autonomy over industrial relations than firms acquired by acquisition.

The less one knows about how a structure came to develop in a distinctive way,the more likely one is to understand it.

The Social Accountability 8000 standards were drawn from the UN human rights conventions.

How have unions responded to multinationals as the bargaining power of the multinationals has grown?

Conglomerate unions are:

International trade secretariats (ITS):

Western multinational enterprises that are planning offshore activities in China should not be concerned with guanxi.

Corporate headquarters will become involved or oversee labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries.

A large home market is a strong incentive to adapt to host-country institutions and norms.

A major problem in the offshoring countries of India and China is:

Greater emphasis on formal management controls and close reporting systems tend to be present in:

Trade unions share what seven concerns about dealing (negotiating)with a MNE?

Common reasons for offshoring failure is all EXCEPT:

Generally speaking,corporate headquarters:

Iron rice bowl refers to:

The difference in union structures has no influence on collective bargaining process in Western countries.

Labor unions response to multinationals are all of the following EXCEPT:

In the international industrial relations field,no industrial relations system can be understood without an appreciation of its historical origin.

Introduction

The Cultural Context of IHRM

The Organizational Context

IHRM in Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, International Alliances and SMEs

Sourcing Human Resources for Global Markets – Staffing, Recruitment and Selection

International Performance Management

International Training,Development and Careers

International Compensation

IHRM Trends and Future Challenges

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Exam 9: International Industrial Relations and The Global Institutional Context

A major management challenge for firms with global brands such as Nike has been:

Poaching of skilled employees never happens in Asian-Pacific countries.

Subsidiaries formed by Greenfield tend to be given more autonomy over industrial relations than firms acquired by acquisition.

The less one knows about how a structure came to develop in a distinctive way,the more likely one is to understand it.

The Social Accountability 8000 standards were drawn from the UN human rights conventions.

How have unions responded to multinationals as the bargaining power of the multinationals has grown?

Conglomerate unions are:

International trade secretariats (ITS):

Western multinational enterprises that are planning offshore activities in China should not be concerned with guanxi.

Corporate headquarters will become involved or oversee labor agreements made by foreign subsidiaries.

A large home market is a strong incentive to adapt to host-country institutions and norms.

A major problem in the offshoring countries of India and China is:

Greater emphasis on formal management controls and close reporting systems tend to be present in:

Trade unions share what seven concerns about dealing (negotiating)with a MNE?

Common reasons for offshoring failure is all EXCEPT:

Generally speaking,corporate headquarters:

Iron rice bowl refers to:

The difference in union structures has no influence on collective bargaining process in Western countries.

Labor unions response to multinationals are all of the following EXCEPT:

In the international industrial relations field,no industrial relations system can be understood without an appreciation of its historical origin.

Introduction

The Cultural Context of IHRM

The Organizational Context

IHRM in Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, International Alliances and SMEs

Sourcing Human Resources for Global Markets – Staffing, Recruitment and Selection

International Performance Management

International Training,Development and Careers

International Compensation

IHRM Trends and Future Challenges

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