Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer (20 May 1506), quoting Jesus"I have taken careofeverythinginlife, only not fordeath—and now I have todie completely unprepared."[75]— Cesare
Borgia, Italian politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I
believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise, French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis
domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway
tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should
have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist
(2 May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children, themost precious jewels I can leave you.
TEST BANK FOR
Managing a Global Workforce 4e By Charles Vance, Yongsun Paik, Fabian Jintae
Froese, Torben Andersen
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
Note: Corresponding page numbers from the text follow the answers.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following is an intergovernmental organization whose mission to help
governments achieve sustainable economic growth and employment and rising standards of
living, originally founded as a counterpart to NATO at the conclusion of World War II?
a. UN
b. OECD
c. WTO
d. IMF
Answer: B, 16.
2. Company culture, climate, strategy, and organizational structure are all important
for an MNC‘s foreign operations considerations.
a. external factors
b. strategic factors
c. tactical factors
d. internal factors
Answer: D, 24.
3. What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
a. A company‘s responsibility and ability to achieve sustainable development
b. A company‘s responsibility to expand foreign direct investment into multiple foreign
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, locations, providing employment opportunities beyond the company‘s domestic environment
c. A company‘s awareness of the need of ethical attention toward the environment, its
community, and its employees
d. A company‘s imperative to operate with high price to earnings ratio
Answer: C, 7-8.
4. Which of the following is NOT an external factor influencing an MNC‘s decision-making
process?
a. Demographics
b. Technological innovation
c. Social preferences
d. Employee retention rate
Answer: D, 25.
5. The most integrated multilateral agreement between governments is
a. ASEAN
b. EU
c. MERCOSUR
d. OECD
Answer: B, 11.
6. MERCOSUR is a multilateral agreement among which countries?
a. Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam
b. Germany, France, and Italy
c. Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
d. Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer (20 May 1506), quoting Jesus"I have taken careofeverythinginlife, only not fordeath—and now I have todie completely unprepared."[75]— Cesare Borgia, Italian
politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise,
French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish
explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I
have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che
dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist (2 May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children,
themost precious jewels I can leave you. thegreat monarch beyond theocean will interest himself tosee that they come into their inheritance,ifyou present before him their just claims. I know your master will do
this,ifforno other reason, then forthekindness I have shown theSpaniards, though it has occasioned my ruin. forall my misfortunes, Malinche, I bear you no ill will."[11]: 115 — Moctezuma II, Huey Tlatoani or
EmperoroftheAztec Empire (29 June 1520), toHernán Cortés (calling him by thenameofhis interpreter, La Malinche)"I have been murdered; no remedy can prevent my speedy death."[11]: 97 — Pope Leo X (1
December 1521), rumored tohave died by poison"I am curious tosee what happensinthenext world toone who dies unshriven."[35][79]— Pietro Perugino, Italian artist (1523), declining thelast rites"I have
already confessed my sins toGod."[11]: 151 — Franz von Sickingen, German knight and Protestant leader (7 May 1523), when his chaplain askedifhe wanted toconfess prior tohis death defending his castle"At
least I may die facing theenemy."[8][note 48]— Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, French knight (30 April 1524), mortally wounded at theBattleoftheSesia (1524)"I desire togo tohell, and not
toheaven.intheformer place I shall enjoy thecompanyofpopes, kings, and princes, whileinthelatter are only beggars, monks, hermits, and apostles."[11]: 102 [21][70]: 196 — Niccolò Machiavelli (21 June 1527),
Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer"How long, Lord, shall darkness cover this land? How long wilt thou suffer this tyrannyofmen? Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."[15]: 155 — Patrick Hamilton,
Scottish churchman (29
Answer: D, 11.
7. The ILO‘s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work did NOT cover which
of the following areas?
a. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
b. Fair import and export tariffs
c. The elimination of forced and compulsory labor
d. The abolition of child labor
Answer: B, 16.
8. Labor unions, and employer and professional associations are examples of .
a. Non-Government Organizations
b. Employee-Interest Organizations
c. Worker Protection Associations
d. PCNs
Test Bank Chapter 1-2
,Answer: B, 19-20.
9. One of the strongest forces today to counter the great global influence of MNCs is the
combined impact of .
a. Labor unions
b. World Bank
c. NGOs
d. Financial IGOs
Answer: C, 21.
