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Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using host-country nationals (HCNs) according to the text?

  • Hiring costs are reduced and no work permit is required
  • Language and other barriers are eliminated (correct)
  • Hiring HCNs limits opportunities for PCNs to gain foreign experience
  • Continuity of management improves, since HCNs stay longer in their positions

    • What is the primary advantage of using HCNs according to the text?

  • Control and coordination of HQ may be impeded
  • Morale among HCNs may improve as they see future career potential (correct)
  • Hiring HCNs could encourage a federation of national rather than global units
  • HCNs have limited career opportunity outside the subsidiary

    • In an ethnocentric staffing approach, which of the following is true?

  • Key positions in domestic and foreign operations are held by managers from the host country
  • Foreign subsidiaries have a high degree of autonomy and strategic decisions are made at headquarters
  • Subsidiaries are managed by staff from the parent company's country (PCNs) (correct)
  • Subsidiaries are managed by staff from the host country (HCNs)

    • Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using an ethnocentric staffing approach according to the text?

    <p>Hiring PCNs encourages a global, integrated organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a disadvantage of using HCNs according to the text?

    <p>Control and coordination of headquarters may be impeded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using an ethnocentric staffing approach according to the text?

    <p>Hiring PCNs encourages a decentralized, multi-domestic organizational culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of using HCNs?

    <p>Continuity of management improves, since HCNs stay longer in their positions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of using HCNs according to the text?

    <p>Morale among HCNs may improve as they see future career potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of a geocentric staffing approach according to the text?

    <p>Developing a global perspective and an internal pool of labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might geocentric staffing be considered expensive according to the text?

    <p>Large numbers of PCNs, TCNs, and HCNs need to be sent abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main disadvantage of the polycentric approach compared to the geocentric approach?

    <p>Federation drawback of the polycentric approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which staffing approach involves deploying large numbers of PCNs, TCNs, and HCNs across units?

    <p>Geocentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do most countries require extensive documentation for hiring foreign nationals according to the text?

    <p>To ensure compliance with immigration controls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of key managers' opportunities is limited by the geocentric staffing approach?

    <p>Gaining overseas experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might host governments want a high number of international executives employed according to the text?

    <p>To utilize immigration controls for reaching employment goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the objectives of a cross-cultural training programme as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Understanding and applying frameworks for analyzing cross-cultural interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is recognizing repatriation planning important for employees on international assignments?

    <p>To maintain key relationships during and after the assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cross-cultural training, what does 'managing change' refer to?

    <p>Adapting to personal and professional transitions effectively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the cultural adaptation process important for individuals on international assignments?

    <p>To identify effective coping strategies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does intercultural communication play in the success of international assignments?

    <p>It is essential for reconciling cultural differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'creating a personal and professional action plan' involve in the context of cross-cultural training?

    <p>Setting goals for managing change and maintaining key relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to grasp the impact of change on employees, family, and friends in international assignments?

    <p>To better understand and manage personal transitions in a new environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of gaining practical information about daily life in the host country?

    <p>To improve intercultural communication skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical step in ensuring the success of international assignments?

    <p>Providing cross-cultural training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a requirement for assignees to perform effectively in a different cultural environment?

    <p>Lack of cultural competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as key to performing globally?

    <p>Building relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas are assignees required to collaborate in their approach according to the text?

    <p>In their general approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do assignees need to be able to do personally according to the text?

    <p>Adjust to living in new locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why must assignees understand how to maximize developmental opportunities while abroad?

    <p>For career advancement and growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of negotiating skillfully, according to the text?

    <p>Having cultural competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Tung propose in his contingency framework for deciding the nature and level of rigor of training?

    <p>Adapting the training level based on the degree of interaction and cultural similarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Tung, when should training focus on cross-cultural skill development?

    <p>When there is high dissimilarity between native culture and host culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication for training rigor when expected interaction with host nationals is low and cultural dissimilarity is also low?

    <p>Training should focus on task- and job-related issues with relatively low rigor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Tung, what should training focus on when there is high dissimilarity between the individual's native culture and the host culture?

    <p>Cross-cultural skill development as well as new task requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Tung's framework, what determines the level of rigor necessary for effective training?

    <p>The degree of interaction required in the host culture and cultural similarity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should training focus on task- and job-related issues rather than culture-related issues according to Tung?

    <p>When native culture is similar to the new culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would Tung recommend if there is low interaction with host nationals and little dissimilarity between cultures?

    <p>'Task-Related' training with relatively low rigor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on Tung's framework, what should training emphasize if there is high dissimilarity between native and host cultures but minimal expected interaction?

