Question 1

A&P Inc. is setting up production and distribution facilities in Mexico to meet the growing demand there. The company's executives want the human resource department to identify one of its U.S. managers to lead the operations there, so he or she can ensure that the company culture is maintained. They ask the HR vice president to recommend a person with strong financial skills. The HR vice president agrees but adds that they also should use psychological testing to identify candidates who are highly flexible and conscientious. Which statement best supports the HR vice president's advice?

Accepted Answer

A)   These traits will replace the need for support from family members.
B)   These traits will help the manager be extroverted in the new environment.
C)   These traits are associated with a high degree of financial skills.
D)   These traits will prevent the manager from noticing cultural differences.
E)   These traits will help the manager persevere through culture shock.F) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 2

Pablo, an American who works for a U.S.-based company, has been sent to England for a work assignment. Pablo would be known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   expatriate.
B)   repatriate.
C)   host-country national.
D)   third-country national.
E)   guest-country national.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

While training and developing a global workforce, what is a challenge that an organization is most likely to face?

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A)   creating a comprehensive training program for employees from different cultures
B)   making employees aware of the training content and the method of evaluation
C)   linking training objectives to performance management
D)   making employees aware of the development plans
E)   deciding the duration of the training programF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 4

How do international, multinational, and global organizations differ from each other? Briefly summarize the HR issues associated with each type of organization.

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An organization that sets up one or a fe...

Question 5

Identify an advantage of having wide latitude in reducing a company workforce.

Accepted Answer

A)   It gives employers the option of hiring for peak needs and laying off employees if needs decline.
B)   It helps in protecting workers' jobs.
C)   It helps employees adjust to a new culture.
D)   It allows workers to keep more of their earnings regardless of the taxes they pay.
E)   It gives employees the advantage of accumulating many years of work experience in an organization.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 6

Morgan, a consultant, was assigned to an overseas project in China for a period of two years. After only seven months, Morgan's manager decides to bring Morgan back to the home country and replace him with someone else in China. Which statement, if true, is most likely to have caused this decision?

Accepted Answer

A)   Morgan exhibited the ability to effectively communicate in Mandarin.
B)   Morgan exhibited a sense of intolerance toward collectivist ideals.
C)   Morgan exhibited high levels of extroversion that were required for the job.
D)   Morgan exhibited high levels of cohesiveness.
E)   Morgan exhibited lower levels of disillusionment than other employees.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Dwight, Dane & Associates, a consulting firm with offices in seven countries, is bringing together employees from all locations for a leadership training event. Which consideration is most affected by the international nature of the workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)   the need to measure training outcomes
B)   the need to have training objectives
C)   management's interest in the topic
D)   the employees' motivation level
E)   cultural differencesF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

Cross-cultural training requires developing a greater awareness of one's own culture, too.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Agger Inc. is opening an overseas office for the first time and is sending its best sales manager to oversee the start-up for two years. Zac, Agger Inc.'s human resource manager, is preparing cross-cultural training for the sales manager. A colleague suggests to Zac that he include the manager's spouse in the training. Should Zac follow the advice of his colleague?

Accepted Answer

A)   No, train only the employee because the employee is the only one going on the assignment.
B)   No, train only the employee because including the spouse adds to costs but not benefits.
C)   Yes, the spouse should be included because not doing so could be seen as sex discrimination.
D)   Yes, the spouse should be included because doing so shows that the company values diversity.
E)   Yes, the spouse should be included because the family's adjustment affects the success of an assignment.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

What is the most likely reason for hiring host-country nationals to fill most of a company's foreign positions?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are familiar with the parent-country's customs.
B)   They can easily understand the values of the local workforce.
C)   They cost more to train, showing the company invests in its workers.
D)   The company will not be required to transport the employee's spouse.
E)   These employees are far more open to taking on new job responsibilities.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 11

In Ireland, the pay structure includes high pay for managers relative to nonmanagement employees. Which statement best explains the wide pay difference in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

A)   Market structures are consistent across countries.
B)   Ireland does not have good recruiting systems for identifying talented managers.
C)   Irish managers tend not to be loyal, so companies are constantly replacing them.
D)   Multinational companies have been leaving Ireland because of falling demand.
E)   The demand for managers with technical expertise has been outstripping the supply.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

High uncertainty avoidance refers to a strong cultural preference for structured situations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Appropriate behavior in Ghana includes

Accepted Answer

A)   touching foreheads as a sign of greeting.
B)   dramatic displays of loyalty only when it suits the individual.
C)   disobedience of government-suggested regulations and procedures.
D)   the length of eye contact.
E)   repaying obligations.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Identify a true statement about employee benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)   In both the United States and Europe, the awarding of stock options is linked to specific performance goals.
B)   Pension plans are more widespread in the United States and Japan than in Western Europe.
C)   Unlike in the United States, compensation plans in other countries are less likely to include benefits.
D)   Paid vacation tends to be more generous in Western Europe than in the United States.
E)   Although stock options became a common form of incentive pay in Europe during the 1990s, American businesses did not begin to adopt them until the end of that decade.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

A country's political system does not usually affect human resource management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Grant, an employee of Reiker Co., an American company, was sent to Turkey for an assignment. HR specialists at Reiker Co. have been preparing Grant for his return to the United States after three years. Which term describes the process being undertaken by the HR team at Reiker Co.?

Accepted Answer

A)   cross-cultural preparation
B)   time orientation
C)   repatriation
D)   uncertainty avoidance
E)   culture shockF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Which agreement was adopted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States to encourage trade between the three countries?

Accepted Answer

A)   CSN
B)   NAFTA
C)   PICTA
D)   APEC
E)   TAFTAF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

Expatriates are employees from a country other than the parent country or the host country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In countries with large power distances, people address one another with first names.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe the terms parent country, host country, and third country.

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Which agreement was adopted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States to encourage trade between the three countries?

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A country's political system does not usually affect human resource management.

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Identify a true statement about employee benefits.

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While training and developing a global workforce, what is a challenge that an organization is most likely to face?

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In Ireland, the pay structure includes high pay for managers relative to nonmanagement employees. Which statement best explains the wide pay difference in Ireland?

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Describe the terms parent country, host country, and third country.

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How do international, multinational, and global organizations differ from each other? Briefly summarize the HR issues associated with each type of organization.

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Expatriates are employees from a country other than the parent country or the host country.

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Grant, an employee of Reiker Co., an American company, was sent to Turkey for an assignment. HR specialists at Reiker Co. have been preparing Grant for his return to the United States after three years. Which term describes the process being undertaken by the HR team at Reiker Co.?

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Morgan, a consultant, was assigned to an overseas project in China for a period of two years. After only seven months, Morgan's manager decides to bring Morgan back to the home country and replace him with someone else in China. Which statement, if true, is most likely to have caused this decision?

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Identify an advantage of having wide latitude in reducing a company workforce.

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Dwight, Dane & Associates, a consulting firm with offices in seven countries, is bringing together employees from all locations for a leadership training event. Which consideration is most affected by the international nature of the workforce?

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Cross-cultural training requires developing a greater awareness of one's own culture, too.

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In countries with large power distances, people address one another with first names.

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Appropriate behavior in Ghana includes

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Pablo, an American who works for a U.S.-based company, has been sent to England for a work assignment. Pablo would be known as a(n)

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High uncertainty avoidance refers to a strong cultural preference for structured situations.

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What is the most likely reason for hiring host-country nationals to fill most of a company's foreign positions?

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