10. Which of the following statements about company culture is NOT true?
a. Company culture is the overall prevailing set of assumptions, attitudes, beliefs, norms,
practices, and value within the organization.
b. Company culture can have powerful influence on behavior of company members.
c. Company culture is relatively easy to change.
d. Company culture has major impact on management thinking patterns and philosophy.
Answer: C, 25.
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer (20 May 1506), quoting Jesus"I have taken careofeverythinginlife, only not fordeath—and now I have todie completely unprepared."[75]— Cesare
Borgia, Italian politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I
believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise, French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis
domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway
tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should
have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist (2
May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children, themost precious jewels I can leave you. thegreat
monarch beyond theocean will interest himself tosee that they come into their inheritance,ifyou present before him their just claims. I know your master will do this,ifforno other reason, then
forthekindness I have shown theSpaniards, though it has occasioned my ruin. forall my misfortunes, Malinche, I bear you no ill will."[11]: 115 — Moctezuma II, Huey Tlatoani or
EmperoroftheAztec Empire (29 June 1520), toHernán Cortés (calling him by thenameofhis interpreter, La Malinche)"I have been murdered; no remedy can prevent my speedy
death."[11]: 97 — Pope Leo X (1 December 1521), rumored tohave died by poison"I am curious tosee what happensinthenext world toone who dies unshriven."[35][79]— Pietro Perugino,
Italian artist (1523), declining thelast rites"I have already confessed my sins toGod."[11]: 151 — Franz von Sickingen, German knight and Protestant leader (7 May 1523), when his chaplain
askedifhe wanted toconfess prior tohis death defending his castle"At least I may die facing theenemy."[8][note 48]— Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, French knight (30 April 1524),
mortally wounded at theBattleoftheSesia (1524)"I desire togo tohell, and not toheaven.intheformer place I shall enjoy thecompanyofpopes, kings, and princes, whileinthelatter are only
beggars, monks, hermits, and apostles."[11]: 102 [21][70]: 196 — Niccolò Machiavelli (21 June 1527), Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer"How long, Lord, shall darkness
cover this land? How long wilt thou suffer this tyrannyofmen? Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."[15]: 155 — Patrick Hamilton, Scottish churchman (29
11. Which of the following is a fundamentally important priority for MNCs?
a. Aligning workforce management practices and human resource functions with
company strategy.
b. Changing company culture periodically to provide change and variety in the work
environment to maintain employee interest and satisfaction.
c. Measuring company climate every quarter to ensure appropriate fit.
d. Downsizing and running ―lean‖ to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Answer: A, 3-4.
12. Strategic Management should involve the identification of .
a. employee individual weaknesses
b. core company values and competencies
c. MNC‘s corporate responsibility liabilities
d. outsourcing opportunities in politically unstable areas
Answer: B, 26.
13. Institutions should acquire the following moral responsibilities when it comes to international
human resource management except which of the following?
a. Avoid the semblance of discriminatory treatment.
b. Foster personal enlightenment and self-enrichment of all employees.
c. Embrace the growth of globalization regardless of local trends.
d. Help all employees develop useful, marketable skills.
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, Answer: C, 32.
14. What is the largest, most comprehensive IGO and global forum in the external environment
of global workforce management?
a. WTO
b. UN
c. EU
d. NAACP
Answer: B, 14.
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer (20 May 1506), quoting Jesus"I have taken careofeverythinginlife, only not fordeath—and now I have todie completely unprepared."[75]— Cesare
Borgia, Italian politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I
believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise, French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis
domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway
tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should
have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist (2
May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children, themost precious jewels I can leave you. thegreat
monarch beyond theocean will interest himself tosee that they come into their inheritance,ifyou present before him their just claims. I know your master will do this,ifforno other reason, then
forthekindness I have shown theSpaniards, though it has occasioned my ruin. forall my misfortunes, Malinche, I bear you no ill will."[11]: 115 — Moctezuma II, Huey Tlatoani or
EmperoroftheAztec Empire (29 June 1520), toHernán Cortés (calling him by thenameofhis interpreter, La Malinche)"I have been murdered; no remedy can prevent my speedy
death."[11]: 97 — Pope Leo X (1 December 1521), rumored tohave died by poison"I am curious tosee what happensinthenext world toone who dies unshriven."[35][79]— Pietro Perugino,
Italian artist (1523), declining thelast rites"I have already confessed my sins toGod."[11]: 151 — Franz von Sickingen, German knight and Protestant leader (7 May 1523), when his chaplain
askedifhe wanted toconfess prior tohis death defending his castle"At least I may die facing theenemy."[8][note 48]— Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, French knight (30 April 1524),
mortally wounded at theBattleoftheSesia (1524)"I desire togo tohell, and not toheaven.intheformer place I shall enjoy thecompanyofpopes, kings, and princes, whileinthelatter are only
beggars, monks, hermits, and apostles."[11]: 102 [21][70]: 196 — Niccolò Machiavelli (21 June 1527), Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer"How long, Lord, shall darkness
cover this land? How long wilt thou suffer this tyrannyofmen? Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."[15]: 155 — Patrick Hamilton, Scottish churchman (29
15. An organization‘s international human resource management efforts should take into
consideration
a. all employees at all levels and locations, including contingent workforce members.
