ACING BUSMHR 3200 EXAMS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+.
Which of the following statements correctly reflects a challenge in global HRM that involves labor
regulations, workforce quality, and employee mixture?
A. Labor regulations are irrelevant when hiring only expatriates.
B. A diverse workforce made up solely of parent country employees ensures compliance with all local
laws.
C. Understanding local labor regulations is essential for hiring a balanced mix of host and parent
country employees while ensuring quality.
D. Workforce quality is less important than regulatory compliance in every international market.
E. Companies can standardize their HRM practices without considering local workforce dynamics.
C. Understanding local labor regulations is essential for hiring a balanced mix of host and parent country
employees while ensuring quality
A company, which has its headquarters in India, has branches in the United States. A German
manager works in a facility in the United States. In this scenario, India is the _____ country, and
German is the _____ country.
A. parent; third
B. expatriate; host
C. host; guest
D. third; first
E. parent; host
A. parent; third
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ethnocentric approach in international
HRM?
A. It focuses on hiring only host country nationals for all positions.
B. It emphasizes the use of parent country nationals to fill positions abroad.
C. It promotes a combination of expatriates, local hires, and thirdcountry nationals.
D. It disregards cultural differences by using a one-size-fits-all management style.
E. It encourages hiring practices based solely on local labor market conditions.
B&D
Which of the following is a key advantage of employing host-country nationals for managerial roles in
international businesses?
A. They have a deeper understanding of the parent company's operations.
B. They are more likely to adapt to and navigate local market conditions effectively.
C. They tend to have more experience in the parent country's corporate culture.
, D. They require higher compensation than expatriates.
E. They are usually more resistant to change in business practices.
B. They are more likely to adapt to and navigate local market conditions effectively.
Which HR management practice is more effective in a collectivistic culture compared to an
individualistic culture?
A. Encouraging team-based rewards and group achievements
B. Providing individualized performance bonuses
C. Promoting open competition among employees
D. Offering flexible work hours for personal projects
E. Implementing strict individual performance metrics
A. Encouraging team-based rewards and group achievements
In a country with high power distance, which of the following HR practices is most appropriate?
A. Implementing a flat organizational structure with open communication
B. Encouraging employees to challenge managerial decisions openly
C. Establishing clear hierarchies and formal communication channels
D. Focusing on peer evaluations for promotions
E. Providing regular feedback from all levels of staff
C. Establishing clear hierarchies and formal communication channels
True or false
- All gig workers are low-skill workers.
- Some gig workers choose to be gig workers.
- Most gig workers are forced to work in the gig economy out of necessity.
- The rise of the gig economy is a phenomenon peculiar to the U.S.
- Some gig workers choose to be gig workers.
Which factor contributed to the rise of the gig economy?
A) Increase in full-time job availability
B) Increase in worker desires for stable employment
C) Economic Recession leading to less need for fulltime workers
D) Expansion of in-house vocational training programs
E) Decrease in labor costs for full-time workers
C) Economic Recession leading to less need for fulltime workers
What is a major difference between gig workers and traditional employees? A) Gig workers are always
full-time
B) Gig workers have a direct employer-employee relationship
C) Gig workers operate under a platform-individual relationship
D) Gig workers receive extensive benefits
E) Gig workers do not have autonomy
C) Gig workers operate under a platform-individual relationship
AND ANSWERS FOR THE A+.
Which of the following statements correctly reflects a challenge in global HRM that involves labor
regulations, workforce quality, and employee mixture?
A. Labor regulations are irrelevant when hiring only expatriates.
B. A diverse workforce made up solely of parent country employees ensures compliance with all local
laws.
C. Understanding local labor regulations is essential for hiring a balanced mix of host and parent
country employees while ensuring quality.
D. Workforce quality is less important than regulatory compliance in every international market.
E. Companies can standardize their HRM practices without considering local workforce dynamics.
C. Understanding local labor regulations is essential for hiring a balanced mix of host and parent country
employees while ensuring quality
A company, which has its headquarters in India, has branches in the United States. A German
manager works in a facility in the United States. In this scenario, India is the _____ country, and
German is the _____ country.
A. parent; third
B. expatriate; host
C. host; guest
D. third; first
E. parent; host
A. parent; third
Which of the following statements accurately describes the ethnocentric approach in international
HRM?
A. It focuses on hiring only host country nationals for all positions.
B. It emphasizes the use of parent country nationals to fill positions abroad.
C. It promotes a combination of expatriates, local hires, and thirdcountry nationals.
D. It disregards cultural differences by using a one-size-fits-all management style.
E. It encourages hiring practices based solely on local labor market conditions.
B&D
Which of the following is a key advantage of employing host-country nationals for managerial roles in
international businesses?
A. They have a deeper understanding of the parent company's operations.
B. They are more likely to adapt to and navigate local market conditions effectively.
C. They tend to have more experience in the parent country's corporate culture.
, D. They require higher compensation than expatriates.
E. They are usually more resistant to change in business practices.
B. They are more likely to adapt to and navigate local market conditions effectively.
Which HR management practice is more effective in a collectivistic culture compared to an
individualistic culture?
A. Encouraging team-based rewards and group achievements
B. Providing individualized performance bonuses
C. Promoting open competition among employees
D. Offering flexible work hours for personal projects
E. Implementing strict individual performance metrics
A. Encouraging team-based rewards and group achievements
In a country with high power distance, which of the following HR practices is most appropriate?
A. Implementing a flat organizational structure with open communication
B. Encouraging employees to challenge managerial decisions openly
C. Establishing clear hierarchies and formal communication channels
D. Focusing on peer evaluations for promotions
E. Providing regular feedback from all levels of staff
C. Establishing clear hierarchies and formal communication channels
True or false
- All gig workers are low-skill workers.
- Some gig workers choose to be gig workers.
- Most gig workers are forced to work in the gig economy out of necessity.
- The rise of the gig economy is a phenomenon peculiar to the U.S.
- Some gig workers choose to be gig workers.
Which factor contributed to the rise of the gig economy?
A) Increase in full-time job availability
B) Increase in worker desires for stable employment
C) Economic Recession leading to less need for fulltime workers
D) Expansion of in-house vocational training programs
E) Decrease in labor costs for full-time workers
C) Economic Recession leading to less need for fulltime workers
What is a major difference between gig workers and traditional employees? A) Gig workers are always
full-time
B) Gig workers have a direct employer-employee relationship
C) Gig workers operate under a platform-individual relationship
D) Gig workers receive extensive benefits
E) Gig workers do not have autonomy
C) Gig workers operate under a platform-individual relationship
