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The most common reason that an expatriate fails at an international assignment is ________.
The most common reason that an expatriate fails at an international assignment is ________.
The most common reason that an expatriate fails at an international assignment is ________.
A) technical demands
B) language difficulties
C) incompetence
D) family pressures
manaman   98   1 Reply
6 years ago
Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' ...
Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' ...
Various federal and state laws govern how employers acquire and use applicants' and employees' background information. What four steps are necessary in order for an employer to be in compliance with these laws?
keal   57   1 Reply
6 years ago
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since then, Wal-Mart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store. Wal-M
keal   135   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is a management assessment center? What are some of the most common tasks conducted in ...
What is a management assessment center? What are some of the most common tasks conducted in ...
What is a management assessment center? What are some of the most common tasks conducted in management assessment centers?
keal   42   1 Reply
6 years ago
With a geocentric staffing policy, a firm is most likely able to ________.
With a geocentric staffing policy, a firm is most likely able to ________.
With a geocentric staffing policy, a firm is most likely able to ________.
A) provide effective training
B) strengthen its image within a local community
C) use its human resources efficiently
D) recruit recent college graduates
manaman   109   1 Reply
6 years ago
Industrial psychologists often emphasize the "big five" personality dimensions in ...
Industrial psychologists often emphasize the "big five" personality dimensions in ...
Industrial psychologists often emphasize the "big five" personality dimensions in personnel testing. List and explain the meaning of the big five dimensions. How do personality traits correlate with job performance?
keal   59   1 Reply
6 years ago
What value classification refers to a belief that the best manager for a specific position could be ...
What value classification refers to a belief that the best manager for a specific position could be ...
What value classification refers to a belief that the best manager for a specific position could be in any of the countries in which the firm operates?
A) polycentric
B) geocentric
C) ethnocentric
D) monocentric
manaman   63   1 Reply
6 years ago
Mercedes sent a team of executives from Germany to oversee the start-up of its U.S. operations. ...
Mercedes sent a team of executives from Germany to oversee the start-up of its U.S. operations. ...
Mercedes sent a team of executives from Germany to oversee the start-up of its U.S. operations. Which of the following terms best describes the values of Mercedes' top executives?
A) polycentric
B) ethnocentric
C) monocentric
manaman   113   1 Reply
6 years ago
In a brief essay, discuss the use and effectiveness of cognitive tests versus work sampling ...
In a brief essay, discuss the use and effectiveness of cognitive tests versus work sampling ...
In a brief essay, discuss the use and effectiveness of cognitive tests versus work sampling techniques for employee selection.
keal   143   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that a firm would choose an ethnocentric staffing ...
Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that a firm would choose an ethnocentric staffing ...
Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that a firm would choose an ethnocentric staffing policy?
A) desire to maintain a unified corporate culture
B) lack of qualified host-country upper-management candidates
C) goal of red
keal   72   1 Reply
6 years ago
Samsung tends to follow an ethnocentric staffing model. From which group will it most likely hire ...
Samsung tends to follow an ethnocentric staffing model. From which group will it most likely hire ...
Samsung tends to follow an ethnocentric staffing model. From which group will it most likely hire for upper-level management positions at its Texas facility?
A) host country nationals
B) third country nationals
C) local citizens
D
keal   90   1 Reply
6 years ago
What is test validity? How are selection tests validated?
What is test validity? How are selection tests validated?
What is test validity? How are selection tests validated?
keal   50   1 Reply
6 years ago
A corporation that believes that only host country managers can ever really understand the culture ...
A corporation that believes that only host country managers can ever really understand the culture ...
A corporation that believes that only host country managers can ever really understand the culture and behavior of the host country market would be referred to as ________.
A) polycentric
B) ethnocentric
C) monocentric
D) geocentr
manaman   57   1 Reply
6 years ago
How can employers protect themselves against negligent hiring? How can employers protect themselves ...
How can employers protect themselves against negligent hiring? How can employers protect themselves ...
How can employers protect themselves against negligent hiring? How can employers protect themselves against defamation?
keal   99   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following terms refers to the belief that home country attitudes, management style, ...
Which of the following terms refers to the belief that home country attitudes, management style, ...
Which of the following terms refers to the belief that home country attitudes, management style, knowledge, evaluation criteria, and managers are superior to anything the host country has to offer?
A) ethnocentric
B) monocentric
C) geo
keal   66   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following corporate divisions plays the greatest role in offshoring?
Which of the following corporate divisions plays the greatest role in offshoring?
Which of the following corporate divisions plays the greatest role in offshoring?
A) human resources
B) manufacturing
C) accounting
D) marketing
keal   73   1 Reply
6 years ago
Call centers that service customers for firms like software and computer hardware companies are ...
Call centers that service customers for firms like software and computer hardware companies are ...
Call centers that service customers for firms like software and computer hardware companies are increasingly using employees in India to staff the telephones. This is an example of ________.
A) offshoring
B) downsizing
C) international
manaman   89   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following terms refers to having local employees abroad do jobs that the firm's ...
Which of the following terms refers to having local employees abroad do jobs that the firm's ...
Which of the following terms refers to having local employees abroad do jobs that the firm's domestic employees previously did in-house?
A) adapting
B) diversifying
C) enlarging
D) offshoring
manaman   62   1 Reply
6 years ago
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since then, Wal-Mart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store. Wal-M
manaman   54   1 Reply
6 years ago
All of the following are reasons that firms rely heavily on locals to fill foreign subsidiary ...
All of the following are reasons that firms rely heavily on locals to fill foreign subsidiary ...
