Question : 71) Successful HRM practice in the international business environment primarily : 1346415

 

 

71) Successful HRM practice in the international business environment primarily depends on managers keeping in mind that:

A) HRM practices are transferable between two groups that share a common language.

B) most international personnel problems are related to cultural and language differences.

C) hard data on the success or failure of HRM practices related to culture is largely nonexistent.

D) extensive research supports the effectiveness of HRM practices as a function of national culture.

 

72) Countries where team accomplishment is highly valued and sacrifice for others is relatively common include:

A) United States.

B) South Korea.

C) Portugal.

D) Egypt.

73) In which country do government and/or union regulations limit employer discretion in recruitment, promotion, and terminations?

A) Singapore

B) Sweden

C) Greece

D) Mexico

 

74) Which of the following is most likely a characteristic of Swedish firms?

A) Quality of life is valued over material gain.

B) Men are believed superior to women.

C) High value is placed on stability.

D) Written rules are essential.

 

75) Which of the following best describes the current trend in international HR policies?

A) Implementing a singular global policy in all local cultures

B) Adapting the host country’s policies to the home country

C) Balancing global policies with local cultures

D) Developing local rather than global policies

 

76) It is estimated that about ________ of small U.S. firms with less than 500 employees are involved in exporting.

A) 5%

B) 20%

C) 35%

D) 50%

77) Studies show a number of internal barriers to firms’ exporting, such as:

A) a lack of foreign language ability among management.

B) insufficient infrastructure in the host country.

C) an inability to connect with a third party export facilitator.

D) a lack of knowledge of international markets.

 

78) Seneca is a small firm with 350 employees that is considering the idea of exporting. Which of the following would most likely prepare Seneca and its staff for such a move?

A) Establishing a TQM program to meet ISO 9000 standards

B) Empowering employees through participative management

C) Establishing an MBO program

D) Focusing on diversification

 

79) Seneca is a small firm with 350 employees that is considering the idea of exporting. To reinforce the international activities and focus at Seneca, the firm’s HRM practices should most likely be modified to include:

A) short-term career ladders for management in the home office.

B) strategic recruitment of foreign nationals familiar with exporting.

C) reward structures that encourage investment in corporate stock.

D) developmental activities that equip current employees with global skills.

 

80) Which of the following has enabled more small firms to internationalize through exporting?

A) Internet capabilities

B) Advanced HR practices

C) Fewer government restrictions

D) Stability of foreign currencies

 

 

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