Question 1

A Singapore-based restaurant chain is experiencing phenomenal growth. The chain offers a unique service for demographics experiencing the growth of two-person income families. It offers a variety of affordable, healthy alternatives to the fast food chains. Corporate headquarters is trying to decide whether to offer one dingle line of products shared throughout each chain or to offer one single line of products shared by each region. This scenario is an example of which of the following types of tensions common in global expansion?

Options :

A : Value creation measure vs, standardization

B : Localization vs, privatization

C : Global integration vs, local responsiveness

D : Activity measure vs, results measure

Answer: C

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a potential reason for geographic differentials in pay?

Options :

A : Different cost of living standards

B : Incentive to attract akilled workers to an area, which normally has rain for 80% of the year

C : Existence of a large group of minorities in the area

D : Incentive to attract workers to a foreign country

Answer: C

Question 3

A company decides to pursue an international program to fill a new position in its new office in Beijing, China. With the assistance of the human resources professional, the management team has decided on the ideal candidate utilizing the corporate skills inventory. The individual is fluent in Mandarin, has the appropriate technical skills, and has been in a management role for 3 years. The hiring manager presents the opportunity to the individual who accepts the new position. The human resource professional then works with its vendors to plan all the hogistival details for the relocation. The human resource professional also assists the individual by providing contacts and setting up meetings to orientate the expatriate before and during the assignment, it mentors, expatriate community, etc. In this scenario, which of the following actions items was NOT forgotten to ensure a successful international assignment?

Options :

A : Establish realistic expectations

B : Recognize the entire scope of the international assignment experience

C : Plan the international assignment as part of a process, not an activity

D : Conduct thorough assessment of the candidates

Answer: A

Question 4

Which of the following describes the global compensation and benefits strategy that would BEST align with an organization that has decided to pursue a polycentric staffing approach?

Options :

A : Utilization of headquarters policies with little adaptation to local considerations

B : Consistent local and global policies

C : Consistent policies within a region, but may not thoroughly consistent across regions

D : Consistent local policies, but may not be consistent across the organization globally

Answer: D

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT an external third-party source for recruiting ?

Options :

A : Private employment agencies

B : Labor unions

C : Outplacement firms

D : Agencies

Answer: B

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