Question 1

What type of organization operates at the highest level of involvement in the global marketplace?

Accepted Answer

The type of organization that operates at the highest level of involvement in the global marketplace is a Global organization. Global organizations have operations and business activities in multiple countries and often have a centralized management structure that coordinates their activities worldwide. They have a high level of involvement in the global market and must navigate complex international regulations and business practices. Examples of global organizations include Coca-Cola, Microsoft, and McDonald's.

Question 2

Valuing achievement,money making,assertiveness,and competition are associated with what type of culture?

Accepted Answer

Valuing achievement, money making, assertiveness, and competition are characteristics of a masculine culture. Masculine cultures tend to prioritize traditional male values such as ambition, success, and assertiveness.

Question 3

Which one of the following statements about global organizations is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

Global organizations tend to have decentralized decision-making structures, allowing for more flexibility and responsiveness to local markets. Centralized decision-making structures may lead to a lack of understanding of local market needs and opportunities.

Question 4

A firm that is currently locating facilities in a large number of other countries in order to capitalize on lower production and distribution costs is at what level of global participation?

Accepted Answer

A firm that locates facilities in a large number of other countries to capitalize on lower production and distribution costs is at the Multinational level of global participation. This level involves significant commitment to international operations, with facilities and operations in multiple countries to take advantage of geographic differences in cost and quality of factors of production.

Question 5

The most important influence on international HRM is the _________ of the country in which a facility is located.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most important influence on international HRM...

Question 6

The ____________ of a country's labour force affect how and the extent to which companies want to operate there.

Accepted Answer

Education and skill levels of a country's labour force are important factors that affect a company's decision to operate in that country. Companies look for skilled and educated workers who can handle their operations efficiently, and countries with a well-educated and trained workforce are more attractive to businesses. This is because companies can save time and money by hiring workers who have the necessary skills and knowledge, rather than investing in training and development programs themselves.

Question 7

The country in which an organization's headquarters is located is the:

Accepted Answer

The home country is the country in which an organization's headquarters is located.

Question 8

What is behind the trend toward expansion into global markets?

Accepted Answer

The trend towards expansion into global markets is driven by multiple factors such as gaining access to new markets with millions or billions of potential customers, operating with lower labor costs, and taking advantage of trade agreements that encourage and simplify global business activities. Therefore, choice D provides the most comprehensive and accurate explanation of the trend towards global market expansion.

Question 9

An individual who was born in Mexico and is currently working for a Canadian company in Mexico is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

The individual who was born in Mexico and is currently working for a Canadian company in Mexico is referred to as a host-country national, as Mexico is the host country where the individual is currently working. A home-country national would be someone who is working for a company in their country of origin, whereas a third-country national would be someone who is working for a company in a country that is not their country of origin or the country where they are currently working. A home-country expatriate would be someone who is from the company's home country but is currently working in another country as an expatriate.

Question 10

Validation involves giving expatriates recognition for their international service when they return home.

Accepted Answer

Validation is the process of acknowledging and recognizing the expatriate's achievements, skills and knowledge gained while on assignment when they return home.

Question 11

A firm that is currently shipping domestically produced items to other countries to be sold there is at what level of international participation?

Accepted Answer

Exporting refers to the act of sending domestically produced goods to other countries to be sold there. This is the lowest level of international participation as it does not involve any direct investment or establishment of operations in foreign countries.

Question 12

Canada is high in:

Accepted Answer

Canada scores high in individualism, which means they focus more on personal achievements and individual rights rather than collective interests or group needs. This is reflected in their society, economy, and political system. Canada is often seen as a country that values individual freedom, autonomy, and self-expression.

Question 13

An individual who was born in Canada and is currently working in Spain for a company headquartered in Germany would be considered a:

Accepted Answer

The individual is neither a home-country national nor a host-country national because they were born in one country and working in another. Thus, they are considered a third-country national.

Question 14

A transnational HRM system:

Accepted Answer

A transnational HRM system involves taking a global perspective, including managers from different countries, and incorporating ideas from various cultures. It is a decentralized approach that values diversity and cultural differences in decision-making processes. The other options do not accurately describe a transnational HRM system.

Question 15

The Hofstede dimension that deals with the degree to which a culture encourages satisfying or suppressing gratification of human drives is:

Accepted Answer

The dimension that deals with the degree to which a culture encourages satisfying or suppressing gratification of human drives is called the indulgence/restraint dimension. Hofstede introduced this dimension later in his research, and it measures the extent to which people try to control their desires and impulses. Cultures that score high in indulgence tend to allow their citizens to enjoy their lives and have fun, be optimistic and spontaneous. On the other hand, cultures that score low in indulgence tend to regulate their citizens' virtues according to strict social norms and discourage acting on human desires.

Question 16

According to Hofstede's cultural dimensions,a culture where people are expected to devote themselves to the interests of the community,and the community is expected to protect them when they are in trouble is high in:

Accepted Answer

Hofstede's Cultural Dimension of Collectivism refers to the degree to which a society values group harmony over individual achievement. In a culture where people are expected to devote themselves to the interests of the community and the community is expected to protect them, we see a high degree of collectivism, making option D the correct answer.

Question 17

Assume that you are visiting Mexico for a business meeting and you call your host by his first name rather than his title.He seems offended.Your offense most likely stemmed from a difference between Canadian culture and Mexico's culture on which dimension?

Accepted Answer

Mexico has a high power distance culture which means that people expect to respect those in positions of authority and use formal titles to address them. By addressing your host by his first name, you disregarded his authority and showed disrespect according to his cultural norms. In contrast, Canada has a lower power distance culture where people address each other more informally, which may have caused the misunderstanding.

Question 18

What type of culture tends to have much flatter pay structures?

Accepted Answer

Collectivist cultures tend to have much flatter pay structures as opposed to individualistic cultures where there is a wider gap between the highest and lowest earners. In collectivist cultures, the focus is on the group rather than the individual, and thus there is less emphasis on rewarding top performers with significantly higher pay.

Question 19

As an HR specialist in workforce planning,in which country would you experience the greatest freedom in reducing your company's workforce in response to a forecasted oversupply of workers?

Accepted Answer

Canada has relatively flexible labor laws and regulations that allow for employers to adjust their workforce in response to changing business needs. The Canadian government also provides various support programs to assist individuals who are laid off or experiencing unemployment, providing a safety net for those who may be affected by workforce reductions. In comparison, the other countries listed have stricter labor laws and regulations that can make it more difficult and costly for employers to lay off workers.

Question 20

John,who was born in Canada and who works for a Canadian-based company,is on assignment in Japan.John is:

Accepted Answer

An expatriate is someone who is temporarily living and working in a country other than their country of citizenship, in this case, John is from Canada and working in Japan.

Quiz 10: Managing Human Resources Globally