Exam (elaborations)
USM IB 300 Module 14 quiz (1)
- Course
- Institution
USM IB 300 Module 14 quiz (1)
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
lydiaomutho
Content preview
USM IB 300 Module 14 quizThe board of directors told the corporate offices to hire the best person for the
management position in the host country office. That person did not have to be from
either the home or host country but had to have the skills to do the job. Which type of
staffing policy does this demonstrate? - CORRECT ANSWER-geocentric
A potential downfall for the home-country office when hiring and training local,
host-country employees in a country where talented managers are hard to find is that
- CORRECT ANSWER-the company may lose them to local firms or other ICs once
they are trained.
Tiger Appliance Group needs to fill a management position in its foreign office in
Germany. They haven't been able to find anyone in Germany with the skills for the
job, so they are extending their search to other parts of Europe hoping to find
someone with similar cultural values as the German office. Which category of
employee are they looking for? - CORRECT ANSWER-third-country national
The Ritter Group has assigned two people to travel to their foreign offices in South
America to determine why the same data issues keep occurring on order
placements. This is a six-month assignment. These two employees are examples of
- CORRECT ANSWER-flexpatriates.
The failure rate for expatriate assignments, including failing to achieve performance
targets for an international assignment or prematurely returning from the assignment,
range from ________ percent. - CORRECT ANSWER-25 to 45
Researchers have found three dimensions associated with cross-cultural adjustment,
including: interaction with local nationals, adjusting to the general environment, and -
CORRECT ANSWER-the work context.
What is an accurate description of the spouses of expatriates? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Many experience stages of grief, similar to the loss of a loved one, due to
career effects of the assignment.
Walter is an executive for a large company. He has two children who are considered
"third-culture kids." What does this mean? - CORRECT ANSWER-Walter and his
family are expats who have lived in several different countries.
Repatriation can be associated with - CORRECT ANSWER-reverse culture shock.
For cost-of-living allowances, the U.S. Department of State index is - CORRECT
ANSWER-based on costs in Washington, D.C.
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller lydiaomutho. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $7.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
79650 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now