Question 1

Major HR laws tend to be in the areas of:
A)labor relations,compensation,benefits
B)staffing,labor relations,disciplinary action/termination
C)staffing,labor relations,compensation
D)labor relations,compensation,disciplinary action/termination

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

To be successful in a global workforce,managers need to have all of the following skills except:
A)Engineering thinking skills
B)Human relations skills
C)Conceptual and design skills
D)Understanding of different cultures

Accepted Answer

While engineering thinking skills may be useful in certain industries, it is not necessarily a prerequisite for success in a global workforce. The other skills listed, such as human relations, conceptual and design skills, and understanding of different cultures are essential for effective management in a global context.

Question 3

This GLOBE dimension rates how people take pride in belonging to a family,team,or organization.
A)gender differences
B)humane orientation
C)societal collectivism
D)in-group collectivism

Accepted Answer

In-group collectivism refers to the extent to which individuals identify with and take pride in belonging to a particular group, such as a family, team, or organization. This dimension specifically measures people's attitudes toward and identification with their in-group, and thus would be the best choice for this question. Gender differences, humane orientation, and societal collectivism are other dimensions measured by the GLOBE study, but they are not as directly relevant to this question.

Question 4

What is the process of hiring another organization to do work that was previously done within the host organization?
A)Outsourcing
B)Offshoring
C)Onshoring
D)All of the options are true

Accepted Answer

The process of hiring another organization to do work that was previously done within the host organization is known as outsourcing. Offshoring refers to the process of moving business operations to another country, whereas onshoring refers to bringing previously outsourced work back to the host country. Therefore, options B and C are incorrect.

Question 5

Which trade later became known as the EU?
A)EEC
B)ASEAN
C)CAFTA
D)NAFTA

Accepted Answer

The European Economic Community (EEC) was a trade bloc established in 1957 by 6 Western European countries, which later expanded and evolved into the European Union (EU).

Question 6

Hofstede's Model of National Culture is comprised of ____ dimensions.
A)nine
B)five
C)six
D)four

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's Model of National Culture is comprised of five dimensions: Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, Masculinity vs. Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance, and Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation.

Question 7

Along with the creation of an international presence,____ major function(s) of HRM must become more complex.
A)two
B)some
C)every
D)no

Accepted Answer

Every major function of HRM becomes more complex with the creation of an international presence, as it involves dealing with diverse cultures, legal systems, and business practices.

Question 8

Which of the following is not one of the nine dimensions researched by GLOBE?
A)future orientation
B)personality
C)societal collectivism
D)uncertainty avoidance

Accepted Answer

Personality is not one of the nine dimensions researched by GLOBE. The nine dimensions are assertiveness, future orientation, gender differentiation, uncertainty avoidance, power distance, institutional collectivism, in-group collectivism, performance orientation, and humane orientation.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a type of capital that flows between countries?
A)natural
B)social
C)service
D)human

Accepted Answer

Service capital is not a recognized type of capital that flows between countries. Capital flows typically include natural capital (resources), social capital (networks and relationships), and human capital (skills and labor), but not service capital.

Question 10

_______ is when people tend to have more trouble adjusting to living conditions that are different from home,and as a results,may have a stronger negative reaction to working in an international assignment.
A)Agreeableness
B)Neuroticism
C)Conscientiousness
D)Openness to experience

Accepted Answer

Neuroticism refers to the tendency to have negative emotions such as anxiety, vulnerability, and worrying. Individuals with high levels of neuroticism may find it difficult to adjust to living conditions that are different from their home, leading to a stronger negative reaction to working in an international assignment.

Question 11

Stephanie opens a bakery that serves her home town.Her company would be considered
A)multinational
B)international
C)domestic
D)transnational

Accepted Answer

Stephanie's bakery only serves her home town, which means it operates within the boundaries of a single country. Thus, her company is considered domestic. A multinational company operates in multiple countries with operations divided among affiliates or subsidiaries in different national markets. An international company participates in business transactions across national borders. A transnational company seeks to achieve global competitiveness by building and exploiting core competencies across national boundaries.

Question 12

_______ are people who happen to have a skill set needed in an international assignment but who are not citizens of either the home or host country.
A)Parent (home) country nationals
B)Third country nationals
C)Host country nationals
D)Domestic nationals

Accepted Answer

Third country nationals are people who have a skill set needed in an international assignment, but they are not citizens of either the home or host country. For example, a German citizen being assigned to a regional office in Singapore would be considered a third country national.

