Question 1

International trade secretariats have been minimally successful because of the

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Competition between national unions to attract investment from international businesses has limited the success of international trade secretariats, as unions may prioritize national interests over international solidarity.

Question 2

How does unintentional bias affect the performance appraisal of expatriates? How can it be reduced?

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Question 3

Define an expatriate manager.Describe the dimensions of self-orientation and others-orientation that predict success in a foreign posting .

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Question 4

What is expatriate failure? According to Tung's survey,what are the different reasons for expatriate failure in U.S.multinationals?

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Question 5

Describe human resource management.

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Question 6

International businesses differ in terms of their approaches to international labor relations,mainly in the degree to which

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International businesses differ in their approach to international labor relations based on the degree to which labor relations activities are centralized or decentralized. This refers to whether the company's headquarters controls all aspects of labor relations or if authority is given to local managers in different countries. Companies with a centralized approach tend to have a more uniform labor relations strategy across all locations, whereas those with a decentralized approach allow for more flexibility and adaptation to local laws and cultural norms.

Question 7

Which of the following was established by organized labor in 1960s to provide worldwide links for national unions in particular industries?

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International trade secretariats were established by organized labor in the 1960s to provide worldwide links for national unions in particular industries. These secretariats were intended to facilitate cooperation and collaboration among unions across national boundaries and promote the interests of workers in multinational enterprises.

Question 8

What is repatriation? What is its importance?

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Question 9

In the context of international labor relations,one of the reasons for a decline in union influence is the

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Question 10

What is the purpose of cultural training before a foreign posting?

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Question 11

Describe how management development programs can increase the value of human capital in an international business firm.

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Question 12

Describe the disadvantages of a polycentric staffing policy.

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Question 13

What are the reasons for the failure of spouses to adjust to an expatriate's foreign posting?

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Question 14

Discuss the differences between ethnocentric,polycentric,and geocentric approaches to staffing for international businesses.What is the rationale behind each of these approaches?

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Question 15

One way organized labor responds to the increased bargaining power of multinational corporations is by trying to

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Achieving international regulations on multinationals through the United Nations would be the most effective way for organized labor to respond to the increased bargaining power of multinational corporations as it would involve creating global agreements and standards that would apply to all multinational corporations operating in various countries. Regional boards or local trade forums may have limited impact, while lobbying multinational corporations to restrict their global reach is unlikely to be successful as these corporations pursue growth and expansion. Imposing regulations on multinationals through organizations such as GATT could be one strategy, but GATT's mandate is limited to trade issues and it would not have the power to regulate the behavior of multinational corporations beyond trade.

Question 16

Which of the following is an impediment to cooperation between national unions?

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Wide variation in the structure and ideology of unions is an impediment to cooperation between national unions. Different unions have different priorities and ways of operating, which can make it challenging to work together effectively.

Question 17

International businesses differ markedly in their approaches to international labor relations.Which of the following current trends reflects international firms' attempts to rationalize their global operations?

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Greater centralized control reflects international firms' attempts to rationalize their global operations by standardizing policies and procedures across locations, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. This approach often involves a centralized human resources function that oversees labor relations activities globally.

Question 18

In the context of international labor relations,a labor union concern arises when an international business

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Labor unions may be concerned when an international business attempts to import employment practices and contractual agreements from its home country, as this could potentially undermine the labor standards and protections that exist in the host country. This could also result in unfair competition for local businesses that adhere to local labor laws and standards.

Question 19

In the 1960s,organized labor believed that by coordinating union action across countries through an international trade secretariat,it could counter the power of a multinational corporation by

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Question 20

The long-term goal for organized labor to establish international trade secretariats was to

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The establishment of international trade secretariats by organized labor was aimed at being able to negotiate with multinational firms on a transnational level. This would enable the implementation of international labor standards and prevent exploitation and abuse of workers in different countries. The other options do not fully capture the purpose or function of these secretariats.

Quiz 17: Global Human Resource Management