International Human Resource Management Quiz

Describe the nature of human resource management in international business.

Analyze the fundamental issues involved in international staffing needs.

Detail how firms recruit and select managers for international assignments.

Explain how international businesses train and develop expatriate managers.

Discuss how international firms conduct performance appraisals and determine compensation for their expatriate managers.

What are the challenges of International Human Resource Management?

• Economic Differences

• Training Challenges

• Different Laws

• Who to Hire

• Cultural Differences

What is the difference between centralized and decentralized control in HRM?

• Centralized: The main office makes all decisions.

• Decentralized: Local offices make decisions based on their needs.

What are the types of employees in international staffing?

• Parent Country National (PCN)

• Host Country National (HCN)

• Third Country National (TCN)

What is the ethnocentric staffing model?

• A company mainly hires managers from its home country.

• A company hires local managers to run their offices.

• A company hires the best person for the job, no matter where they’re from.

What is the polycentric staffing model?

• A company mainly hires managers from its home country.

• A company hires local managers to run their offices.

• A company hires the best person for the job, no matter where they’re from.