Question 1

Kendra,a human resource professional,works for a U.S.company that will be opening an office in Mexico City.She is preparing an outline for training the managers there in how to carryout performance management.Which of the following statements expresses a valid point to cover in the training?

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A)   If growth slows,the company may have to update its performance plans more often.
B)   If managers are concerned about bad karma,they do not have to give employees feedback.
C)   In delivering feedback,managers should meet cultural standards for bowing and eye contact.
D)   Managers should review employees' shortcomings before giving praise.
E)   Managers can expect that employees want to know what they are doing right.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Daniel,an American,is selected by his firm to undertake a temporary assignment in Russia.Daniel's compensation is determined and adjusted in accordance with the standard of living in Russia.He is also paid relocation expenses to ensure he is not inconvenienced by the transfer.Which of the following approaches have been used to determine Daniel's compensation?

Accepted Answer

A)   third-country based approach
B)   flat-pay approach
C)   transactional approach
D)   balance sheet approach
E)   going-rate approachF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 3

John and Henry are U.S.citizens and work for the same law firm that is headquartered in New York.John,however,works from the firm's London office,while Henry works from the office in New York.Which of the following is a difference between the two employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   John is an expatriate,whereas Henry is a parent-country national.
B)   John is a host-country national,whereas Henry is an expatriate.
C)   John is a third-country national,whereas Henry is a host-country national.
D)   John is a parent-country national,whereas Henry is a host-country national.
E)   John is repatriate,whereas Henry is a third-country national.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following best defines an international organization?

Accepted Answer

A)   an organization that builds facilities in a number of different countries in an effort to minimize distribution costs
B)   an organization that builds facilities in a number of different countries in an effort to minimize production costs
C)   an organization that sets up one or a few facilities in one or a few foreign countries
D)   an organization that exports goods to more than a few countries
E)   an organization that exports goods to a number of different countriesF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Sergio,a Spanish national,is an employee at a U.S.company.He works at the company's branch in Spain.This would imply that Sergio is a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Describe the impact that economic systems have on HRM in international markets.

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A country's economic system,whether capi...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Discuss cross-cultural preparation and its training methods.In addition,describe the three phases of international assignments.

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Cross-cultural preparation involves trai...

Question 9

Jenny,a sales executive,believes that her hard work and persistence will reap rewards in the future.She is not very assertive,prefers to be instructed,and awaits her team's approval before taking decisions.Jenny's attitudes and behavior are consistent with a culture that

Accepted Answer

A)   is highly individualistic.
B)   has high power distance.
C)   is low on uncertainty avoidance.
D)   is feminine.
E)   is long-term oriented.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 10

Educational opportunities remain constant from one country to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Joanne and Patrick are expatriates working for different companies in two different countries.Joanne's company is very structured,follows rigid rules for security,and expects employees to behave in a certain manner.Patrick's company is a little more relaxed,and they tend to take each day as it comes.Which of the following cultural differences contributes to this difference in the way these corporations operate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Joanne's company is in a country high in feminine culture,whereas Patrick's company is in a country high in masculine culture.
B)   The culture of Joanne's company functions with a low power distance,whereas the culture of Patrick's functions with high power distance.
C)   Joanne's host country functions at an individualistic level,whereas Patrick's host country functions at a collectivist level.
D)   Joanne is in a company with a short-term orientation culture,whereas Patrick is in a company with a long-term orientation culture.
E)   Joanne's company's culture functions with a high uncertainty avoidance,whereas Patrick's company's culture functions with a low uncertainty avoidance.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 12

Which of the following terms would accurately describe an individual who was born in the United States and is currently working in Germany for a company headquartered in China?

Accepted Answer

A)   parent-country national
B)   host-country national
C)   third-country national
D)   home-country national
E)   guest-country nationalF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 13

According to research,employees who are extroverted,agreeable,and conscientious are most successful at completing overseas assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Identify a true statement about the balance sheet approach used for expatriate compensation.

Accepted Answer

A)   It includes planning for how the returning employee will contribute to the organization.
B)   It ensures managers receive extra pay for the inconvenience of locating overseas.
C)   It refers to the expatriate receiving information and recognizing changes while abroad.
D)   It withholds the amount of tax to be paid in the host country.
E)   It constantly changes in response to a host of economic forces.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Communication and _____ are the activities used by companies in the process of helping employees repatriate.

Accepted Answer

A)   validation
B)   equalization
C)   dissolution
D)   resolution
E)   exclusionF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

U.S.-based GlitterMe introduced a line of accessories that have been very popular in France,leading the company to want to open a distribution facility there.The marketing manager is optimistic and wants to scale up fast,but the HR manager advises proceeding with caution.What difference between the countries best explains the HR manager's advice?

Accepted Answer

A)   If the company replaces French workers in the future,they will have to develop new skills.
B)   HR planning addresses hiring but cannot prepare the company for a possible slowdown.
C)   French companies are developing computer systems to automate distribution facilities.
D)   French laws encourage layoffs when business slows,which is bad for morale.
E)   U.S.laws give employers wide latitude for workforce reductions,but French laws do not.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Bryan,an American,works for a company that manufactures electronics.His managers select him for an assignment to lead the launch of a new product line in Japan.Which of the following topics will be the most important in training to prepare him for the assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)   the advantages of U.S.culture
B)   marketing skills
C)   details about the new product line
D)   what to expect from Japanese culture
E)   how to determine the purchasing power of his salary in JapanF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Compared with other countries,the United States allows employers much latitude in reducing their workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the main objective of a company using the balance sheet approach to determine compensation for expatriate managers?

Accepted Answer

A)   to ensure that the company does not get stuck with paying the higher costs of living in an overseas location
B)   to adjust the manager's pay downward so total compensation reflects the benefits of getting to travel
C)   to give the manager the same amount of pay as in the home country,but in the host country's currency
D)   to give the manager an amount of compensation that enables the company to balance the books
E)   to give the manager the same standard of living plus extra for the inconvenience of movingF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

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) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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Educational opportunities remain constant from one country to another.

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Sergio,a Spanish national,is an employee at a U.S.company.He works at the company's branch in Spain.This would imply that Sergio is a

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Which of the following best defines an international organization?

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Bryan,an American,works for a company that manufactures electronics.His managers select him for an assignment to lead the launch of a new product line in Japan.Which of the following topics will be the most important in training to prepare him for the assignment?

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Which of the following terms would accurately describe an individual who was born in the United States and is currently working in Germany for a company headquartered in China?

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Compared with other countries,the United States allows employers much latitude in reducing their workforce.

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

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Jenny,a sales executive,believes that her hard work and persistence will reap rewards in the future.She is not very assertive,prefers to be instructed,and awaits her team's approval before taking decisions.Jenny's attitudes and behavior are consistent with a culture that

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According to research,employees who are extroverted,agreeable,and conscientious are most successful at completing overseas assignments.

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