b. only regular employees located in the country where the organization is headquartered.
c. only regular (non-contingent) employees of the organization, wherever they are
located.
d. only employees, whether regular or contingent, located outside of the national
boundaries where the organization is headquartered.
Answer: A, 28-29.
16. Action-learning training methods, zero-based human resource forecasting, off-shoring back
office operations, and managing foreign worksite are examples of .
a. technological innovations
b. Chaos Theory
c. innovations in management practice
d. globalization effects on HRM practice
Answer: C, 19.
17. With instant communications facilitated by the Internet and global cell phones and businesses
operating in increasingly multi-national and multi-cultural common capacities, cultures are
experiencing rapid .
a. customization
b. decline
c. convergence
d. divergence
Answer: C, 34.
18. When implementation of company plans and objectives has to be adjusted for local
customization, it is an example of the influence of .
a. divergence
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Borgia, Italian politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I
believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise, French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis
domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway
tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should
have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist
(2 May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children, themost precious jewels I can leave you.
TEST BANK FOR
Managing a Global Workforce 4e By Charles Vance, Yongsun Paik, Fabian Jintae
Froese, Torben Andersen
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS
Note: Corresponding page numbers from the text follow the answers.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following is an intergovernmental organization whose mission to help
governments achieve sustainable economic growth and employment and rising standards of
living, originally founded as a counterpart to NATO at the conclusion of World War II?
a. UN
b. OECD
c. WTO
d. IMF
Answer: B, 16.
2. Company culture, climate, strategy, and organizational structure are all important
for an MNC‘s foreign operations considerations.
a. external factors
b. strategic factors
c. tactical factors
d. internal factors
Answer: D, 24.
3. What is Corporate Social Responsibility?
a. A company‘s responsibility and ability to achieve sustainable development
b. A company‘s responsibility to expand foreign direct investment into multiple foreign
Test Bank Chapter 1-1
, locations, providing employment opportunities beyond the company‘s domestic environment
c. A company‘s awareness of the need of ethical attention toward the environment, its
community, and its employees
d. A company‘s imperative to operate with high price to earnings ratio
Answer: C, 7-8.
4. Which of the following is NOT an external factor influencing an MNC‘s decision-making
process?
a. Demographics
b. Technological innovation
c. Social preferences
d. Employee retention rate
Answer: D, 25.
5. The most integrated multilateral agreement between governments is
a. ASEAN
b. EU
c. MERCOSUR
d. OECD
Answer: B, 11.
6. MERCOSUR is a multilateral agreement among which countries?
a. Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam
b. Germany, France, and Italy
c. Oman, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
d. Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer (20 May 1506), quoting Jesus"I have taken careofeverythinginlife, only not fordeath—and now I have todie completely unprepared."[75]— Cesare Borgia, Italian
politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise,
French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish
explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I
have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che
dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist (2 May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children,
themost precious jewels I can leave you. thegreat monarch beyond theocean will interest himself tosee that they come into their inheritance,ifyou present before him their just claims. I know your master will do
this,ifforno other reason, then forthekindness I have shown theSpaniards, though it has occasioned my ruin. forall my misfortunes, Malinche, I bear you no ill will."[11]: 115 — Moctezuma II, Huey Tlatoani or
EmperoroftheAztec Empire (29 June 1520), toHernán Cortés (calling him by thenameofhis interpreter, La Malinche)"I have been murdered; no remedy can prevent my speedy death."[11]: 97 — Pope Leo X (1
December 1521), rumored tohave died by poison"I am curious tosee what happensinthenext world toone who dies unshriven."[35][79]— Pietro Perugino, Italian artist (1523), declining thelast rites"I have
already confessed my sins toGod."[11]: 151 — Franz von Sickingen, German knight and Protestant leader (7 May 1523), when his chaplain askedifhe wanted toconfess prior tohis death defending his castle"At
least I may die facing theenemy."[8][note 48]— Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, French knight (30 April 1524), mortally wounded at theBattleoftheSesia (1524)"I desire togo tohell, and not
toheaven.intheformer place I shall enjoy thecompanyofpopes, kings, and princes, whileinthelatter are only beggars, monks, hermits, and apostles."[11]: 102 [21][70]: 196 — Niccolò Machiavelli (21 June 1527),
Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer"How long, Lord, shall darkness cover this land? How long wilt thou suffer this tyrannyofmen? Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."[15]: 155 — Patrick Hamilton,
Scottish churchman (29
Answer: D, 11.
