Question 1

According to the textbook,what does Level 3 of the cross-cultural training of employees for global assignments focus on?

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Question 2

In the levels of cross-cultural training described in the textbook,which level corresponds to skill building in areas,such as language and adaptation skills?

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Question 3

According to the survey by Cartus referenced in the textbook,what reason did 76% of respondents identify for expatriate assignment opportunities being turned down by employees?

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According to the survey by Cartus mentioned in the textbook, 76% of respondents identified personal or family circumstances as the reason for expatriate assignment opportunities being turned down by employees. Option A, C, D, and E were not identified as the main reason for the rejection of these opportunities.

Question 4

What are the three international staffing policies discussed in the textbook?

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The three international staffing policies discussed in the textbook are Ethnocentric, Polycentric, and Geocentric. These policies are discussed in detail in the chapter on International Human Resource Management.

Question 5

There are steps or levels to cross-cultural training as described in the textbook.Which level of cross-cultural training corresponds to raising the trainee's awareness of the impact of cultural differences?

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Level 1 of cross-cultural training is focused on raising the trainee's awareness of the impact of cultural differences. This foundational step is crucial for preparing individuals to recognize and understand the significance of cultural diversity in various contexts.

Question 6

According to the textbook,one of the reasons Canadian executives are in demand across the globe is because

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Question 7

A British executive working in a Tokyo subsidiary of a Canadian multinational bank would be referred to as which of the following?

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A British executive working in a Tokyo subsidiary would be considered a third-country national, meaning an employee working outside their home country and the country of the company's headquarters.

Question 8

Which global staffing policy would a corporation adopt if the belief was that the best manager for any specific position anywhere on the globe may be found in any of the countries in which the firm operates?

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Geocentric staffing approach is adopted when a company believes in hiring the most suitable candidate for a job regardless of their nationality or origin. This approach emphasizes skill and competence over nationality, which means that any employee can be transferred or promoted to any location around the world. Thus, the belief that the best manager for any specific position anywhere on the globe may be found in any of the countries in which the firm operates, indicates a geocentric staffing policy.

Question 9

According to the textbook,what reason do managers of European firms emphasize for the failure of expatriate assignments?

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The textbook states that European firms were more likely to emphasize the inability of the spouse to adjust as a reason for the failure of expatriate assignments. While changing business conditions and perceived higher costs of expatriation are also mentioned as potential factors, they are not given as much emphasis as spouse adjustment issues. Lack of desire to reside in a foreign country and fear of losing one's position after the assignment are not mentioned as reasons given by European firms.

Question 10

Which global staffing policy would a corporation adopt if the belief was that only host-country managers can ever really understand the culture and behaviour of the host-country market?

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A polycentric staffing policy is based on the belief that host-country nationals understand their own culture and market better, so they are best suited for managerial positions in their own country.

Question 11

According to the textbook,the most likely destination for expatriates across the globe is

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China is the most likely destination for expatriates across the globe.

Question 12

According to the textbook,what is the major reason for using expatriates (either parent-country or third-country nationals)for staffing subsidiary operations?

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The major reason for using expatriates for staffing subsidiary operations is technical competence. Expatriates are chosen for their expertise and knowledge, which they can transfer to the local workforce. This is especially important when the local workforce lacks the necessary skills and knowledge to meet the demands of the subsidiary operation. While other factors, such as the image of the multinational corporation or the cost of using expatriates, may also play a role, technical competence is the primary reason for using expatriates.

Question 13

Which of the following terms is used to formally describe the early return from an expatriate assignment?

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"Expatriate assignment failure" is the term used to describe the early return from an expatriate assignment. This could occur for various reasons, such as difficulty adjusting to the new culture or job responsibilities, family issues, or health problems.

Question 14

According to the textbook,most managerial positions in both headquarters and foreign subsidiaries are filled by which of the following?

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According to the textbook, most managerial positions in both headquarters and foreign subsidiaries are filled by locals.

Question 15

The number of expatriates working abroad is continuing to decrease.

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The statement is opposite to the trend in recent years, as the number of expatriates working abroad has been increasing.

Question 16

In the levels of cross-cultural training described in the textbook,which level corresponds to a focus on attitudes and aims to get participants to understand how attitudes are formed and how they influence behaviour?

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Level 2, known as the Attitudinal training level, focuses on attitudes and aims to get participants to understand how attitudes are formed and how they influence behaviour. This level is designed to help participants develop the skills needed to recognize and manage their own cultural biases and learn to appreciate the perspectives and values of other cultures.

Question 17

According to the survey by Cartus referenced in the textbook,what reason did 63% of respondents identify for expatriate failure?

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Question 18

The citizens of a country who have jobs in their home country are referred to as which of the following?

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The term "locals" is used to refer to citizens of a country who have jobs in their home country. Expatriates are citizens of one country who live and work in another country, immigrants are individuals who move permanently to a new country, third-country nationals are individuals who work for a company in a country other than their home country, and emigrants are individuals who leave their home country to live in another country.

Question 19

According to the textbook,there has been a trend toward

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The textbook states that there has been a trend toward short-term global assignments instead of permanent relocations, as companies seek to save costs and adapt to the changing global business environment.

Question 20

A corporation where the prevailing attitude is that the home-country managers are superior to those in the host country,and that all key management positions are to be filled by parent-country nationals,has which global staffing policy?

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In an ethnocentric staffing policy, the company gives preference to the home-country managers and fills all the key positions with parent-country nationals, which is the prevailing attitude of the corporation described in the question. This policy sees the parent-country's practices and values as superior and the best way to run the business worldwide.

Quiz 17: Managing Human Resources in a Global Business