D358: Global Human Resource
Management Question and answers
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A characteristic way of behaving and believing that a group of people have developed over time and
share in common. - correct answer Culture
The shared beliefs, values, and behaviors that give a sense of belonging and guide how a group should
behave. It provides the capacity to adapt to circumstances and transmit knowledge to succeeding
generations. - correct answer Group's culture
Culture can be divided into three layers: invisible culture, hidden culture, and surface culture. - correct
answer Three layers of culture
The outer layer of culture that includes visible aspects such as dress, food, architecture, customs, body
language, gestures, etiquette, and gift giving. - correct answer Surface culture
The underlying beliefs, values, and norms that are not readily apparent but influence behavior. It
includes beliefs about child rearing and views of right or wrong. - correct answer Hidden Culture
The deepest layer of culture that consists of universal truths and forms the basis for a culture's values
and beliefs. - correct answer Invisible Culture
Aspects of culture that can be measured and compared across different societies. They include
assertiveness, future orientation, gender differentiation, uncertainty avoidance, power distance,
institutional collectivism, in-group collectivism, performance orientation, and humane orientation. -
correct answer Cultural dimensions
The process of modern technology and modernizing industries leading to firms adopting similar 'best
practices'. - correct answer Convergence
,The phenomenon where cultural values and practices of countries continue to exert strong influences
on their business and HR practices, resulting in differences between nations. - correct answer
Divergence
The intermixing of cultural systems between different countries, leading to the emergence of new
cultural norms and practices. - correct answer Cross-vergence
The balance middle ground view that acknowledges the impact of globalization on cultural convergence
and divergence. - correct answer Globalization
The existing research in this field lacks analytical rigor, relies too heavily on descriptions of
organizational practices, suffers from expediency, and lacks sustained effort to develop case material. -
correct answer Limited research on international and comparative management
There are four basic forms of research in International Human Resources Management (IHRM). - correct
answer Forms of IHRM Research
The culture of a group has a significant impact on every aspect of the management process, including
decision-making, communication, and conflict resolution. - correct answer Group culture's impact on
management process
Universal, Situational, and Convergent are the three fundamental forms of cross-cultural research that
explore the impact of culture on various aspects of human behavior and organizations. - correct answer
Forms of cross-cultural research
One such situation is recruitment and hiring practices, where cultural differences can affect the selection
criteria, interview processes, and candidate preferences. - correct answer Situations where cultural
influences impact IHRM
, Factors such as expense, travel, experience, cooperation, time, and investments do not limit IHRM
research, but they can pose challenges in conducting comprehensive studies. - correct answer Factors
limiting IHRM research
A system designed to measure the performance of individuals and teams, and set performance
expectations aligned with organizational objectives in a global workforce context. - correct answer
International Employee Performance Management System
To manage the performance of the global workforce so that performances at individual, team, and
organizational levels contribute to strategic global objectives and desired multinational enterprise (MNE)
performance. - correct answer Purpose of International Performance Management
Cultural value dimensions such as power distance, collectivism, and harmony influence the evaluation of
performance in an international context. - correct answer Influence of Cultural Values on Performance
Management
A strategy that involves developing the Project Management system in the home country and
transferring it to foreign units. - correct answer Exportative Strategy
A strategy that involves developing unique Performance Management practices in each foreign unit. -
correct answer Adaptive Strategy
A strategy that combines local Performance Management practices with those within the region and
around the world. - correct answer Integrative Strategy
Guidelines for ensuring the relevance of performance management practices (refer to Exhibit 12.2). -
correct answer Relevance (Guidelines)
Guidelines for ensuring the acceptability of performance management practices (refer to Exhibit 12.2). -
correct answer Acceptability (Guidelines)
Management Question and answers
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A characteristic way of behaving and believing that a group of people have developed over time and
share in common. - correct answer Culture
The shared beliefs, values, and behaviors that give a sense of belonging and guide how a group should
behave. It provides the capacity to adapt to circumstances and transmit knowledge to succeeding
generations. - correct answer Group's culture
Culture can be divided into three layers: invisible culture, hidden culture, and surface culture. - correct
answer Three layers of culture
The outer layer of culture that includes visible aspects such as dress, food, architecture, customs, body
language, gestures, etiquette, and gift giving. - correct answer Surface culture
The underlying beliefs, values, and norms that are not readily apparent but influence behavior. It
includes beliefs about child rearing and views of right or wrong. - correct answer Hidden Culture
The deepest layer of culture that consists of universal truths and forms the basis for a culture's values
and beliefs. - correct answer Invisible Culture
Aspects of culture that can be measured and compared across different societies. They include
assertiveness, future orientation, gender differentiation, uncertainty avoidance, power distance,
institutional collectivism, in-group collectivism, performance orientation, and humane orientation. -
correct answer Cultural dimensions
The process of modern technology and modernizing industries leading to firms adopting similar 'best
practices'. - correct answer Convergence
,The phenomenon where cultural values and practices of countries continue to exert strong influences
on their business and HR practices, resulting in differences between nations. - correct answer
Divergence
The intermixing of cultural systems between different countries, leading to the emergence of new
cultural norms and practices. - correct answer Cross-vergence
The balance middle ground view that acknowledges the impact of globalization on cultural convergence
and divergence. - correct answer Globalization
The existing research in this field lacks analytical rigor, relies too heavily on descriptions of
organizational practices, suffers from expediency, and lacks sustained effort to develop case material. -
correct answer Limited research on international and comparative management
There are four basic forms of research in International Human Resources Management (IHRM). - correct
answer Forms of IHRM Research
The culture of a group has a significant impact on every aspect of the management process, including
decision-making, communication, and conflict resolution. - correct answer Group culture's impact on
management process
Universal, Situational, and Convergent are the three fundamental forms of cross-cultural research that
explore the impact of culture on various aspects of human behavior and organizations. - correct answer
Forms of cross-cultural research
One such situation is recruitment and hiring practices, where cultural differences can affect the selection
criteria, interview processes, and candidate preferences. - correct answer Situations where cultural
influences impact IHRM
, Factors such as expense, travel, experience, cooperation, time, and investments do not limit IHRM
research, but they can pose challenges in conducting comprehensive studies. - correct answer Factors
limiting IHRM research
A system designed to measure the performance of individuals and teams, and set performance
expectations aligned with organizational objectives in a global workforce context. - correct answer
International Employee Performance Management System
To manage the performance of the global workforce so that performances at individual, team, and
organizational levels contribute to strategic global objectives and desired multinational enterprise (MNE)
performance. - correct answer Purpose of International Performance Management
Cultural value dimensions such as power distance, collectivism, and harmony influence the evaluation of
performance in an international context. - correct answer Influence of Cultural Values on Performance
Management
A strategy that involves developing the Project Management system in the home country and
transferring it to foreign units. - correct answer Exportative Strategy
A strategy that involves developing unique Performance Management practices in each foreign unit. -
correct answer Adaptive Strategy
A strategy that combines local Performance Management practices with those within the region and
around the world. - correct answer Integrative Strategy
Guidelines for ensuring the relevance of performance management practices (refer to Exhibit 12.2). -
correct answer Relevance (Guidelines)
Guidelines for ensuring the acceptability of performance management practices (refer to Exhibit 12.2). -
correct answer Acceptability (Guidelines)
