WorksheetsMGMT 404 Bonus Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a key challenge in staffing International Joint Ventures (IJVs)?
a)
Finding local suppliers
b)
Balancing partner contributions and expectations
c)
Ensuring short-term profitability
d)
Avoiding language training costs
2.
Which control style relies heavily on headquarters for decision-making?
a)
Decentralized
b)
Autonomous
c)
Centralized
d)
Collaborative
3.
What staffing trend is becoming more common in international HRM?
a)
Relying solely on expatriates
b)
Increasing local hires
c)
Hiring from parent company only
d)
Eliminating cross-cultural training
4.
What is one major cause of expatriate failure?
a)
Technical skill mismatch
b)
Cultural adjustment difficulties
c)
Lack of bonuses
d)
Insufficient office space
5.
Why is expatriate training important?
a)
It guarantees a promotion
b)
It improves technical skills only
c)
It prepares employees for cultural and work-life differences
d)
It reduces cost of living expenses
6.
Which support mechanism increases the success of expatriate assignments?
a)
Strict monitoring
b)
Autonomy in task selection
c)
Family support and integration assistance
d)
Bonus-based compensation
7.
What does successful IHRM require?
a)
Ignoring cultural differences
b)
Uniform policies across locations
c)
Understanding local labor laws and cultural norms
d)
Centralizing all HR decisions
8.
What’s the main benefit of using local staff in foreign subsidiaries?
a)
Easier relocation
b)
Faster cultural adaptation and local market knowledge
c)
Reduced need for IT support
d)
Guaranteed higher productivity
9.
Which of the following is an example of economic risk?
a)
Emergence of substitutes
b)
Inadequate infrastructure
c)
War and terrorism
d)
Patent theft
10.
What is a key characteristic of a multinational company model?
a)
Centralized control over all subsidiaries
b)
Adaptation to local needs and autonomy
c)
Global standardization of products
d)
No coordination between units
11.
What benefit does decentralizing technology policies bring?
a)
Lower innovation costs
b)
Better alignment with global branding
c)
Faster response to local market needs
d)
Improved central control
12.
What type of control allows subsidiaries to manage large budgets independently?
a)
Centralized control
b)
Legal control
c)
Decentralized control
d)
Audited control
13.
Which industry is considered high-risk in terms of international operations?
a)
Textile manufacturing
b)
Rubber production
c)
Telecommunications
d)
Furniture retail
14.
Which MNC structure balances global efficiency and local responsiveness?
a)
Multinational
b)
Global
c)
International
d)
Transnational
15.
Why might high uncertainty avoidance cultures impose more control on subsidiaries?
a)
To reduce employee satisfaction
b)
To encourage innovation
c)
To reduce perceived risk
d)
To simplify budget approvals
16.
What is a major risk of empowering subsidiaries too much?
a)
Cultural resistance
b)
Higher compliance costs
c)
Loss of control
d)
Decreased motivation
17.
What defines the core of negotiation?
a)
Maximizing profits
b)
Avoiding disagreements
c)
Managing conflicting interests to allocate resources
d)
Writing formal contracts
18.
Which type of negotiation focuses on creating value over multiple issues?
a)
Distributive
b)
Integrative
c)
Competitive
d)
Positional
19.
What is a key cultural dimension that affects negotiation styles?
a)
Democracy vs. Autocracy
b)
Individualism vs. Collectivism
c)
Religion vs. Secularism
d)
Technology adoption
20.
Which of the following is an example of a dispute cause?
a)
Efficient workflows
b)
Misunderstandings and hidden agendas
c)
High profits
d)
Similar communication styles
21.
What does BATNA stand for in negotiation?
a)
Best Approach to New Agreements
b)
Basic Allocation of Tactical Negotiation Activities
c)
Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement
d)
Balanced Agreement to Tactical Needs
22.
According to Handy's model, when does conflict occur?
a)
When team sizes increase
b)
When communication is clear
c)
When competition spirals out of control
d)
When goals are aligned
23.
Which negotiation style is common in Anglo cultures?
a)
Teams with hidden decision-makers
b)
One-person negotiators with full authority
c)
Only government officials involved
d)
Written-only communication
24.
In a joint venture negotiation, what does Y1 represent?
a)
A minor goal
b)
A concession limit
c)
A must-achieve objective
d)
A prediction of the partner’s goal
25.
What is a manager’s responsibility during dispute resolution?
a)
Avoiding team involvement
b)
Discouraging communication
c)
Clarifying priorities and enforcing procedures
d)
Centralizing all opinions
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