Question 1

_____ goals are trait-based and include an expatriate's leadership style and interpersonal skills.

Accepted Answer

A)   hard
B)   soft
C)   contextual
D)   long-termE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 2

_____ goals take into consideration factors that result from the situation in which performance occurs.

Accepted Answer

A)   hard
B)   soft
C)   contextual
D)   long-termE) B) and C)
F) All of the above A

Question 3

A _____ assignment performs job tasks in generally lower-level, supervisory positions.

Accepted Answer

A)   technical
B)   developmental
C)   strategic
D)   functionalE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

A PCN identifying too closely with host-subsidiary concerns is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)   going native
B)   role autonomy
C)   role clarity
D)   work adjustmentE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

A PCN manager realizes the expectations of psychologically ___ and physically ___ role senders.

Accepted Answer

A)   close, close
B)   close, distant
C)   distant, close
D)   distant, distantE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Goals which are quantifiable and can be directly measured

Accepted Answer

A)   hard
B)   soft
C)   contextual
D)   well-definedE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Most expatriate assignments are of which type?

Accepted Answer

A)   technical
B)   developmental
C)   strategic
D)   functionalE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

Role expectations are likely to be more complex for ____ because role conception crosses two national boundaries.

Accepted Answer

A)   PCNs
B)   HCNs
C)   TCNs
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B) C

Question 9

A TCN manager realizes the expectations of psychologically ___ and physically ___ role senders.

Accepted Answer

A)   close, close
B)   close, distant
C)   distant, close
D)   distant, distantE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which is NOT a factor associated with expatriate performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   compensation
B)   HQ support
C)   gender
D)   task and roleE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

An expatriate is a

Accepted Answer

A)   PCN
B)   TCN
C)   HCN at HQ
D)   all of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

_____ assignments involve high-profile activities focused on developing a balanced global perspective

Accepted Answer

A)   technical
B)   developmental
C)   strategic
D)   functionalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Market share is an example of what kind of expatriate performance management goal?

Accepted Answer

A)   hard
B)   soft
C)   contextual
D)   long-termE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

An expatriate going abroad to prepare for later senior appointments at HQ has this type of assignment

Accepted Answer

A)   technical
B)   developmental
C)   strategic
D)   functionalE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

This type of expatriate has the task of building the framework he or she already knows from another part of the company.

Accepted Answer

A)   CEO
B)   structure reproducer
C)   troubleshooter
D)   operativeE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

______ enables the MNE to evaluate and continually improve individual, subsidiary unit, and corporate performance against clearly defined pre-set goals and targets.

Accepted Answer

A)   performance appraisal
B)   performance management
C)   performance priorities
D)   performance implicationsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D) B

Question 17

Performance feedback is complicated for _____ because they may need to rely on email communication.

Accepted Answer

A)   domestic workgroups
B)   subsidiary workgroups
C)   PCNs and HCNs
D)   virtual workgroupsE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Which goals should be included when appraising an international manager's performance?

Accepted Answer

A)   hard goals
B)   soft goals
C)   contextual goals
D)   all threeE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Sometimes recommended to overcome cultural complexity during expatriate performance appraisals

Accepted Answer

A)   collective bargaining
B)   360-degree feedback
C)   HRIS systems
D)   going nativeE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 20

This type of expatriate analyzes and solves a particular operational problem.

Accepted Answer

A)   CEO
B)   structure reproducer
C)   troubleshooter
D)   operativeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: International Performance Management

_____ goals are trait-based and include an expatriate's leadership style and interpersonal skills.

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_____ goals take into consideration factors that result from the situation in which performance occurs.

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A _____ assignment performs job tasks in generally lower-level, supervisory positions.

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A PCN identifying too closely with host-subsidiary concerns is an example of

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A PCN manager realizes the expectations of psychologically ___ and physically ___ role senders.

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Goals which are quantifiable and can be directly measured

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Most expatriate assignments are of which type?

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Role expectations are likely to be more complex for ____ because role conception crosses two national boundaries.

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A TCN manager realizes the expectations of psychologically ___ and physically ___ role senders.

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Which is NOT a factor associated with expatriate performance?

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An expatriate is a

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_____ assignments involve high-profile activities focused on developing a balanced global perspective

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Market share is an example of what kind of expatriate performance management goal?

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An expatriate going abroad to prepare for later senior appointments at HQ has this type of assignment

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This type of expatriate has the task of building the framework he or she already knows from another part of the company.

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______ enables the MNE to evaluate and continually improve individual, subsidiary unit, and corporate performance against clearly defined pre-set goals and targets.

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Performance feedback is complicated for _____ because they may need to rely on email communication.

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Which goals should be included when appraising an international manager's performance?

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Sometimes recommended to overcome cultural complexity during expatriate performance appraisals

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This type of expatriate analyzes and solves a particular operational problem.

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