SHRM-CP Workplace Situational Questions and Answers Already Passed

SHRM-CP Workplace Situational Questions and Answers Already Passed Document Content and Description Below SHRM-CP Workplace Situational Questions and Answers Already Passed What is a key paradox of globalization today? a. Despite the depth and breadth of globalization, most EEs work within a few hundre d kilometers of their birthplace b. Despite the importance of environmental and political forces, globalization today remains a purely economic phenomenon c. The rise of global technologies has, ironically, made global trade more difficult d. The growth of developing nations, notably China and India, has forced developed nations to become less global in their trade policies A What is one of the three considerations for understanding global forces? a. The various PESTLE-type forces shaping globalization today are each isolated and can best be understood in terms of their unique individual effects b. The effects of any given global force will be felt consistently and universally across the globe c. Any given global force will have equal but opposite effects in emerging countries versus developed countries d. While the effects of a given globalization force are global, their impact may be uniquely felt by different cultures, industries, and organizations D What term has been coined to describe the age and education differences in emerging versus developed economies? a. Diaspora b. Demographic dichotomy c. Globalization d. Reverse innovation B What type of product would provide an example of reverse innovation? a. A more expensive version of an existing product targeted for emerging economiesb. a copycat product created via reverse engineering c. A product made by or for an emerging economy that is then sold in developed economies d. A "new" product that is actually a much older version of an existing product C What is a good example of a "pull" factor attracting organizations toward globalization? a. Globalized supply chain b. Government policies that promote outward foreign investment c. Shortfalls in natural resources and talent supply d. Increased cost pressures and competition B The choice whether to emphasize global integration or local responsivness is generally determined by a mix fo four types of drivers. What driver type is being examined when considering the availability of global distribution networks? a. Market drivers b. Cost drivers c. Governmental drivers d. Competitive drivers A What globalization strategy is most likely to benefit a small organization whose brand is not well established? a. Identity alignment b. Identity diversity c. Process alignment d. Process diversity A What term describes the globalization strategy of a firm that exports its products or services to foreign countries while developing processes and strategy in the home country? a. International b. Multidomestic c. Globald. Transnational A What term describes the globalization strategy of a firm that is a decentralized portfolio of subsidiaries that develop their own goals and strategies? a. International b. Multidomestic c. Global d. Transnational B What term did Perlmutter use to describe a multinational enterprise whose subsidiaries are not satellites or independent bodies but instead participate with HQ as a network? a. Ethnocentric b. Polycentric c. Regiocentric d. Geocentric D What has been the key effect of globalization on the practice of offshoring? a. It has almost eliminated offshoring by creating new problems such as quality control, high turnover, and intellectual property loss b. It has imposed new legal restrictions sot hat most offshoring is now done by emerging nationbased companies who offshore production to developed nations. c. It has changed the cost-saving dynamics so that almost all offshoring is done by firms based in developed nations who offshore production to emerging nations d. It has changed incentives so that much offshoring is now done to be near new markets rather than to save on labor, transportation, or materials costs D What key global HR skill is demonstrated by a global HR professional who provides training that improves her organization's cultural awareness and adaptability? a. Developing a strategic view of the organization b. Developing meaningful metrics c. Developing a global organizational cultured. Developing risk management policies and practices C What is a key aspect of implementing a strategic-systematic approach to global assignments? a. Focus on a quick-fix approach to a ST problem in a foreign operation b. Approach global assignments as ST expenses c. Develop future executives w/ essential global perspectives and experiences d. Perform coordination and control functions between the home office and foreign operations only as problems arise C How was the traditional role and definition of an "expat' changed? a. Assignments today are made only from the home office to a foreign subsidiary b. Technology has eliminated much of the sense of isolation in a foreign country c. The average time frame for assignments has now lengthened d. Growing travel expenses and lower labor costs abroad have nearly eliminated foreign assignments B What is one critical step in the candidate selection process? a. To ensure that the selection process stays focused on the actual jobs assignment, interview only the candidates themselves b. To assure a consistent assessment, use only one data-gathering instrument c. In the interest of objectivity, keep home-and hose-country managers out of the selection process d. To ensure a broad selection of qualified candidates, create and maintain a potential global assignee talent pool D Which stage of assignee adjustment occurs as the assignee becomes fully aware of the challenges of working and living abroad? a. Honeymoon b. Culture shock c. Adjustment d. Mastery BHow do today's organizations primarily view diversity and inclusion? a. As a series of interconnected tactical challenges b. As a set of quotas to be achieved c. As a strategic asset to be leveraged d. As a matter of legal compliance C What circumstances tend to result in the phenomenon known as "covering"? a. An organization promotes diversity but not inclusion b. An organization rejects assimilation as a goal c. An organization intentionally excludes specific identity groups d. An organization fails to implement a consistent diversity policy A What has been the effect of recent demographic shifts? a. It has become more difficult to recruit a diverse workforce b. There has been a decrease in the numbers of women in upper management c. Organizations have been forced to become multinational d. Organizations have had to recruit and retain a multigenerational workforce D How does increased workplace diversity tend to improve creativity and innovation? a. By increasing the amount of training workers receive b. By eliminating organizational hierarchies c. By providing multiple perspectives