Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a challenge for alternate assignment types?&#10;A) Absence from family&#10;B) Time zone differences&#10;C) Relocation&#10;D) Lack of training

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

Which is an example of a flexpatriate?&#10;A) Commuter assignments&#10;B) International business travelers&#10;C) Short term assignments&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Flexpatriate refers to employees who have flexible arrangements in terms of their international job assignments. Commuter assignments, international business travelers, and short term assignments are all examples of flexpatriate arrangements. Therefore, option D - all of the above is the correct answer.

Question 3

Why is self-initiated global mobility increasingly popular?&#10;A) The move is not supported by an organization&#10;B) The individual has control over the location and role&#10;C) There is increased migration&#10;D) Good levels of compensation

Accepted Answer

Self-initiated global mobility allows individuals to have more control over their location and role, making it an attractive option for those seeking personal and professional growth. It may not be supported by an organization, but the individual is still able to make the move on their own. Compensation may or may not be a factor in the decision to pursue self-initiated global mobility. Increased migration may also be a contributing factor, but it is not the primary reason for the trend.

Question 4

What is a feature of short-term assignments?&#10;A) A term of 3 months to a year&#10;B) Relocation of family&#10;C) Compensation handled in the host country&#10;D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Short-term assignments typically have a term of 3 months to a year, making A the correct choice. B is incorrect as short-term assignments usually do not involve relocating the family. C is also incorrect as compensation is usually handled by the home country, making A the only correct choice.

Question 5

Which is a feature of third-culture kids?&#10;A) Inflexible cultural identity&#10;B) Preference for international careers&#10;C) Close-mindedness&#10;D) Growing up in only one culture

Accepted Answer

Third-culture kids have typically lived in multiple cultures throughout their childhood, leading to a fluid sense of cultural identity and a preference for international experiences and careers. Inflexible cultural identity (A) and close-mindedness (C) are not typically associated with third-culture kids. Additionally, by definition, third-culture kids have grown up in more than one culture, so D is not a correct answer.

Question 6

What is the strongest predictor of adjustment?&#10;A) Family considerations&#10;B) Individual considerations&#10;C) Job factors&#10;D) Organizational factors.

Accepted Answer

Family considerations are often considered the strongest predictor of adjustment because they encompass the support system, emotional stability, and personal life satisfaction that significantly impact an individual's ability to adapt to new situations or changes.

Question 7

Why is repatriation so difficult?&#10;A) The expatriate has to re-establish social networks&#10;B) The organization has undergone gradual changes&#10;C) There is a loss of support on return&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above reasons contribute to the difficulty of repatriation. Re-establishing social networks can be challenging, particularly if the expatriate has been away for an extended period. The organization may have undergone gradual changes during the expatriate's absence, making it difficult for them to adjust to the new environment. Additionally, expatriates can experience a loss of support upon their return, as they may no longer have the same level of attention or resources as they did while overseas.

Question 8

What is the first stage of the U-Curve of cross-cultural adjustment?&#10;A) Honeymoon period&#10;B) Culture shock&#10;C) Adjustment&#10;D) Mastery

Accepted Answer

The first stage of the U-Curve of cross-cultural adjustment is the Honeymoon period. This is a time of excitement and novelty, where everything in the new culture is fascinating and enjoyable.

Question 9

Which of the following is a global career trend?&#10;A) Less value of international experience&#10;B) Self-initiated assignments&#10;C) More longer term expatriate assignments&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Self-initiated assignments have become a global career trend as professionals are taking the initiative to seek out career opportunities abroad rather than waiting for their organization to send them on an expatriate assignment. This trend is supported by the growth of remote work and the increasing value placed on international experience. Options A and C are incorrect as they do not reflect current global career trends.

Question 10

When returning after expatriation, what can the U-Curve be extended to?&#10;A) O-Curve&#10;B) UR-Curve&#10;C) W-Curve&#10;D) G-Curve.

Accepted Answer

While the U-Curve typically refers to the cultural adjustment that individuals experience when transitioning to and from an international assignment, the W-Curve extends the model to also include the potential challenges faced during re-entry into one's home country. This can include reverse culture shock, difficulty readjusting to the workplace, and challenges in reconnecting with friends and family. Therefore, the W-Curve is the most appropriate choice for extending the U-Curve when returning after expatriation.

Question 11

What organizational factors are more likely to lead to expatriate adjustment?&#10;A) A junior role in the organization&#10;B) Freedom to adjust the work role&#10;C) Role ambiguity&#10;D) Interaction only with other expatriates

Accepted Answer

The answer of What organizational factors are more likely to...

Question 12

What is a boundaryless career?&#10;A) Upward progression of roles&#10;B) Subjective sense of where one's work life is going&#10;C) Working as an expatriate&#10;D) Promotion based on skills gained in overseas experiences

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is a boundaryless career?&#10;A) Upward progression...

Question 13

What characteristic of an expatriate is generally correlated with expatriate success?&#10;A) Previous overseas experience&#10;B) Personality&#10;C) Openness to new experiences&#10;D) Language ability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What characteristic of an expatriate is generally...

Question 14

What is an advantage of traditional long-term expatriation?&#10;A) Cost to the organization&#10;B) Managerial development&#10;C) Low failure rates&#10;D) Easy to repatriate

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is an advantage of traditional long-term...

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A) All turnover is dysfunctional&#10;B) Expatriates become frustrated by inadequate support&#10;C) Retention is the best measure of success&#10;D) Organizational support does not need to be customized

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following statements is true?&#10;A)...

Deck 9: International Mobility and Global Careers