    <p>'Task-Related' issues with high rigor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a geocentric staffing approach, the MNE is taking a ______ approach to its operations

    <p>global</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geocentric staffing enables an MNE to develop an international executive team which assists in developing a global perspective and an internal pool of labor for ______

    <p>deployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Polycentric staffing overcomes the 'federation' drawback of the ______ approach

    <p>ethnocentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geocentric staffing supports cooperation and resource sharing across units, requiring large numbers of PCNs, TCNs, and HCNs to be sent abroad to build and maintain the international cadre required to support a geocentric staffing ______

    <p>policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most countries require MNEs to provide extensive documentation if they wish to hire a ______ national instead of a local national

    <p>foreign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the keys to MNE's success is to recruit native workers who have a wide understanding of their countries, including the ______, economical, socio-cultural framework, etc.

    <p>legal-political</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Staff localization enhances performance through making use of national advantages and ______.

    <p>knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Advantages of staff localization for MNEs include access to local knowledge, access to local business networks, reduction of operation costs, and boosting company ______.

    <p>morale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the disadvantages of local staff for MNEs is the self-interest and opportunistic behavior of ______ staff.

    <p>local</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of staff localization involves developing local staff, knowledge transfer, and the replacement of expatriates with local staff at lower and senior management ______.

    <p>levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does intercultural communication play in the success of international assignments? Intercultural communication is essential for fostering _______________ and collaboration across diverse teams.

    <p>understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Globalization, why might host governments want a high number of international executives employed? Host governments may seek to benefit from the expertise and _______________ that international executives bring to the local economy.

    <p>investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as key to performing globally in the field of Personnel Selection and Development? An important aspect is the development of strong _______________ skills to navigate diverse environments.

    <p>negotiating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical step in ensuring the success of international assignments according to the text? Assignees must understand how to maximize _______________ opportunities while working abroad.

    <p>developmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it necessary to grasp the impact of change on employees, family, and friends in international assignments? Understanding the impact of change helps in effective _______________ planning for all involved parties.

    <p>repatriation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the keys to MNE's success is to recruit native workers who have a wide understanding of their countries, including the ______, economical, socio-cultural framework, etc.

    <p>political</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Geocentric staffing enables an MNE to develop an international executive team which assists in developing a global perspective and an internal pool of labor for ______

    <p>succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most countries require MNEs to provide extensive documentation if they wish to hire a ______ national instead of a local national

    <p>foreign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Polycentric staffing overcomes the 'federation' drawback of the ______ approach

    <p>ethnocentric</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Advantages of staff localization for MNEs include access to local knowledge, access to local business networks, reduction of operation costs, and boosting company ______.

    <p>performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Assignees must have the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and attributes to perform effectively in a different cultural environment. Assignees and accompanying family members must be able to personally adjust to living in new locations. Assignees must understand how to maximize developmental opportunities while abroad. Building relationships is key to performing globally. Therefore, assignees are required to develop trust relationships with people of different backgrounds and values, communicate well, collaborate in their approach, act as team players, negotiate skillfully, exhibit cultural competence. Cross-cultural training is a critical step in ensuring the success of international assignments. Why train? To compete globally and succeed...

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Thomas Köllen is associated with which field of study in the text?

    <p>International Human Resource Management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Assignees must exhibit ______ to perform effectively in a different cultural environment.

    <p>cultural competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of international assignments, assignees must be able to personally adjust to living in new locations and maximize ______ opportunities while abroad.

    <p>developmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Building relationships, developing trust with individuals of different backgrounds, and exhibiting ______ are key to performing globally.

    <p>collaborative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intercultural competence includes awareness of culture's influence on ______

    <p>behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Familiarity with customs, habits, and behaviors is essential for developing intercultural ______

    <p>competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the key elements of intercultural competence is having empathy and sensitivity to cultural ______

    <p>differences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In intercultural communication, having respect towards different cultures is crucial for fostering ______

    <p>understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Market knowledge and familiarity with differences in working procedures are important aspects of developing ______ competence

    <p>intercultural</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The readiness to adapt and show tolerance towards ambiguity are components of intercultural ______

    <p>competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Emotional stability and political sensitivity contribute to one's intercultural ______

    <p>sensitivity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Cultural orientation and respect for culture-specific working methods are part of developing intercultural ______

    <p>competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having familiarity with work-related values and attitudes is crucial for enhancing intercultural ______

    <p>competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Motivation for staying abroad and willingness to engage in talk exchanges are indicators of intercultural ______

    <p>competence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Regiocentric approach reflects the geographic strategy and structure of the MNE, utilizing a wider pool of managers within a limited way, allowing staff to move outside their home countries but only within the particular geographic region. Regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making. This approach can produce federalism at a regional rather than a country basis and constrain the MNE subsidiaries in that region and PCNs posted from developing a more global perspective. While this approach does improve career prospects at the national level, it only moves the barrier to the regional level. Talented managers may advance to jobs in regional headquarters but less frequently to positions at the MNE headquarters. The Regiocentric approach is characterized by __________ staff may move outside their home countries but only within the particular geographic region.

