Question 1

Murphy Enterprises recently acquired a controlling interest in Mexico's leading clothing retailer. Murphy plans to open additional retail stores in the next three years. Some of Murphy's top executives advocate the idea of transferring U.S. managers to Mexico to oversee the construction and opening of the new stores. Another group of Murphy executives believe that host-country nationals should manage the project. Which of the following best supports a decision to fill management positions with expatriates?

Accepted Answer

A)   Murphy needs to ensure that Mexico operations are closely linked to headquarters.
B)   Most Murphy expatriates resign within one year of their return to the United States.
C)   Murphy wants to develop close community relationships in Mexico.
D)   Employees hired by Murphy are provided extensive training.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following terms refers to requiring firms to have union or worker representatives on their boards of directors?

Accepted Answer

A)   collective bargaining
B)   employment-at-will
C)   codetermination
D)   labor relationsE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits U.S. firms from ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   bribing foreign officials
B)   purchasing foreign firms
C)   paying customs and tariffs
D)   offshoring any technical jobsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a third-country national?

Accepted Answer

A)   a U.S. citizen working for a Japanese company in the United States
B)   a Japanese citizen working for a Japanese company in the United States
C)   an Italian citizen working for a French company in Germany
D)   an Indian citizen working for an Indian company in SingaporeE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

What is becoming the world language?

Accepted Answer

A)   English
B)   French
C)   Spanish
D)   RussianE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Regarding tax equalization payments, U.S. citizens living overseas can exclude up to $50,000 of income earned abroad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Experts recommend giving returning expatriates jobs with less responsibility than their international assignments to help ease the repatriation process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Mary has been on assignment in Japan for one year, and she will soon be returning to work at her firm's Dallas headquarters. Which of the following would most likely improve Mary's repatriation experience?

Accepted Answer

A)   career planning discussions
B)   polycentric staffing options
C)   e-learning opportunities
D)   workforce reorganizationsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 9

With the ________ staffing approach, regional groups of subsidiaries reflecting the organization's strategy and structure work as a unit.

Accepted Answer

A)   geocentric
B)   polycentric
C)   regiocentric
D)   ethnocentricE) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Chilean textile unions are allowed to participate in collective bargaining, but miner and carpenter unions are prohibited from the activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

During the self-selection phase, expatriate candidates must consider whether their spouses and children are interested in relocating internationally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

According to research, approximately ________ of employees of global corporations said that English is "required" or "important" in their jobs.

Accepted Answer

A)   30%
B)   50%
C)   70%
D)   91%E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 13

Which of the countries listed below is NOT a part of NAFTA?

Accepted Answer

A)   United States
B)   Canada
C)   Mexico
D)   BrazilE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an approach to global staffing?

Accepted Answer

A)   polycentric
B)   biocentric
C)   regiocentric
D)   ethnocentricE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Companies that engage in the global economy place even greater emphasis on ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   foreign language skills
B)   talent mobility
C)   strategic HRM
D)   benefitsE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 16

The development process for expatriate employees should start ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   on an as-needed basis
B)   after they have begun the global assignment
C)   as soon as they have been selected
D)   during the recruitment processE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

According to NAFTA, a country that consistently fails to enforce its own labor laws could be fined up to ________ million per violation.

Accepted Answer

A)   $20
B)   $10
C)   $5
D)   $1E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 18

During the pre-move orientation and training phase, providing the expatriate with ________ would be insufficient.

Accepted Answer

A)   immersion in the language
B)   a cultural "dummies" guide and a basis phrasebook
C)   an understanding of cultural dos and don'ts
D)   continuing employee developmentE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Data protection laws in the U.S. and French are similar, which eases compliance issues for U.S. based MNCs operating in France.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

With which staffing approach does each region develop a common set of employment practices?

Accepted Answer

A)   ethnocentric
B)   polycentric
C)   geocentric
D)   regiocentricE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 14: Global Human Resource Management

Which of the following is NOT an approach to global staffing?

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During the pre-move orientation and training phase, providing the expatriate with ________ would be insufficient.

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Mary has been on assignment in Japan for one year, and she will soon be returning to work at her firm's Dallas headquarters. Which of the following would most likely improve Mary's repatriation experience?

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According to research, approximately ________ of employees of global corporations said that English is "required" or "important" in their jobs.

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Which of the following is an example of a third-country national?

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Regarding tax equalization payments, U.S. citizens living overseas can exclude up to $50,000 of income earned abroad.

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Which of the countries listed below is NOT a part of NAFTA?

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With which staffing approach does each region develop a common set of employment practices?

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits U.S. firms from ________.

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What is becoming the world language?

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Chilean textile unions are allowed to participate in collective bargaining, but miner and carpenter unions are prohibited from the activity.

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With the ________ staffing approach, regional groups of subsidiaries reflecting the organization's strategy and structure work as a unit.

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Which of the following terms refers to requiring firms to have union or worker representatives on their boards of directors?

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During the self-selection phase, expatriate candidates must consider whether their spouses and children are interested in relocating internationally.

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Companies that engage in the global economy place even greater emphasis on ________.

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According to NAFTA, a country that consistently fails to enforce its own labor laws could be fined up to ________ million per violation.

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The development process for expatriate employees should start ________.

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Data protection laws in the U.S. and French are similar, which eases compliance issues for U.S. based MNCs operating in France.

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Experts recommend giving returning expatriates jobs with less responsibility than their international assignments to help ease the repatriation process.

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Exam 14: Global Human Resource Management

Which of the following is NOT an approach to global staffing?

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During the pre-move orientation and training phase, providing the expatriate with ________ would be insufficient.

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Mary has been on assignment in Japan for one year, and she will soon be returning to work at her firm's Dallas headquarters. Which of the following would most likely improve Mary's repatriation experience?

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According to research, approximately ________ of employees of global corporations said that English is "required" or "important" in their jobs.

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Which of the following is an example of a third-country national?

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Regarding tax equalization payments, U.S. citizens living overseas can exclude up to $50,000 of income earned abroad.

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Which of the countries listed below is NOT a part of NAFTA?

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With which staffing approach does each region develop a common set of employment practices?

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act prohibits U.S. firms from ________.

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What is becoming the world language?

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Chilean textile unions are allowed to participate in collective bargaining, but miner and carpenter unions are prohibited from the activity.

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With the ________ staffing approach, regional groups of subsidiaries reflecting the organization's strategy and structure work as a unit.

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Which of the following terms refers to requiring firms to have union or worker representatives on their boards of directors?

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During the self-selection phase, expatriate candidates must consider whether their spouses and children are interested in relocating internationally.

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Companies that engage in the global economy place even greater emphasis on ________.

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According to NAFTA, a country that consistently fails to enforce its own labor laws could be fined up to ________ million per violation.

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The development process for expatriate employees should start ________.

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Data protection laws in the U.S. and French are similar, which eases compliance issues for U.S. based MNCs operating in France.

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Experts recommend giving returning expatriates jobs with less responsibility than their international assignments to help ease the repatriation process.

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