All of the following are reasons that firms rely heavily on locals to fill foreign subsidiary management positions EXCEPT ________.
A) lower costs than using expatriates
B) improved public relations in community
C) high level of skil
manaman   56   1 Reply
6 years ago
Employment screening services are useful in the selection process because they have access to a job ...
Employment screening services are useful in the selection process because they have access to a job ...
Employment screening services are useful in the selection process because they have access to a job applicant's credit history, driving record, and workers' compensation claims history.
A) True
B) False
keal   78   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using expatriates to fill foreign subsidiary ...
Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using expatriates to fill foreign subsidiary ...
Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of using expatriates to fill foreign subsidiary management positions?
A) inability to create short-term results
B) security concerns
C) high costs associated with relocation
D)
keal   72   1 Reply
6 years ago
Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters ...
Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters ...
Most employers report preferring written references to telephone references because written letters provide more candid information about job candidates.
A) True
B) False
keal   72   1 Reply
6 years ago
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since then, Wal-Mart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store. Wal-M
keal   79   1 Reply
6 years ago
Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held ...
Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held ...
Managers cannot be sued for defamation when giving bad references because only employers are held responsible by state and federal courts.
A) True
B) False
keal   80   1 Reply
6 years ago
Roberta is an Italian citizen who spent a great deal of time during her childhood in England. She ...
Roberta is an Italian citizen who spent a great deal of time during her childhood in England. She ...
Roberta is an Italian citizen who spent a great deal of time during her childhood in England. She now works in Brazil as an HR manager for a British company. Roberta is best described as a(n) ________.
A) third-country national
B) home-coun
keal   74   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following terms refers to citizens of the country in which the multinational company ...
Which of the following terms refers to citizens of the country in which the multinational company ...
Which of the following terms refers to citizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters?
A) third-country nationals
B) home-country nationals
C) expatriates
D) locals
keal   65   1 Reply
6 years ago
The American Psychological Association's standards for educational and psychological tests are ...
The American Psychological Association's standards for educational and psychological tests are ...
The American Psychological Association's standards for educational and psychological tests are legally enforceable.
A) True
B) False
keal   94   1 Reply
6 years ago
Which of the following terms refers to citizens of a country other than the parent or the host ...
Which of the following terms refers to citizens of a country other than the parent or the host ...
Which of the following terms refers to citizens of a country other than the parent or the host country?
A) third-country national
B) local
C) multi-national
D) home-country national
keal   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
Most small businesses find it cost-effective to conduct validity studies of the selection tools they ...
Most small businesses find it cost-effective to conduct validity studies of the selection tools they ...
Most small businesses find it cost-effective to conduct validity studies of the selection tools they use.
A) True
B) False
keal   70   1 Reply
6 years ago
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since ...
In January 2009, Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer. Since then, Wal-Mart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store. Wal-M
manaman   55   1 Reply
6 years ago
Although inexpensive to develop, assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such ...
Although inexpensive to develop, assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such ...
Although inexpensive to develop, assessment centers are infrequently used by employers because such tests have a weak correlation with future job performance.
A) True
B) False
keal   40   1 Reply
6 years ago
________ are noncitizens of the countries in which they are working.
________ are noncitizens of the countries in which they are working.
________ are noncitizens of the countries in which they are working.
A) Expatriates
B) Home-country nationals
C) Locals
D) Third-country nationals
manaman   71   1 Reply
6 years ago
Jason is a British freelance journalist working in Paris, so he is most likely classified as a(n) ...
Jason is a British freelance journalist working in Paris, so he is most likely classified as a(n) ...
Jason is a British freelance journalist working in Paris, so he is most likely classified as a(n) ________.
A) local
B) expatriate
C) home-country national
D) third-country national
manaman   105   1 Reply
6 years ago
Selection tests must be validated in the organization that uses them regardless of the validity ...
Selection tests must be validated in the organization that uses them regardless of the validity ...
Selection tests must be validated in the organization that uses them regardless of the validity shown in other similar organizations.
A) True
B) False
keal   47   1 Reply
6 years ago
Marie is an Italian executive working in a manufacturing plant in Siena, Italy that is owned by a ...
Marie is an Italian executive working in a manufacturing plant in Siena, Italy that is owned by a ...
Marie is an Italian executive working in a manufacturing plant in Siena, Italy that is owned by a parent company based in Singapore. Marie is a ________.
A) third-country national
B) expatriate
C) home-country national
D) local
keal   77   1 Reply
6 years ago
The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert ...
The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert ...
The strong correlation between test results and job performance has led to numerous expert recommendations that tests be used as the only selection tool in the hiring process.
A) True
B) False
keal   60   1 Reply
6 years ago
Of the types of international workers that multinational companies can employ, locals are best ...
Of the types of international workers that multinational companies can employ, locals are best ...
Of the types of international workers that multinational companies can employ, locals are best described as ________.
A) citizens of the country in which the multinational company has its headquarters
B) noncitizens of the countries in whic
manaman   147   1 Reply
6 years ago
________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.
________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.
________ are citizens of the countries where they are working.
A) Home-country nationals
B) Locals
C) Multi-nationals
D) Expatriates
manaman   62   1 Reply
6 years ago
To use predictive validation, one administers the test to applicants before they are hired. The ...
To use predictive validation, one administers the test to applicants before they are hired. The ...
To use predictive validation, one administers the test to applicants before they are hired. The applicants are then hired using existing selection techniques but not the new tests in development. Later, job performance measures are compared to the te
keal   61   1 Reply
6 years ago
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