In many European countries, ________ replace the union-based worker-management mediations typical in the U.S. A)HR managers
B)corporate attorneys C)work councils D)bargaining units
Q18:
Hourly
wages for production workers in the United States are higher than those in Germany.
Q19:
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.
Q20:
In China, qualified job candidates are most likely to be interested in a firm that offers ________. A)signing bonuses B)performance-based pay C)job expansion opportunities D)training and development programs
Q21:
In January 2009, Walmart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading
food retailer. Since then, Walmart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store. Walmart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next seven years. Walmart's top executives are considering the idea of transferring U.S. managers to Chile to oversee the construction and establishment of the new stores. Which of the following, if true, best supports the argument of using expatriates to establish the new
Walmart stores in Chile? A)Local candidates with the necessary managerial experience are difficult to find in Chile. B)Walmart uses an online recruiting system to facilitate human resources activities. C)The State Department has issued travel alerts for Americans traveling in Chile. D)Walmart wants to develop good relationships with the local community.
Q23:
All of the following are reasons that firms rely heavily on locals to fill
foreign subsidiary management positions EXCEPT ________. A)pressure from local government B)lower costs than using expatriates C)improved public relations in community D)high level of skills and technical qualifications
Q24:
Of the types of international workers that multinational companies can employ, locals are best described as ________. A)citizens of the countries where they are working B)noncitizens of the countries in which they are working C)citizens of the country in which the
multinational company has its headquarters D)noncitizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters
Q25:
________ are noncitizens of the countries in which they are working. A)Home-country nationals B)Third-country nationals C)Expatriates D)Locals
Q26:
In January 2009, Walmart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since then, Walmart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy
efficient technology throughout the store. Walmart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next seven years. Walmart's top executives are considering the idea of transferring U.S. managers to Chile to oversee the construction and establishment of the new stores. Which of the following questions is LEAST relevant to the decision to fill management positions in Chile with expatriates? A)What will be the relocation and compensation costs to Walmart of using expatriates? B)What level
of corporate control is needed for opening the new Walmart stores? C)What is the planned Walmart marketing strategy for the new stores in Chile? D)What is the typical attrition rate for expatriate employees at Walmart?
Q27:
Peter is a German citizen working as a manager for Siemens in Freiberg, Germany. Siemens has facilities all over the world but its headquarters is in Germany. Peter is best categorized as a(n)________. A)expatriate B)third-country national C)home-country national
D)host-country national
