Question 1

What is it called when international labor relations issues are incorporated into the MNEs strategy?&#10;A) Strategic planning&#10;B) Hands off approach&#10;C) Guide and advise&#10;D) Monitor approach

Accepted Answer

Incorporating international labor relations issues into the MNEs strategy is called strategic planning. This involves identifying potential labor issues, evaluating their impact on the company's operations, and developing strategies to address these issues to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.

Question 2

Which stakeholder is often overlooked by CSR?&#10;A) Employees&#10;B) Consumers&#10;C) Suppliers&#10;D) Investors.

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Suppliers are often overlooked in CSR initiatives as the focus tends to be more on direct stakeholders like employees, consumers, and investors. CSR efforts frequently prioritize internal and customer-facing initiatives, while the practices and well-being of suppliers in the supply chain receive less attention.

Question 3

What factor improves the effectiveness of union bargaining across national borders?&#10;A) Different goals in each subsidiary&#10;B) A range of union structures&#10;C) Operating in different legal environments&#10;D) Ability to send aid to workers in other countries

Accepted Answer

The ability to send aid to workers in other countries improves the effectiveness of union bargaining across national borders by providing support and resources to workers who are in the midst of negotiations or strikes, thereby strengthening their position.

Question 4

Which is a type of union that represents all levels of employees in an industry?&#10;A) Craft union&#10;B) Conglomerate union&#10;C) Industry union&#10;D) Enterprise union

Accepted Answer

An industry union represents all levels of employees in a particular industry, regardless of their occupation or skill level. Craft unions, on the other hand, typically represent workers in a specific trade, while conglomerate and enterprise unions are not recognized types of unions.

Question 5

What factor would reduce the MNEs influence on IR systems?&#10;A) Ability to relocate factors of production&#10;B) Remote location of authority&#10;C) Limited resources&#10;D) All of the above

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Question 6

What is a feature of cultural relativism?&#10;A) Cross-cultural comparisons are important&#10;B) Behaviour could be attributed to cultural norms&#10;C) Ethics is the same across all cultures&#10;D) There is an objective 'wrong'

Accepted Answer

Cultural relativism is the belief that cultural norms and values determine what is acceptable behavior within a particular culture. Therefore, behavior cannot be judged by an external or universal standard, but only within the context of its culture. Cross-cultural comparisons are important but not a defining feature of cultural relativism. Ethics may vary across cultures according to cultural norms, which is a feature of cultural relativism. There is no objective 'wrong' as all behaviors must be evaluated within the context of the culture in which they occur.

Question 7

What pressure has fuelled the increase in CSR?&#10;A) Consumers' consideration of CSR&#10;B) International regulation&#10;C) Socially responsible investors&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The increase in CSR has been fuelled by a combination of factors, including consumers' growing consideration of CSR when making purchasing decisions, international regulation pushing for responsible corporate behavior, and the rise of socially responsible investors who prioritize investing in companies with strong CSR policies. All of these factors have contributed to the increased focus on CSR in the business world.

Question 8

How are trade unions likely to influence MNEs?&#10;A) Direct conflict&#10;B) Creating barriers to global integration&#10;C) Low union membership&#10;D) They have no influence

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Question 9

What is a feature of implicit CSR?&#10;A) Combination of social and business interests&#10;B) At the discretion of the organization&#10;C) Mandatory or customary requirements&#10;D) Responsibility for some societal interest

Accepted Answer

Implicit CSR refers to the mandatory or customary requirements that organizations follow as part of societal norms and regulations, rather than voluntary actions.

Question 10

What is the most common way that international trade secretariats influence MNEs?&#10;A) Information exchange&#10;B) Setting wages&#10;C) Translating languages&#10;D) Lobbying for national legislation

Accepted Answer

The most common way that international trade secretariats influence MNEs is through information exchange. Trade secretariats provide assistance in identifying and disseminating best practices, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks to MNEs. They also provide information on emerging legislative or regulatory developments that may impact MNEs' operations. This helps MNEs adapt to new market conditions, improve their competitive advantage, and avoid legal or reputational risks.

Question 11

Which is a constraint on international IR systems?&#10;A) Ideology&#10;B) Market&#10;C) Technology&#10;D) All of the above

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Question 12

What is a common criticism of corporate codes of conduct?&#10;A) They are enforced&#10;B) They are translated into a range of languages&#10;C) They are a PR exercise&#10;D) They are readily available throughout the organization

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Question 13

Which of the following is associated with a deontological or rules-based view of ethics?&#10;A) The greatest good for the greatest number&#10;B) Human beings have fundamental rights&#10;C) Utilitarianism&#10;D) Maximizing the utility for everyone involved.

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Question 14

What areas are NOT commonly included in corporate codes of conduct?&#10;A) Occupational health and safety&#10;B) Eliminating child labor&#10;C) Discrimination of employees&#10;D) Collective bargaining

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Question 15

Which is a type of union that represents a single firm?&#10;A) Public sector union&#10;B) Professional union&#10;C) General union&#10;D) Enterprise union

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Deck 10: International Employee Representation and Corporate Social Responsibility