    <p>regional autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It facilitates interaction between managers and can produce federalism at a regional rather than a country basis, reflecting some sensitivity to local conditions, since local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by HCNs. Advantages of the Regiocentric approach include facilitating interaction between managers and reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, while disadvantages include producing federalism at a regional level rather than a country level and constraining the MNE subsidiaries in that region. Regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making. Talented managers may advance to jobs in regional headquarters but less frequently to positions at the MNE headquarters. The Regiocentric approach can be limiting as regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making, which can constrain the MNE subsidiaries in that region and PCNs posted from developing a more global perspective. This staffing approach reflects the geographic strategy and structure of the MNE and utilizes a wider pool of managers but in a limited way. The Regiocentric approach is characterized by reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, since local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by __________.

    <p>HCNs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Regiocentric approach, similar to the geocentric approach, utilizes a wider pool of managers but in a limited way, allowing staff to move outside their home countries but only within the particular geographic region. Regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making. Talented managers may advance to jobs in regional headquarters but less frequently to positions at the MNE headquarters. The Regiocentric approach can facilitate interaction between managers and reflect sensitivity to local conditions, since local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by HCNs. Advantages of this approach include facilitating interaction between managers and reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, while disadvantages include producing federalism at a regional level rather than a country level and constraining the MNE subsidiaries in that region. While the Regiocentric approach improves career prospects at the national level, it only moves the barrier to the regional level. This staffing approach reflects the geographic strategy and structure of the MNE. Regiocentric reflects the geographic strategy and structure of the MNE, allowing staff to move outside their home countries but only within the particular geographic region, using a wider pool of managers but in a limited way. The Regiocentric approach is characterized by regional managers not being promoted to headquarters positions but enjoying a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making, which can constrain the MNE subsidiaries in that region and PCNs posted from developing a more global perspective. The approach reflects sensitivity to local conditions, as local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by HCNs. While this approach does improve career prospects at the national level, it only moves the barrier to the regional level. Talented managers may advance to jobs in regional headquarters but less frequently to positions at the MNE headquarters. The Regiocentric approach emphasizes the importance of __________.

    <p>regional autonomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Regiocentric approach in International Human Resource Management reflects the geographic strategy and structure of the MNE, utilizing a wider pool of managers but in a limited way. Staff may move outside their home countries but only within the particular geographic region. Regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making. Advantages include facilitating interaction between managers and reflecting sensitivity to local conditions since local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by HCNs. Disadvantages may include producing federalism at a regional level rather than a country level and constraining the MNE subsidiaries in that region. PCNs posted from developing a more global perspective, while the Regiocentric approach improves career prospects at the national level, it only moves the barrier to the regional level. Talented managers may advance to jobs in regional headquarters but less frequently to positions at the MNE headquarters. The Regiocentric approach can be characterized by facilitating interaction between managers and reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, as local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by HCNs. While the Regiocentric approach improves career prospects at the national level, it only moves the barrier to the regional level. Regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making. The Regiocentric approach emphasizes the importance of facilitating interaction between managers and reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, as local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by __________.

    <p>HCNs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Regiocentric approach, similar to the geocentric approach, utilizes a wider pool of managers but in a limited way. Staff may move outside their home countries but only within the particular geographic region. Regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making. Advantages of this approach include facilitating interaction between managers and reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, as local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by HCNs. Disadvantages of the Regiocentric approach may include producing federalism at a regional level rather than a country level and constraining the MNE subsidiaries in that region. PCNs posted from developing a more global perspective, while the Regiocentric approach improves career prospects at the national level, it only moves the barrier to the regional level. Talented managers may advance to jobs in regional headquarters but less frequently to positions at the MNE headquarters. The Regiocentric approach can be characterized by reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, as local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by HCNs. While the Regiocentric approach improves career prospects at the national level, it only moves the barrier to the regional level. Regional managers may not be promoted to headquarters positions but enjoy a degree of regional autonomy in decision-making. The Regiocentric approach emphasizes the importance of facilitating interaction between managers and reflecting sensitivity to local conditions, as local subsidiaries are usually staffed almost totally by __________.

    <p>HCNs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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