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Which of the following is considered an equalization adjustment in an international assignee's compensation package?

A.

Hardship allowance

B.

Reimbursement for payments into host-country welfare plans

C.

Education allowance for self, children, and/or spouse

D.

Home leave

Which of the following workplace trends must be included in HR planning for a global workforce?

A.

Reduced use of metrics

B.

Increased fixed labor cost

C.

Greater use of virtual teams

D.

Decreased need for collaboration

Which of the following is the best example of surface culture?

A.

History

B.

Religion

C.

Tradition

D.

Language

The most important outcome of a globally consistent onboarding program is that it:

A.

Addresses the organizational structure.

B.

Shares local employment policies and procedures.

C.

Increases employees' speed to productivity.

D.

Opens communication with management.

A U.S. organization has a shipload of fresh vegetables and fruit sitting on the dock in a foreign country. The organization's local distribution manager pays the dock master to ensure that the shipment is sorted and loaded onto the refrigerated trucks in a timely manner. Has the organization's representative violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)?

A.

No, because the manager is a local employee.

B.

No, because "grease payments" are allowed.

C.

No, because of the impact of sanitation and health laws.

D.

Yes, because the manager has bribed a government official.

Which compensation approach pays expatriates consistent with host-country employees?

A.

Local plus

B.

Localization

C.

Host-country balance sheet

D.

Home-country balance sheet

Which cultural dimension is characterized by the reliance on relationships rather than on written agreement?

A.

Individualism

B.

Universalism

C.

Particularism

D.

Egalitarianism

An international corporation has implemented a dual-career policy for expatriate families. What is the primary strategic benefit of this policy in global talent management?

A.

Avoids the need for costly family relocation assistance

B.

Enhances gender balance in global leadership roles

C.

Increases the retention of expatriates post-assignment

D.

Reduces the administrative complexity of assignment packages

Which factor has a direct impact on the effectiveness of the HR function?

A.

Improving operations

B.

Enhancing profitability

C.

Understanding stakeholders

D.

Ensuring leadership well-being

The most prevalent alternative to long-term international assignments is:

A.

International telecommuting

B.

Permanent transfer

C.

Long-term rotations

D.

Short-term assignments