D358 HRM 3560
Global HRM
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT GUIDE
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,1. Which of the following is the most common form of expatriate
failure?
A. Underperformance in foreign roles
B. Cultural adaptation issues
C. Family dissatisfaction
D. Lack of support from home country
Answer: A. Underperformance in foreign roles
Rationale: Studies often show that the primary reason for
expatriate failure is their inability to perform effectively in the
assigned role.
2. What is the primary goal of Global Talent Management
(GTM)?
A. Reducing operational costs
B. Standardizing business processes globally
C. Ensuring the right people are in the right jobs at the right time
D. Minimizing employee turnover
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, Answer: C. Ensuring the right people are in the right jobs at the
right time
Rationale: GTM focuses on aligning the organization's talent
strategy with its overall global business strategy.
3. Which phase should NOT be neglected to ensure the success of
expatriation assignments?
A. Pre-departure training
B. Repatriation process
C. Cultural fitness evaluation
D. Local accommodation search
Answer: B. Repatriation process
Rationale: Neglecting the repatriation process can lead to re-entry
shocks and high turnover rates among returning expatriates.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. _____ constitutes the degree to which employees are
psychologically attached to their organizations.
Answer: Organizational commitment
© WGU 2024/2025
Global HRM
OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT GUIDE
© WGU 2024/2025
,1. Which of the following is the most common form of expatriate
failure?
A. Underperformance in foreign roles
B. Cultural adaptation issues
C. Family dissatisfaction
D. Lack of support from home country
Answer: A. Underperformance in foreign roles
Rationale: Studies often show that the primary reason for
expatriate failure is their inability to perform effectively in the
assigned role.
2. What is the primary goal of Global Talent Management
(GTM)?
A. Reducing operational costs
B. Standardizing business processes globally
C. Ensuring the right people are in the right jobs at the right time
D. Minimizing employee turnover
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, Answer: C. Ensuring the right people are in the right jobs at the
right time
Rationale: GTM focuses on aligning the organization's talent
strategy with its overall global business strategy.
3. Which phase should NOT be neglected to ensure the success of
expatriation assignments?
A. Pre-departure training
B. Repatriation process
C. Cultural fitness evaluation
D. Local accommodation search
Answer: B. Repatriation process
Rationale: Neglecting the repatriation process can lead to re-entry
shocks and high turnover rates among returning expatriates.
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions
4. _____ constitutes the degree to which employees are
psychologically attached to their organizations.
Answer: Organizational commitment
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