7. The ILO‘s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work did NOT cover which
of the following areas?
a. Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining
b. Fair import and export tariffs
c. The elimination of forced and compulsory labor
d. The abolition of child labor
Answer: B, 16.
8. Labor unions, and employer and professional associations are examples of .
a. Non-Government Organizations
b. Employee-Interest Organizations
c. Worker Protection Associations
d. PCNs
Test Bank Chapter 1-2
,Answer: B, 19-20.
9. One of the strongest forces today to counter the great global influence of MNCs is the
combined impact of .
a. Labor unions
b. World Bank
c. NGOs
d. Financial IGOs
Answer: C, 21.
10. Which of the following statements about company culture is NOT true?
a. Company culture is the overall prevailing set of assumptions, attitudes, beliefs, norms,
practices, and value within the organization.
b. Company culture can have powerful influence on behavior of company members.
c. Company culture is relatively easy to change.
d. Company culture has major impact on management thinking patterns and philosophy.
Answer: C, 25.
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer (20 May 1506), quoting Jesus"I have taken careofeverythinginlife, only not fordeath—and now I have todie completely unprepared."[75]— Cesare
Borgia, Italian politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I
believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise, French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis
domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway
tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should
have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist (2
May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children, themost precious jewels I can leave you. thegreat
monarch beyond theocean will interest himself tosee that they come into their inheritance,ifyou present before him their just claims. I know your master will do this,ifforno other reason, then
forthekindness I have shown theSpaniards, though it has occasioned my ruin. forall my misfortunes, Malinche, I bear you no ill will."[11]: 115 — Moctezuma II, Huey Tlatoani or
EmperoroftheAztec Empire (29 June 1520), toHernán Cortés (calling him by thenameofhis interpreter, La Malinche)"I have been murdered; no remedy can prevent my speedy
death."[11]: 97 — Pope Leo X (1 December 1521), rumored tohave died by poison"I am curious tosee what happensinthenext world toone who dies unshriven."[35][79]— Pietro Perugino,
Italian artist (1523), declining thelast rites"I have already confessed my sins toGod."[11]: 151 — Franz von Sickingen, German knight and Protestant leader (7 May 1523), when his chaplain
askedifhe wanted toconfess prior tohis death defending his castle"At least I may die facing theenemy."[8][note 48]— Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, French knight (30 April 1524),
mortally wounded at theBattleoftheSesia (1524)"I desire togo tohell, and not toheaven.intheformer place I shall enjoy thecompanyofpopes, kings, and princes, whileinthelatter are only
beggars, monks, hermits, and apostles."[11]: 102 [21][70]: 196 — Niccolò Machiavelli (21 June 1527), Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer"How long, Lord, shall darkness
cover this land? How long wilt thou suffer this tyrannyofmen? Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."[15]: 155 — Patrick Hamilton, Scottish churchman (29
11. Which of the following is a fundamentally important priority for MNCs?
a. Aligning workforce management practices and human resource functions with
company strategy.
b. Changing company culture periodically to provide change and variety in the work
environment to maintain employee interest and satisfaction.
c. Measuring company climate every quarter to ensure appropriate fit.
d. Downsizing and running ―lean‖ to optimize efficiency and productivity.
Answer: A, 3-4.
12. Strategic Management should involve the identification of .
a. employee individual weaknesses
b. core company values and competencies
c. MNC‘s corporate responsibility liabilities
d. outsourcing opportunities in politically unstable areas
Answer: B, 26.
