Question 1

What factor influences staffing contingencies?&#10;A) Country of origin of the MNE&#10;B) Size and task complexity of the foreign affiliate&#10;C) Cultural distance of an affiliate from headquarters&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed (country of origin, size and task complexity, cultural distance) can influence staffing contingencies. Country of origin can affect the culture and management style of the MNE, which in turn can affect staffing decisions. Size and task complexity of the foreign affiliate can influence the skills and experience needed for staffing, and cultural distance can affect the ability of managers to understand and effectively communicate with local employees.

Question 2

What would motivate a PCN to go international?&#10;A) Move their family&#10;B) Develop their career&#10;C) Have a holiday&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Developing their career is the main motivation for a PCN to go international. It offers them opportunities for growth, learning new skills and gaining new experiences which would enhance their career prospects. Moving their family and having a holiday may be added benefits but are not the main motivation.

Question 3

What type of criteria is used in an open and informal selection system?&#10;A) Clearly defined criteria&#10;B) Selectors' individual preferences&#10;C) Less defined criteria&#10;D) No panel discussion.

Accepted Answer

An open and informal selection system typically involves less defined criteria and may rely more on subjective selectors' individual preferences rather than clearly defined criteria or a panel discussion.

Question 4

What direct methods of control do expatriates have?&#10;A) Formal authority&#10;B) Transferring corporate values&#10;C) Disseminating knowledge&#10;D) Network of interpersonal relationships

Accepted Answer

Expatriates have formal authority to control subordinates in foreign subsidiaries. Transferring corporate values, disseminating knowledge, and building a network of interpersonal relationships are more indirect methods of control.

Question 5

What is a benefit of a global staffing system?&#10;A) Legal requirements across countries&#10;B) Global succession planning is enabled&#10;C) Labor market variations&#10;D) Limited local resources for implementation

Accepted Answer

One benefit of a global staffing system is that it enables global succession planning, which ensures that the organization has a pipeline of talented individuals who are prepared to take on leadership roles across different countries and regions. This helps to ensure continuity and consistency in the organization's leadership, and supports its long-term success.

Question 6

What selection criteria should be used for expatriate recruitment?&#10;A) Personality test&#10;B) Cross cultural effectiveness&#10;C) Analytical skills&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above selection criteria should be used for expatriate recruitment. The personality test will help to assess whether the candidate has the right temperament to work and live in a foreign environment. Cross-cultural effectiveness is essential for successful intercultural communication and adapting to the host country's culture. Analytical skills are crucial for problem-solving, decision-making, and strategic thinking. Therefore, recruitment should consider all of these criteria to ensure that the expatriate is well-suited for the role and has a high chance of success in the foreign assignment.

Question 7

Why would an organization use inpatriates?&#10;A) To transfer knowledge from the foreign subsidiary&#10;B) To fill a difficult position in the foreign subsidiary&#10;C) To employ a more global strategy across the business&#10;D) To reduce multiculturalism

Accepted Answer

To transfer knowledge from the foreign subsidiary

Question 8

What is an example of an informal recruitment source?&#10;A) Nepotism&#10;B) Job postings&#10;C) Job fairs&#10;D) Use of search firms

Accepted Answer

Nepotism refers to the practice of hiring or promoting family members or friends without considering their qualifications or experience. This is an informal recruitment source as it is not based on a formal recruitment process or job posting.

Question 9

What is the key advantage of an expatriate as a boundary spanner?&#10;A) Speaking multiple languages&#10;B) Building local networks&#10;C) Knowledge of the headquarters and subsidiary&#10;D) Advocating for more pay

Accepted Answer

The key advantage of an expatriate as a boundary spanner is their knowledge of both the headquarters and subsidiary. This allows them to effectively communicate and coordinate efforts between the two entities, leading to improved decision making and organizational performance. Speaking multiple languages and building local networks can also be helpful, but they are not exclusive to expatriates and can be found in local employees as well. Advocating for more pay is not related to the role of a boundary spanner.

Question 10

What is one of the key challenges for global recruitment?&#10;A) Less mobility&#10;B) Unskilled migrants&#10;C) Demand for skilled workers is outstripping supply&#10;D) Knowledge transfer is not necessary

Accepted Answer

The demand for skilled workers is outstripping supply is one of the key challenges for global recruitment as employers struggle to find the right talent with the required skill set. This is particularly relevant in fields such as technology, medicine, engineering and finance, among others. The war for talent is intensifying and companies are competing against each other to attract and retain the best talent.

Question 11

Why is finding potential applicants so difficult?&#10;A) Shortage of qualified applicant&#10;B) Increased dual career couples&#10;C) Mistaken belief that women aren't willing to relocate&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What is an example of task-based performance measures?&#10;A) Accomplishment of goals&#10;B) Establishing relationships&#10;C) Maintaining relationships&#10;D) Effectively interacting with management

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

How is failure of expatriates generally measured?&#10;A) Job satisfaction&#10;B) Accomplishment of the task&#10;C) Leaving the assignment early&#10;D) Developing positive relationships

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What is a TCN?&#10;A) Top Counted National&#10;B) Third Country National&#10;C) Two Country National&#10;D) Third Country Nationwide

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

What staffing strategy uses PCNs to fill the key decision making positions at both headquarters and in the foreign subsidiary?&#10;A) Ethnocentric&#10;B) Polycentric&#10;C) Geocentric&#10;D) Regiocentric

Accepted Answer

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Deck 6: Global Staffing