Which of the following is the first step in the process of selecting an expatriate manager?
a.Defining the skills necessary to do the foreign assignment
b. Evaluating the adaptability skills of the prospective candidates
c. Employing a headhunter to identify prospective managerial candidates
d. Developing a pool of qualified applicants
International Business, 7e (Griffin/Pustay)
Chapter 19 International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
1) Which of the following is a true statement about China?
A) Government wage rates remain stagnant.
B) Numerous labor unions are available to professionals.
C) Working conditions have declined in the last ten years.
D) The number of labor complaints and strikes has risen in recent years.
Answer: D
Diff: 3
Skill: Concept
Objective: 7
2) ________ is the set of activities directed at attracting, developing, and maintaining the effective
workforce necessary to achieve a firm's objectives.
A) Labor selection
B) Employee development
C) Human resource management
D) Strategic operations implementation
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Skill: Concept
Objective: 1
3) Jessica is an HR manager at EXP Furnishings, an international firm. Which of the following is most
likely NOT one of Jessica's job duties?
A) recruiting managers
B) providing training
C) appraising performance
D) assessing market share
Answer: D
Diff: 2
Skill: Application
Objective: 1
4) Why do international HR managers most likely need to adjust hiring, firing, and training methods on
a country-by-country basis?
A) ensure compensation equity
B) comply with international laws
C) adjust for national and cultural differences
D) meet requirements of joint venture contracts
Answer: C
Diff: 2
AACSB: Multicultural and diversity understanding
Skill: Concept
Objective: 1
Learning Outcome: Identify and discuss the components of the global human resources management
process
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