Case 6

In this case, which two indices are the cost-of-living calculations based on?

• Standard Home Base Index and Cost Effective Home Base (CEHB) Index

• Cost-effective international and Standard Home Base Index

• Cost Effective Home Base (CEHB) Index and Cost-effective international

• None of above

In this case, which allowance matches the 'efficient purchaser index'?

• Relocation allowance

• Efficient calculations of the cost-of-living allowance

• Cap on allowances

• Housing allowance and/or costs

Which are the alternative forms of international assignments that are not mentioned in the case?

• Frequent flyer assignments

• Short-term international assignments

• Commuter and rotational assignments

• Global virtual teams

• Permanent transfers

Which allowance does the firm tend to reduce by offering a one-time payment at the start and end of the assignment?

• Efficient calculations of the cost-of-living allowance

• Relocation allowance

• Cap on allowances

• Housing allowance and/or costs

Which allowance can limit the total cost of expatriate assignments to a foreign country?

• Efficient calculations of the cost-of-living allowance

• Travel expenses

• Relocation allowance

• Cap on allowances

How long do traditional long-term expatriate assignments often take? We have mention about

• 3-5 years

• 1 month

• 6 months

Which one does not mention opportunities for alternative assignments in the presentation?

• Increased control over the work environment

• Cost savings

• Offers a more adaptive and flexible approach to work

• Develop a personal career

Select the Barriers mentioned for alternative expatriate assignments in the presentation

• Cross-cultural issues

• Occupational Health

• Inability to build effective relationships with colleagues and clients

• All of the above

Which is not the disadvantage for multinational companies to provide additional expatriate allowances?

• High Cost

• Positive impact on local employees

• Dependence on allowances

• The vast number of expatriates

What are the advantages for multinational companies to provide additional expatriate allowances?

• Willingness to be involved in foreign assignments

• Attract management personnel

• Employee satisfaction

• All of the above