Codetermination means that employees have a legal right to voice opinions and preferences in setting company policies.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 2Why is recruiting, hiring, and retaining good employees difficult in China?
A) economic difficulties
B) unmotivated workers
C) government restrictions
D) training requirements
Question 3Daniel is a manager for Siemens China, and it is time to conduct performance appraisals. During the appraisals, it would be most effective for Daniel to ________.
A) link performance with employee bonuses
B) make personal comments to the employee
C) focus on quantifiable, objective results
D) post appraisal results for each team
Question 4A major challenge for international businesses is the need to adapt personnel policies and procedures to the differences among countries.
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Question 5In Germany, employees have the legal right to a voice in setting company policies. This is called ________.
A) codetermination
B) employment at will
C) internal coordination
D) gainsharing
Question 6In many European countries, ________ replace the union-based worker-management mediations typical in the U.S.
A) HR managers
B) corporate attorneys
C) work councils
D) bargaining units
Question 7The European Union is best described as a ________.
A) system of global standards, policies, and legislation
B) common market for goods, services, capital, and labor
C) political agreement that standardizes human resource laws
D) political system for equalizing wages, benefits, and taxation