Topic 14 - Hiring and Managing Employees

What is the primary goal of International Human Resource Management (IHRM)?

• Reducing the number of employees in foreign markets

• Managing employees in international operations effectively

• Standardizing all HR policies globally

• Limiting cultural diversity in the workplace

Which staffing policy involves hiring individuals from the home country to manage operations abroad?

• Polycentric staffing

• Geocentric staffing

• Ethnocentric staffing

• Localized staffing

What is a key advantage of the ethnocentric staffing policy?

• Reduces relocation expenses

• Helps maintain a consistent corporate culture across locations

• Eliminates barriers between headquarters and subsidiaries

• Encourages full local control of operations

What is a major disadvantage of polycentric staffing?

• High cost of relocating employees

• Cultural misunderstandings between headquarters and local managers

• Losing control over host country operations

• Difficulty in recruiting local employees

Which staffing policy selects the most qualified individuals, regardless of nationality, to manage international operations?

• Ethnocentric staffing

• Geocentric staffing

• Polycentric staffing

• Decentralized staffing

What is a disadvantage of geocentric staffing?

• Lack of qualified candidates

• High costs of hiring and relocating employees

• Difficulty in maintaining company culture

• Lack of global mobility

Which of the following is a key factor in recruiting and selecting employees for international operations?

• Knowledge of political conditions in the home country

• Familiarity with local labor laws and culture

• Ability to work remotely

• Limiting expatriate assignments

What is the main purpose of cultural training for expatriates?

• Helping them understand the financial regulations in a new market

• Ensuring they adapt to local customs and business practices

• Reducing their compensation packages

• Limiting interaction with host-country employees

Which method of cultural training involves preparing employees for daily life challenges in a foreign country?

• Language training

• Environmental briefings

• Sensitivity training

• Cultural assimilation

What is the main disadvantage of relocating expatriate employees?

• Higher compensation costs and relocation expenses

• Lack of expertise among expatriates

• No career growth opportunities

• Difficulty in hiring local employees