Question 1

If Canadian company Bombardier transferred Karl Hammer,a native German,away from his assignment in Bonn,Germany,to a new assignment in Paris,France,Karl would then be considered which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Karl Hammer would be considered a third-country national because he is a citizen of Germany, his home country, but he is working in a different country, France. He is neither a host-country national (someone working in their own country) nor a home-host-country national (someone working in a country where they also hold citizenship).

Question 2

Expatriates can be compensated for their services in several ways.At one end,their pay can be based on their earnings in the home country.What is at the other end of expatriate pay?

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At the other end of expatriate pay is host-based pay, which means that the expatriate's salary is based on the pay scale of the host country. This approach is commonly used when the expatriate is recruited locally or is working for a local subsidiary or affiliate. Host-based pay is also known as local pay or localization.

Question 3

Define and describe the balance-sheet approach used by many multinational corporations to calculate the compensation they wish to offer to their expatriates.

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Question 4

NBC Petroleum Corporation,a French firm,is now establishing a subsidiary in Bangladesh.This represents an early stage of international expansion for the company.What type of employees would NBC Petroleum most likely use?

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Question 5

While IT Motors is located in China,it has allowed management in all of its international operations to make independent decisions on how they conduct business in their different environments.What kind of corporation is IT Motors?

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IT Motors is a multidomestic corporation because it allows management in its international operations to make decisions independently, tailoring their approach to the local environment and needs.

Question 6

Which of the following best describes cultural conditioning?

Accepted Answer

Cultural conditioning refers to the process by which individuals learn and internalize cultural norms, values, and attitudes. It can have a significant impact on the attitudes, behaviors, and reactions of both workers and their managers in cross-cultural settings. Formal education and training are just some of the factors that can contribute to cultural conditioning, but it can also occur through socialization within families, communities, and peer groups. Cultural conditioning helps people navigate and understand different cultural practices and customs, but it can also lead to ethnocentrism or bias towards one's own culture.

Question 7

What are the primary differences among international,multinational,global,and transnational corporations?

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Question 8

What is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes the rights of workers?

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The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes the rights of workers. It was founded in 1919 and has since been developing and promoting international labor standards, policies, and programs to promote social justice and decent working conditions around the world.

Question 9

A PEST analysis refers to an assessment of which of the following types of factors?

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Question 10

Dimitri works as a compensation manager for IDL Inc.,a multidomestic firm located in Nova Scotia.He has been posted to Brazil on an assignment.What type of employee is Dimitri?

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Question 11

In using the balance-sheet approach to compensating expatriate managers,the term "incentive premiums" refers to which of the following concepts?

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Question 12

Under which of the following conditions would a firm continue to use expatriates in its international operations even after a few years?

Accepted Answer

If host-country nationals continue to experience difficulties with marketing the firm's products, a firm would continue to use expatriates in its international operations even after a few years. Expatriates have a better understanding of the company culture and products and can provide valuable insights to overcome difficulties in marketing.

Question 13

IAM Inc.has operations in many countries.Recently,it used staff from four of these countries to work on a project.What type of team would this be?

Accepted Answer

A transnational team is a group of individuals from different countries working together on a project. Therefore, since IAM Inc. used staff from four different countries to work on a project, this would be considered a transnational team. The other options are not as accurate: a global team would involve individuals from all around the world, not just four countries; an integrated team implies that the individuals are from within the same organization, not necessarily different countries; and a borderless team is not a commonly used term in the context of international teams.

Question 14

ABC Inc.,a firm located in Tokyo,Japan,is likely to emphasize which of the following in its pay system?

Accepted Answer

Japan has strong collectivist values and an emphasis on internal equity and personal needs in their pay system. Group harmony and maintaining a sense of order is important in their culture, therefore, pay systems in Japanese companies often prioritize internal equity and equal treatment of employees.

Question 15

A multidomestic corporation (MDC)has three basic sources to use when staffing its foreign operation.Name the three sources of overseas managers and state advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Question 16

Many farm workers come to Canada to work during the summer period.What is the name of the document issued by the government granting authority to these farm workers to seek employment in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The document issued by the government granting authority to farm workers to seek employment in Canada is called a work permit. A short stay permit allows someone to enter Canada for a short period of time, but not necessarily to work. An H2 visa is a type of work visa used in the United States, not Canada. A passport is a form of identification and travel document, but it does not grant permission to work in a foreign country.

Question 17

What is a key advantage of hiring home-country nationals for firms with international operations?

Accepted Answer

Home-country nationals are often less costly than relocating expatriates because there are no relocation expenses or additional compensation typically required for expatriates to work abroad.

Question 18

Manuela is from Brazil.She was hired by a Canadian multinational corporation to work in its office in Rio (located in Brazil).What is Manuela referred to as?

Accepted Answer

Manuela is referred to as a host-country national because she is from Brazil and working in a multinational corporation's office located in Rio.

Question 19

Avinash,a Canadian who was sent on an international assignment to Brazil,experienced severe disorientation that caused perpetual stress during his posting.What was Avinash most likely experiencing?

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Avinash was most likely experiencing culture shock, a common phenomenon when individuals are placed in an unfamiliar cultural environment. Symptoms of culture shock can include disorientation, stress, and difficulty adjusting to new surroundings.

Question 20

According to the textbook,which of the following is NOT one of the five essential components of training and development programs for employees going on international assignments?

Accepted Answer

The five essential components of training and development programs for employees going on international assignments, as outlined in the textbook, are language training, cross-cultural training, practical training, managing personal and family life, and repatriation. Expatriation is not listed as one of the essential components.

Quiz 15: International Human Resources Management