13. Institutions should acquire the following moral responsibilities when it comes to international
human resource management except which of the following?
a. Avoid the semblance of discriminatory treatment.
b. Foster personal enlightenment and self-enrichment of all employees.
c. Embrace the growth of globalization regardless of local trends.
d. Help all employees develop useful, marketable skills.
Test Bank Chapter 1-3
, Answer: C, 32.
14. What is the largest, most comprehensive IGO and global forum in the external environment
of global workforce management?
a. WTO
b. UN
c. EU
d. NAACP
Answer: B, 14.
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer (20 May 1506), quoting Jesus"I have taken careofeverythinginlife, only not fordeath—and now I have todie completely unprepared."[75]— Cesare
Borgia, Italian politician and condottiero (12 March 1507)"We heartily desire our executors toconsider how behoofful itistobe prayed for."[17]— Henry VIIofEngland (21 April 1509)"I
believe."[8]— Georges d'Amboise, French Roman Catholic cardinal and ministerofstate (25 May 1510)"Thatisfalse. I always have served my king loyally and sought toadd tohis
domains."[8][note 46]— Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Spanish explorer, governor and conquistador (January 1519),onhearingaherald call hima"usurperoftherightsoftheCrown" whileontheway
tohis execution by decapitationDeathofLeonardo da Vinci, painted by Ingres."I have offended God and mankind because my work did not reach thequality it should
have."[36][70]: 196 [76][77][78][note 47]("Ho offeso Dio e l'umanità perché il mio lavoro non ha raggiunto la qualità che dovrebbe avere.")— Leonardo da Vinci, Italian artist and scientist (2
May 1519), toKing Francis IofFrance"Happy."[8][77]— Raphael, Italian artist (6 April 1520)"I confide toyour care my beloved children, themost precious jewels I can leave you. thegreat
monarch beyond theocean will interest himself tosee that they come into their inheritance,ifyou present before him their just claims. I know your master will do this,ifforno other reason, then
forthekindness I have shown theSpaniards, though it has occasioned my ruin. forall my misfortunes, Malinche, I bear you no ill will."[11]: 115 — Moctezuma II, Huey Tlatoani or
EmperoroftheAztec Empire (29 June 1520), toHernán Cortés (calling him by thenameofhis interpreter, La Malinche)"I have been murdered; no remedy can prevent my speedy
death."[11]: 97 — Pope Leo X (1 December 1521), rumored tohave died by poison"I am curious tosee what happensinthenext world toone who dies unshriven."[35][79]— Pietro Perugino,
Italian artist (1523), declining thelast rites"I have already confessed my sins toGod."[11]: 151 — Franz von Sickingen, German knight and Protestant leader (7 May 1523), when his chaplain
askedifhe wanted toconfess prior tohis death defending his castle"At least I may die facing theenemy."[8][note 48]— Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard, French knight (30 April 1524),
mortally wounded at theBattleoftheSesia (1524)"I desire togo tohell, and not toheaven.intheformer place I shall enjoy thecompanyofpopes, kings, and princes, whileinthelatter are only
beggars, monks, hermits, and apostles."[11]: 102 [21][70]: 196 — Niccolò Machiavelli (21 June 1527), Italian Renaissance diplomat, philosopher and writer"How long, Lord, shall darkness
cover this land? How long wilt thou suffer this tyrannyofmen? Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."[15]: 155 — Patrick Hamilton, Scottish churchman (29
15. An organization‘s international human resource management efforts should take into
consideration
a. all employees at all levels and locations, including contingent workforce members.
b. only regular employees located in the country where the organization is headquartered.
c. only regular (non-contingent) employees of the organization, wherever they are
located.
d. only employees, whether regular or contingent, located outside of the national
boundaries where the organization is headquartered.
Answer: A, 28-29.
16. Action-learning training methods, zero-based human resource forecasting, off-shoring back
office operations, and managing foreign worksite are examples of .
a. technological innovations
b. Chaos Theory
c. innovations in management practice
d. globalization effects on HRM practice
Answer: C, 19.
17. With instant communications facilitated by the Internet and global cell phones and businesses
operating in increasingly multi-national and multi-cultural common capacities, cultures are
experiencing rapid .
a. customization
b. decline
c. convergence
d. divergence
Answer: C, 34.
18. When implementation of company plans and objectives has to be adjusted for local
customization, it is an example of the influence of .
a. divergence
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