Chapter 10: Developing a Global Management Cadre

What do expatriates find in the environments they are placed in?

• Similar norms and work styles

• Identical social practices

• Different norms, work styles, and social practices

• Uniform cultural backgrounds

What does IHRM optimize for long-term success and utilization of international talent?

• Short-term projects

• Global leadership development

• Limited career planning

• Fixed work arrangements

Why is careful career planning considered crucial for successful repatriation?

• To discourage engagement in planning sessions

• To create challenges in the repatriation process

• To limit professional development

• To ensure returning employees have a defined path

What does "reverse culture shock" refer to in the context of expatriates?

• The shock experienced upon entering a new country

• The discomfort or disorientation felt when re-adapting to the home culture after an international assignment

• The cultural adaptation process during an overseas assignment

• The adjustment period upon returning to the host country

Why do companies offer more generous compensation packages to expatriates during overseas assignments?

• To acknowledge the challenges and expenses associated with living and working in a foreign environment

• To attract expatriates from other companies

• To compensate for the lack of recognition during international assignments

• To promote a culture of continuous learning

Geographic dispersal in virtual teams can lead to challenges in scheduling communications due to time zone differences, holidays, and other factors.

• TRUE

• FALSE

"Setting Up Transnational Cultures" is a technique that involves establishing common values, communication norms, and expectations to foster unity and effective collaboration among team members from diverse cultural backgrounds.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What challenge do multinational companies (MNCs) face when working within local labor relations systems?

• Lack of traditions in national industrial relations systems

• Uniformity in labor laws and enforcement across all countries

• Limited pressure to adapt practices to local traditions

• Considerable gap between labor laws and enforcement, especially in less developed countries

Convergence in labor systems is influenced by factors such as global competitiveness, political change, new market economies, and free trade zones.

• TRUE

• FALSE

According to the role of women in international management, which statement is correct?

• North American women working as expatriate managers face challenges and are generally unsuccessful

• Women and minorities are not considered valuable resources for overseas assignments

• North American women working as expatriate managers around the world are generally successful

• Women are primarily successful only as host country nationals and not as expatriates