Question 1

Which one of the following statements about international labour relations is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  In some industries,unions are forming global labour alliances.
B)  North American organizations,in comparison with European organizations,exert more centralized control over labour relations in the various countries in which they operate.
C)  Day-to-day decisions about labour relations are usually handled by each foreign subsidiary.
D)  In some countries,such as Germany,management has an incentive to build cooperative relationships since labour representatives participate in company decision-making activities and participate on companies' boards of directors.
E)  Most North American organizations,in contrast to European organizations,bargain with a union representing an entire industry's employees,rather than with local union.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

The most notable disadvantage for virtual expatriates is:

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A)  the amount of time they must spend away from friends and family while on assignment.
B)  the loss in income they will experience as a result of accepting their overseas assignments.
C)  the difficulty they may experience in building relationships with host-country employees.
D)  the isolation that comes with never returning to their home countries.
E)  all of the abovE.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

Virtual expatriates are employees who never return to the home country,but rather spend their entire careers moving from one foreign assignment to another.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What are home-country nationals,host-country nationals,and third-country nationals? Describe the different forms an organization can take as it tries to compete in the global marketplace.

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Question 5

Job design aimed at employee involvement can be problematic in cultures with high power distance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Employees who take assignments in other countries are called inpatriates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

An individual who was born in Mexico and is currently working for a Canadian company in Mexico is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)  home-country national.
B)  host-country national.
C)  third-country national.
D)  home-country expatriate.
E)  none of the abovE.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

What type of cultures tend to have much flatter pay structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Masculine
B)  Low uncertainty avoidance
C)  High power distance
D)  Collectivist
E)  Long-term orientationF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Research shows successful completion of an overseas assignment is most likely among employees who are extroverted,agreeable,and conscientious.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Training known as cross-cultural preparation is needed during which phase or phases of an international assignment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Preparation for departure
B)  During the assignment
C)  Preparation for the return home
D)  All of the answers are correct.
E)  Only "a" and "b."F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Tax equalization allowance ensures that the worker neither gains nor loses with regards to tax liability as a result of an international assignment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Canada is high in:

Accepted Answer

A)  power distance.
B)  individualism.
C)  uncertainty avoidance.
D)  long-term orientation.
E)  all of the abovE.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Employees from cultures high in power distance would expect and respond best to a training session where:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are able to discuss and ask questions about the training content.
B)  a formal instructional environment exists,with a structured agenda and timetable.
C)  an impromptu style is used.
D)  the trainer is an expert.
E)  trainees are asked to complete follow-up activities,such as development plans and other assignments.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 14

A firm that is currently locating facilities in a large number of other countries in order to capitalize on lower production and distribution costs is at what level of global participation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Domestic
B)  International
C)  Multinational
D)  Global
E)  TransnationalF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

John,who was born in Canada and who works for a Canadian-based company,is on assignment in Japan.John is:

Accepted Answer

A)  an expatriate.
B)  an inpatriate.
C)  a host-country national.
D)  a third-country national.
E)  a global national.F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Foreign-born employees who come to Canada need cross-cultural preparation as much as Canadian employees sent on foreign assignments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The most important influence on international HRM is the _________ of the country in which a facility is located.

Accepted Answer

A)  political-legal system
B)  educational system
C)  culture
D)  economic system
E)  power distanceF) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

(Did You Know?) ) Which country tops the list of being the country with the highest business costs?

Accepted Answer

A)  China
B)  India
C)  Brazil
D)  Canada
E)  JapanF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Most organizations adjust expatriates' compensation so that it gives the employee:

Accepted Answer

A)  the same standard of living as in the home country.
B)  extra pay for any hardships of locating globally.
C)  host country's prevailing wage.
D)  both "a" and "b."
E)  both "b" and "c."F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

People in cultures with low uncertainty avoidance tend to be rather easygoing and flexible and tend to take each day as it comes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Managing Human Resources Globally

Canada is high in:

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Employees who take assignments in other countries are called inpatriates.

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Virtual expatriates are employees who never return to the home country,but rather spend their entire careers moving from one foreign assignment to another.

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What type of cultures tend to have much flatter pay structures?

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Tax equalization allowance ensures that the worker neither gains nor loses with regards to tax liability as a result of an international assignment.

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Research shows successful completion of an overseas assignment is most likely among employees who are extroverted,agreeable,and conscientious.

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John,who was born in Canada and who works for a Canadian-based company,is on assignment in Japan.John is:

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A firm that is currently locating facilities in a large number of other countries in order to capitalize on lower production and distribution costs is at what level of global participation?

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Which one of the following statements about international labour relations is FALSE?

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Foreign-born employees who come to Canada need cross-cultural preparation as much as Canadian employees sent on foreign assignments.

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What are home-country nationals,host-country nationals,and third-country nationals? Describe the different forms an organization can take as it tries to compete in the global marketplace.

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Job design aimed at employee involvement can be problematic in cultures with high power distance.

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Training known as cross-cultural preparation is needed during which phase or phases of an international assignment?

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Most organizations adjust expatriates' compensation so that it gives the employee:

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People in cultures with low uncertainty avoidance tend to be rather easygoing and flexible and tend to take each day as it comes.

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An individual who was born in Mexico and is currently working for a Canadian company in Mexico is referred to as a:

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The most important influence on international HRM is the _________ of the country in which a facility is located.

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Employees from cultures high in power distance would expect and respond best to a training session where:

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The most notable disadvantage for virtual expatriates is:

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(Did You Know?) ) Which country tops the list of being the country with the highest business costs?

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