Question 1

Why would an MNE assign vanguard status to a subsidiary?&#10;A) To ensure head office practices are implemented&#10;B) To create a more distant relationship between the parent and subsidiary&#10;C) To encourage reverse diffusion&#10;D) To discourage reverse diffusion

Accepted Answer

Assigning vanguard status to a subsidiary is intended to encourage reverse diffusion, where innovative practices or knowledge from the subsidiary are transferred back to the parent company or other parts of the organization.

Question 2

What factor influences the degree of transfer of practices?&#10;A) Subsidiary method of founding and local dependence&#10;B) Presence of expatriates&#10;C) Communication with the parent company&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three factors - subsidiary method of founding and local dependence, presence of expatriates, and communication with the parent company - play a role in influencing the degree of transfer of practices. The method of founding and local dependence can affect the extent to which local managers are invested in the transfer process. The presence of expatriates can facilitate the transfer of knowledge and practices from the parent company to the subsidiary. Effective communication with the parent company can ensure that knowledge is shared and that there is a clear understanding of the practices to be transferred. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 3

What factors influence the subsidiaries' relationship with headquarters?&#10;A) Trust between these entities&#10;B) Extent that foreign affiliate identifies with the parent organization&#10;C) Communication between these entities&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the factors mentioned (trust, identification with parent organization, and communication) can influence the relationship between subsidiaries and headquarters. Strong communication and trust can lead to a more collaborative and supportive relationship, while a strong identification with the parent organization may lead to greater adherence to corporate policies and values.

Question 4

What are the three motives for transferring HR practices?&#10;A) Market, host country, home country&#10;B) Political, market and sustainability&#10;C) Cultural, semiosis and market&#10;D) Market, political and cultural

Accepted Answer

The three motives for transferring HR practices are market, political, and cultural. These motives influence how organizations adapt their human resource practices in different countries to align with local market conditions, comply with political/legal requirements, and respect cultural norms.

Question 5

Which channel of transmission is most effective for the diffusion of training practices?&#10;A) Information systems&#10;B) Databases&#10;C) Cross-national work groups&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Cross-national work groups are the most effective channel of transmission for the diffusion of training practices because they enable individuals from different backgrounds to share knowledge and collaborate on the design and implementation of training programs. Information systems and databases can facilitate the exchange of information, but they do not necessarily foster the same level of interaction and engagement as cross-national work groups.

Question 6

Which organizational strategy is consistent with an adaptive orientation?&#10;A) Multinational strategy&#10;B) Global strategy&#10;C) Transnational strategy&#10;D) Local strategy

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Question 7

What does having an exportive orientation to transfer of practices mean?&#10;A) Exporting goods to overseas markets&#10;B) Transfer of HR practices from headquarters to subsidiaries&#10;C) Transfer of HR practices from subsidiaries to the headquarters&#10;D) Two-way transfer of HR practices

Accepted Answer

Having an exportive orientation to transfer of practices means transferring HR practices from the headquarters to subsidiaries. It is a one-way transfer of practices where the headquarters exports its HR practices to its subsidiaries to maintain consistency and achieve organizational goals.

Question 8

High implementation and low internalization results in what type of adoption of HR practices?&#10;A) Ceremonial adoption&#10;B) Active adoption&#10;C) Minimal adoption&#10;D) Assent adoption

Accepted Answer

Ceremonial adoption occurs when HR practices are implemented more for show than for actual integration into the daily operations of the organization, which aligns with high implementation and low internalization.

Question 9

What is a consequence of negative recontextualization?&#10;A) Competitive advantage&#10;B) Unwelcome shock&#10;C) Sushi&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

Negative recontextualization refers to the process of changing the context of a message, idea or product in a way that makes it appear negative or unappealing. This can result in an unwelcome shock for the target audience, potentially leading to loss of interest, brand reputation damage or decreased sales. A and C are unrelated to negative recontextualization. D is not the answer because there is a consequence associated with negative recontextualization.

Question 10

What is the country of origin effect?&#10;A) Assets are located in the home country&#10;B) Desire to implement home country practices&#10;C) Moving expatriates to the subsidiary&#10;D) When a firm does not want to internationalize

Accepted Answer

The country of origin effect refers to the influence that the country of a firm's headquarters or origin has on the perception of its products or services in foreign markets. This can result in a preference for products from certain countries or an expectation of certain practices or characteristics based on the country of origin.

Question 11

What is it called when practices and knowledge is transferred from one subsidiary to another subsidiary?&#10;A) Flow&#10;B) Horizontal&#10;C) All-together&#10;D) Strict reverse

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Question 12

What strategic IHRM orientation is demonstrated when Disney implemented HR practices to enforce their wholesome American look in their French subsidiary?&#10;A) Adaptive&#10;B) Exportive&#10;C) Integrative&#10;D) Social

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Question 13

What is social dominance?&#10;A) The more people in the organization, the better&#10;B) The CEO is dominant&#10;C) The group that holds the majority has more influence&#10;D) Creation of a hierarchy of each employee

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Question 14

What are the three stages of recontextualization?&#10;A) Initial, ongoing and reflexive semiosis&#10;B) Initial, constant and final semiosis&#10;C) Cultural, assets and negative semiosis&#10;D) Meanings, environment and cultural semiosis

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What political factors might influence if a firm transfers practices?&#10;A) Gain legitimacy&#10;B) Individuals advancing their status&#10;C) Individuals trying to reduce risk&#10;D) All of the above

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Deck 4: Transfer of Hrm Across Boundaries