- D358 pre Assessment Question and
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Which driver caused an increase in the internationalization of business? - correct answer Global
internet and social media
During a business development meeting, an organization announces its intention to expand its
operations in Central America. The intent is to hire host country nationals (HCNs) to run the operations.
The business development team is reviewing the local business policies for each country under
consideration as it strategizes which one to focus on as a priority. The team asks the international
human resource manager (IHRM) to assist with collecting data to inform the decision-making process.
Which country-specific data should the IHRM provide first to the development team? - correct answer
Labor law requirements
An international human resources manager (IHRM) has a dotted supervisory line over each country's
human resources (HR) manager and is responsible for ensuring the activities led by the country's HR
managers are in alignment with headquarters' core HR policies and practices. Each country's HR
manager reports to the host country director. Which type of organizational structure is this? - correct
answer Matrix
To generate new revenue, a U.S. accounting firm opened new offices in five different countries. The firm
anticipated that its biggest challenges would be data sharing, internet security, currency exchanges, and
language barriers. The firm ensured these challenges were addressed as soon as the offices opened.
Despite the firm's preparation, it discovered that revenues decreased and customer complaints
increased in the new locations. The firm tasked its Human Resources (HR) department with investigating
the problem and recommending a solution. Which solution should HR recommend? - correct answer
Conduct cultural training and partner with Operations to align teams with regional needs
What drives the decision to internationalize organizations? - correct answer Entering new markets to
reduce cost
, A consumer goods company drives its brands worldwide but allows for local differences in things such as
appearance and flavor. Each product launch is adjusted to local preferences. The company has offices in
its major business and manufacturing locations. Which operational structure is the company using? -
correct answer Transnational
As a company expands its worldwide operations, a strategic decision has been made to gather the best
international human resources (IHR) management talent from throughout the company in order to
provide centralized HR support to all branches. Which organizational setting of IHR management does
this represent? - correct answer Headquarters of multinationals
Following the acquisition of an international firm, the parent company plans to maintain and emphasize
its prevailing culture, with the expectation that employees from the acquired firm will conform to the
parent company's established way of doing things. Which acculturation outcome is the parent company
implementing? - correct answer Assimilation
Why should a company conduct due diligence prior to finalizing a merger agreement? - correct answer
To identify potential risks associated with the unification process
What is the dominant form of organizational combination among U.S. companies that seek to enter new
markets overseas? - correct answer Joint ventures
A company in the United States is considering a joint venture with a company in Asia. International
human resources (IHR) is supporting the leadership team in the selection process for the leader of this
partnership. The U.S. company is conscious of the risks of failures in joint ventures. After two rounds of
selection interviews and an assessment of business and management capabilities, two candidates are
left to consider. Which trait should the leadership team and IHR require for the candidate they select? -
correct answer Relation-building skills
A U.S. company looking to expand its business operations overseas decides to acquire a British firm, a
decision it sees as the most effective and fastest way to develop a presence in the U.K. market. The
international human resources manager (IHRM) is helping the company leadership team develop pre-
acquisition human resources (HR) management objectives that will promote the value of both
companies' HR knowledge, experience, and capabilities. The IHRM has been asked to advise the team on