SHRM Ch13 (IHRM)

Third country nationals are _______.

• Usually referred to as local nationals

• From corporate headquarters

• Workers from the local population where the work is being done

• From a country other than the headquarters or where work is being done

Which are important factors to an expatriate’s success?

• Cultural, language, and adaptability skills

• Technical skills

• Relationships and communication with the home office

• Long-range career planning

According to Hofstede’s cultural dimensions, a culture where people are uncomfortable with the constantly changing nature of business is high in?

• Power distance

• Masculinity

• Individualism

• Uncertainty avoidance

If a culture’s norm is to practice empowerment among employees, it would be referred to as a ______ culture.

• Collectivistic

• Low-power distance

• High-power distance

• Low uncertainty avoidance

Which of the following traits is valued in a culture high in masculinity?

• Solidarity

• Assertiveness

• Care for the weak

• Quality of life

In addition to cultural differences, legal differences exist in many countries with respect to all but which area?

• Wages and Benefits

• Discriminatory behaviors

• Union Relations

• Organizational strategy

The process of an employee being reintegrated into domestic operations after working abroad is referred to as _______.

• Expatriation

• Inpatriation

• Repatriation

• Ethnocentrism

Cultural training should include all but _________.

• cultural awareness

• political facts

• technical skills development

• recognizing social cues

Third country nationals are used in international operations because they ________.

• Have unique insight in the host country customs

• Are able to impart company culture in the new setting better than other employees

• Will cost less than other types of employees

• Adapt easily to new cultures and customs

Which of the following skills is considered to be most important when selecting expatriates, who will succeed?

• Technical skills

• Adaptability skills

• Time management skills

• Quantitative skills