Question 1

Bryan,an American,works for a company that manufactures electronics.His managers select him for an assignment to lead the launch of a new product line in Japan.Which of the following topics will be the most important in training to prepare him for the assignment?

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Understanding Japanese culture will be essential for Bryan to effectively lead the launch of the new product line in Japan. This will help him build relationships with Japanese colleagues and partners, understand their communication style, and adapt his management style to be effective in a Japanese business environment. Knowing about the product line and marketing skills will also be important, but understanding Japanese culture is more crucial for success in this assignment. The advantages of U.S. culture and purchasing power are not directly relevant to the assignment.

Question 2

Dynamo Dynamics is opening an overseas office for the first time and is sending its best sales manager to oversee the start-up for two years.Ray,Dynamo's human resource manager,is preparing cross-cultural training for the sales manager.A colleague suggests to Ray that he include the manager's husband in the training.Should Ray follow the advice of his colleague?

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Including the spouse in cross-cultural training would be beneficial as the success of an assignment can be affected by the family's adjustment. The spouse's understanding of the new culture and ability to adapt can contribute to the sales manager's success in the overseas office. It is important to invest in their family's adjustment to maximize the chances of success in the new environment.

Question 3

Describe the terms parent country,parent-country national,host country,host-country national,third country,and third-country national,and provide examples for each.

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Question 4

Describe the five dimensions of culture as identified by Hofstede.

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Question 5

Which of the following activities involves giving the expatriate recognition for the overseas service when the person returns home?

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Giving recognition for overseas service is validation, as it confirms the value and contribution of the expatriate's work. The other options don't relate to this activity. Resolution refers to settling a problem or dispute, dissolution refers to the ending of something, rationalization refers to making a process more efficient, and communication refers to exchanging information.

Question 6

To help Pedro,an expatriate,prepare for his eventual return home,his employer sends him information that will help him recognize the changes have been happening at home.What type of repatriation support is this?

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Communication support provides information to help the expatriate understand the changes that have occurred in their home country while they were away. This will help them prepare for their return and reduce the culture shock they may experience.

Question 7

Discuss how the differences among countries influence HR planning in organizations that operate internationally.

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Question 8

Discuss cross-cultural preparation and its training methods.In addition,describe the three phases of international assignments.

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Question 9

How do international,multinational,and global organizations differ from each other? Briefly summarize the HR issues associated with each type of organization.

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Question 10

Once a foreign assignment is completed,how can companies help expatriates return to their home countries?

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Question 11

Describe the impact that economic systems have on HRM in international markets.

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Question 12

Identify the reasons behind the trend toward expansion into global markets.

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Question 13

Briefly elaborate on the challenges that companies face when compensating employees from other countries.

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Question 14

Identify the criteria used for selecting employees for foreign assignments.Which of them most strongly influence an employee's completion of a foreign assignment?

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Question 15

Dan is sent on a foreign assignment to London.On his return,he is rewarded with a flattering story about his experiences in the company newsletter and a meeting with executives to discuss opportunities for using what he learned in key assignments.The firm's recognition of Dan's service can be best described as a form of _____.

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The firm's recognition of Dan's service is a form of validation, as they are acknowledging and rewarding his successful completion of a foreign assignment and using his experiences to potentially benefit the company. Expatriation refers to the act of sending employees to work in another country, cross-cultural preparation refers to training employees for work in a different culture, and adjustment refers to the process of adapting to a new culture. Accreditation is the process of granting official recognition to someone's level of knowledge or expertise in a particular field, but it does not seem relevant to the given scenario.

Quiz 16: Managing Human Resources Globally