Question 13

The major factor increasing the complexity of the environment is the:
A)addition of competitors.
B)globalization of markets.
C)increased of barriers to entry.
D)reduced number of suppliers.

Accepted Answer

Globalization of markets has led to an increase in the complexity of the environment as organizations are required to operate in diverse cultural, legal, political, and economic landscapes, which makes it difficult for them to anticipate and respond to changes. Additionally, organizations that expand into global markets face increased competition, varied customer needs, and enhanced regulatory requirements. The other options, such as the addition of competitors, reduction in suppliers, and the increase in barriers to entry, can also contribute to complexity, but they are not as significant as the impact of globalization of markets.

Question 14

USA's population is approximately _____,a small fraction of the world population of ____.
A)300 million; 7 million
B)320 thousand; 7 million
C)400 million; 6 billion
D)320 million; 7 billion

Accepted Answer

According to the latest estimates by the United Nations, the world population is approximately 7 billion. The population of the USA is approximately 320 million, which is a small fraction of the world's population. Therefore, option D is the correct answer. Option A and C have incorrect figures for the world population. Option B has an incorrect figure for the population of the USA.

Question 15

Which of the following assessments does not always need to be considered depending on the international assignment?
A)Person-organization fit
B)Personality-job fit
C)Language ability
D)Suitability of immediate family

Accepted Answer

Language ability may not always need to be considered for an international assignment, especially if the assignment does not require proficiency in the local language or if the business is conducted in a common language, such as English, that the assignee already speaks.

Question 16

Which of the following is an advantage of host country nationals?
A)Loyalty to the country may outweigh loyalty to the company
B)May be more advantageous than parent country managers due to similar culture and/or language with host
C)Compensation is generally easier,based on local pay scale
D)More effective communication with parent country management

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is not one of the Big Five personality characteristics for adaptation to different cultures?
A)Extroversion
B)Openness to experience
C)Conscientiousness
D)Honesty

Accepted Answer

Honesty is not considered one of the Big Five personality characteristics. The actual five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Question 18

Cultures with a long term orientation value:
A)value saving
B)thrift
C)all options are correct
D)future goals

Accepted Answer

Cultures with a long term orientation value all options - saving, thrift, and future goals. These societies prioritize planning for and investing in the future over immediate gratification or consumption.

Question 19

_____ organizations tend to believe that their values and culture are superior to others and they will therefore frequently choose to staff international facilities with home-country managers.
A)Ethocentric
B)Polycentric
C)Regiocentric
D)Geocentric

Accepted Answer

Ethocentric organizations believe in the supremacy of their home culture and values, and therefore tend to appoint home-country managers to international facilities. This approach limits the diversity of perspectives and can lead to a lack of effectiveness in foreign markets. Polycentric organizations, on the other hand, believe in local responsiveness and employ local managers. Regiocentric organizations focus on specific regions and appoint managers from those regions. Geocentric organizations select the best managers regardless of their nationality.

Question 20

All employees who work in the U.S.or its territories are protected by ____ laws.
A)EEO
B)Title VII
C)ADEA
D)ADA

Accepted Answer

EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) laws protect all employees in the U.S. or its territories from discrimination in the workplace.

Quiz 16: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers

Major HR laws tend to be in the areas of:

To be successful in a global workforce,managers need to have all of the following skills except:

This GLOBE dimension rates how people take pride in belonging to a family,team,or organization.

What is the process of hiring another organization to do work that was previously done within the host organization?

Which trade later became known as the EU?

Hofstede's Model of National Culture is comprised of ____ dimensions.

Along with the creation of an international presence,____ major function(s) of HRM must become more complex.

Which of the following is not one of the nine dimensions researched by GLOBE?

Which of the following is not a type of capital that flows between countries?

_______ is when people tend to have more trouble adjusting to living conditions that are different from home,and as a results,may have a stronger negative reaction to working in an international assignment.

Stephanie opens a bakery that serves her home town.Her company would be considered

_______ are people who happen to have a skill set needed in an international assignment but who are not citizens of either the home or host country.

The major factor increasing the complexity of the environment is the:

USA's population is approximately _,a small fraction of the world population of .

Which of the following assessments does not always need to be considered depending on the international assignment?

Which of the following is an advantage of host country nationals?

Which of the following is not one of the Big Five personality characteristics for adaptation to different cultures?

Cultures with a long term orientation value:

_____ organizations tend to believe that their values and culture are superior to others and they will therefore frequently choose to staff international facilities with home-country managers.

All employees who work in the U.S.or its territories are protected by ____ laws.