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Human Resource Management Chapter 17
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Which of the following terms refers to the human resource
management concepts and
techniques employers use to manage the challenges of their
international operations?
A) work councils
B) international human resource management
C) power distance
D) codetermination
Ans: B) international human resource management
International human resource management (IHRM) focuses on three
main topics. Which of
the following is NOT one of them?
A) comparing human resource management practices
B) managing human resources in global companies
C) domestic company partnerships
D) managing expatriate employees
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Ans: C) domestic company partnerships
The most significant HR challenge faced by international firms is the
language barrier.
Ans: False
) International human resource management (IHRM) is the human
resource management
concepts and techniques employers use to manage the human
resource challenges of their
international operations.
Ans: True
Geert Hofstede called the extent to which less powerful members of
institutions accept and
expect an unequal power distribution ________.
A) masculinity
B) individualism
C) power distance
D) tolerance for ambiguity
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Ans: C) power distance
According to research, which of the following is a greater concern to
Chinese managers than
United States managers?
A) getting tasks accomplished efficiently
B) keeping a distance from subordinates
C) enforcing a firm's policies and regulations
D) maintaining a harmonious work environment
Ans: D) maintaining a harmonious work environment
In which country do individuals have a high acceptance of unequal
power distribution
between managers and subordinates?
A) Mexico
B) Hong Kong
C) Sweden
D) United States
Ans: A) Mexico
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Of the countries listed below, in which one do production workers
receive the lowest hourly
wage?
A) United States
B) Philippines
C) Germany
D) Taiwan
Ans: B) Philippines
________ are formal, employee-elected groups of worker
representatives that meet monthly
with managers to discuss topics affecting the employees.
A) Bargaining units
B) Work councils
C) Mediation groups
D) Employee boards
Ans: B) Work councils
In many European countries, ________ replace the union-based
worker-management
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Human Resource Management Chapter 17
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Which of the following terms refers to the human resource
management concepts and
techniques employers use to manage the challenges of their
international operations?
A) work councils
B) international human resource management
C) power distance
D) codetermination
Ans: B) international human resource management
International human resource management (IHRM) focuses on three
main topics. Which of
the following is NOT one of them?
A) comparing human resource management practices
B) managing human resources in global companies
C) domestic company partnerships
D) managing expatriate employees
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Ans: C) domestic company partnerships
The most significant HR challenge faced by international firms is the
language barrier.
Ans: False
) International human resource management (IHRM) is the human
resource management
concepts and techniques employers use to manage the human
resource challenges of their
international operations.
Ans: True
Geert Hofstede called the extent to which less powerful members of
institutions accept and
expect an unequal power distribution ________.
A) masculinity
B) individualism
C) power distance
D) tolerance for ambiguity
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Ans: C) power distance
According to research, which of the following is a greater concern to
Chinese managers than
United States managers?
A) getting tasks accomplished efficiently
B) keeping a distance from subordinates
C) enforcing a firm's policies and regulations
D) maintaining a harmonious work environment
Ans: D) maintaining a harmonious work environment
In which country do individuals have a high acceptance of unequal
power distribution
between managers and subordinates?
A) Mexico
B) Hong Kong
C) Sweden
D) United States
Ans: A) Mexico
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Of the countries listed below, in which one do production workers
receive the lowest hourly
wage?
A) United States
B) Philippines
C) Germany
D) Taiwan
Ans: B) Philippines
________ are formal, employee-elected groups of worker
representatives that meet monthly
with managers to discuss topics affecting the employees.
A) Bargaining units
B) Work councils
C) Mediation groups
D) Employee boards
Ans: B) Work councils
In many European countries, ________ replace the union-based
worker-management
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