Question 1

You are in the process of developing a global compensation structure. Which of the following factors dose NOT contribute to a balanced and consistent compensation strategy?

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural training is important for understanding and managing cultural differences but does not directly contribute to a balanced and consistent compensation strategy.

Question 2

You are in the process of developing a global compensation structure. In order to ensure a balanced strategy, you are evaluating legal differences between sites. Which of the following is NOT a common difference that you should assess?

Accepted Answer

Rates of taxation for in headquarters is not a common legal difference to assess when developing a global compensation structure, as it pertains more to corporate finance than to employee compensation.

Question 3

Which of the following individuals' participation would add the LEAST value in the selection process to find the most suitable candidate for an international assignment?

Accepted Answer

A home country co-worker may not have the necessary insight into the specific requirements and challenges of the international assignment, unlike the other options who have direct experience or supervisory roles related to the host country.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the reason why continual environmental scanning is important for an organization?

Accepted Answer

Continual environmental scanning helps organizations identify external opportunities and threats, allowing them to adapt and strategize effectively in a changing environment.

Question 5

A high tech company has decided to adopt a fun culture that inspires hard work and innovation. There are wacky, colorful pieces of furniture all around the offices, free lunch is provided on a daily basis in their state-of-the-art kitchen managed by gourmet chefs; all engineers are required to spend one day a week to work on something new and of their own creation. According to Trompenaars, which of the following types of corporate cultures describe this organization?

Accepted Answer

The Incubator culture is characterized by a focus on innovation and creativity, where employees are encouraged to work on new ideas and projects, similar to the environment described in the scenario.

Question 6

An organization is in the decline stage of the organizational life cycle. It has worldwide locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. However, it will be closing three of offices within the next two years. This was joint decision made by the management team at the annual managers' meeting, which all managers above the senior manager grade level attended. Key personnel in each of these offices are not worried because they will likely be re-deployed to meet specific organizational needs. In fact, this was what had occurred last year to one of its offices had shut down. In addition, management has reiterated this message. Which of the following stages of globalization BEST describes the phase this company is in?

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organization is in the decline stage...

Question 7

An organization is evolving from a largely domestic to a multinational company with offices around the world. There has been some tension between the new offices and headquarters in regards to the level of freedom of each of the sites. Which of the following steps should be the next step in this change management process towards further globalization?

Accepted Answer

Senior management needs to first align on a clear future vision for the company to guide the globalization process and address tensions effectively.

Question 8

Which of the following functional HR goals do NOT align with the organization's long-term objective to expand international operational capacity?

Accepted Answer

Hiring individuals from diverse racial backgrounds is a valuable goal, but it does not directly address the specific objective of expanding international operational capacity.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

Project managers have low to moderate level of authority in a balanced matrix organization.

Question 10

Which of the following elements of a competency model allows for clear feedback to employees regarding their career growth?

Accepted Answer

Highly precise competencies allow for clear feedback to employees regarding their career growth because they provide specific criteria and expectations that can be measured and discussed.

Question 11

Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to affect how attractive an international assignment may be to a potential expatriate?

Accepted Answer

The stage of globalization of the company is less likely to directly impact the attractiveness of an international assignment compared to factors like career growth, compensation, and local employment conditions.

Question 12

Which of the following processes has the primary objective of creating a pool of potential employees?

Accepted Answer

Recruitment is the process of attracting, screening, and selecting qualified people for a job, with the primary objective of creating a pool of potential employees.

Question 13

An organization is in the growth stage of the organizational life cycle. It has five locations, one in the U.S. (headquarters), two in Asia, one in South America, and one in Europe. The company has decided to utilize a geographic organizational structure. Although the foreign locations are relatively new, they are fully operational each running fairly independently. However, once a year the executive team from headquarters visits each office to meet with the managers at each site to discuss the coming fiscal year's strategic goals and objectives. According to Hannon's framework, which of the following human resource strategies BEST aligns with this type of organizational structure?

Accepted Answer

The Autonomous HR Strategy aligns best as it supports independent operations in different geographic locations, allowing each to tailor HR practices to local needs while still aligning with overall company goals.

Question 14

A company decides to pursue an international program to fill a new position in its new office in Beijing, China. With the assistance of the human resources professional, the management team has decided on the ideal candidate utilizing the corporate skills inventory. The individual is fluent in Mandarin, has the appropriate technical skills, and has been in a management role for 3 years. The hiring manager presents the opportunity to the individual who accepts the new position. The human resource professional then works with its vendors to plan all the hogistival details for the relocation. The human resource professional also assists the individual by providing contacts and setting up meetings to orientate the expatriate before and during the assignment, it mentors, expatriate community, etc. In this scenario, which of the following actions items was NOT forgotten to ensure a successful international assignment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A company decides to pursue an international...

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a cultural impact on the performance appraisal process?

Accepted Answer

Aligning company systems to elicit specific individual performance is more of a structural or organizational impact rather than a cultural one. Cultural impacts typically involve values, norms, and practices such as rewards, performance value, and feedback types.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of adult learning?

Accepted Answer

Adult learning is typically problem-focused rather than subject-focused, as adults tend to learn better when they see the relevance of the information to real-world problems.

Question 17

Which of the following selection methods is NOT an effective tool to determine the cultural adaptability and a suitable leadership style of an individual for an international assignment?

Accepted Answer

Work samples typically assess specific job-related skills and competencies rather than cultural adaptability or leadership style, making them less effective for evaluating suitability for international assignments.

Question 18

Researchers have determined that in some cultures, informal training programs are more effective than formal training programs. Which of the following programs is an example of a formal training program?

Accepted Answer

Cross-cultural training is typically structured and organized, making it an example of a formal training program.

Question 19

An organization allows its employees to make 2% of compensation contributions to a retirement plan. After retirement, the company promises to pay employees 50% compensation using the final pay formula. Which of the following is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A defined benefit plan promises a specified monthly benefit at retirement, often based on salary and years of service, such as the 50% compensation using the final pay formula mentioned here.

Question 20

Which of the following is an advantage of utilizing internal recruitment methods?

Accepted Answer

Internal recruitment can lead to a succession of promotions, as it often involves promoting existing employees to higher positions, creating a chain of upward movement within the organization.

Exam 1: Global Professional in Human Resources