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Sample Answers
Chapter 16: Global Issues for Human Resource Managers
Answers to Applying the Concept Exercises
Applying the Concept 16-1: Stages in Corporate Globalization
Place the letter of the state of corporate globalization on the line next to the corresponding
description of each firm.
a. domestic
b. international
c. multinational
d. transnational
1. Our company exports our books to other countries through our website in America.
2. Our company opened its third factory overseas to better serve our customers in those
countries.
3. Just because we only do business in one country doesn’t mean we don’t compete with
global companies.
4. Our company prides itself on not having any geographical boundaries or barriers, as we
conduct business globally.
D. Transnational. Doing business without geographic barriers is characteristic of a
transnational business.
5. We import tires from Japan and sell them in America.
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Applying the Concept 16-2: GLOBE Dimensions
Place the letter of the dimension of cultural diversity on the line next to the statement
exemplifying it.
a. assertiveness
b. future orientation
c. gender differences
d. uncertainty avoidance
e. power distance
f. societal collectivism
g. in-group collectivism
h. performance orientation
i. humane orientation
6. The people seem to prefer sports like soccer and basketball to sports like golf and track-
and-field.
7. Managers place great importance on status symbols such as the executive dining room,
reserved parking spaces, and big offices.
8. Managers provide poor working conditions.
9. Employees get nervous and stressed when changes are made.
D. Uncertainty avoidance. They fear the uncertainty and uncomfortable feelings that change
brings.
10. Incentives motivate employees to achieve high levels of success.
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Applying the Concept 16-3: Global Staffing
Place the letter of the type of staffing on the line next to each example statement.
a. ethnocentric
b. polycentric
c. geocentric
11. I work for the American company GM, but I live in China and have been promoted to a
management position.
12. I work for the Japanese company Toyota, and they are sending me to America to fill a
high-level management position.
13. I’m French, but I work for American IBM in England, and they are sending me to work
in Germany.
C. Geocentric. Sending a person from a third country to a new country is typical of
geocentric firms.
14. I’m American and work for US Google, and I’ve already worked in two different
European countries, and now they are sending me to China.
15. I’m Australian and work for an Australian company, but I am looking forward to my
transfer to work in America.
Applying the Concept 16-4: Global Compensation
Place the letter of the type of compensation on the line next to the corresponding example.
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a. balance sheet
b. split-pay
c. negotiation
d. localization
e. lump sum
16. I’m going overseas for a 6-month assignment, and they are giving half the money in U.S.
dollars and half in euros.
17. I’m going overseas for a 6-month assignment, and they are paying me in the other
country’s currency, the euro.
D. Localization. Being paid in euros is the local currency.
18. I’m going overseas for a 6-month assignment, and they are continuing to pay me in euros,
but they are also giving me a U.S. dollar allowance for the higher cost of living in New York.
19. I’m going overseas for a 6-month assignment, and we are having a meeting to discuss my
compensation for while I’m away.
C. Negotiation. The meeting to discuss pay will be a negotiation.
20. I’m going overseas for a 6-month assignment, and they are giving me one check to pay
for the entire time I’m away.
Answers to Skill Builder Exercises
Skill Builder 16-1
The Global HRM Environment
Objective
To develop your global HRM awareness.
Skills
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The primary skills developed through this exercise are:
1. HR Management skill—Conceptual and design, and business skills
Assignment
For this exercise select a company that conducts business as a MNC or transnational global
corporation, preferably one you work or would like to work for. You will most likely need to
conduct some research to get the answers to the questions below, such as visiting the
company’s website and talking to HR professionals.
1. Explain the stage of corporate globalization.
2. List at least five countries it conduct business in, and the trade agreements these countries
participate in.
5. Explain how it recruits and selects expatriate employees.
6. Describe how it trains its expatriates and families.
Your professor may or may not require you to answer all nine questions. You may be asked
to pass-in this assignment, present your answers to the class, and/or discuss your answers in
small groups or online.
Skill Builder 16-2
Cultural Diversity Awareness
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Skills
The primary skills developed through this exercise are:
Assignment
Procedure 1 (4–6 min)
You and your classmates will share your international experience and nationalities. Start with
Procedure 2 (10–30 min)
You and your classmates will share your knowledge of cultural differences between the
country in which the course is being taught and those listed on the board. This is a good
opportunity for international students and those who have visited other countries to share
their experiences. You may also discuss cultural differences within the country.
Skill Builder 16-3
The Most Important Things I Got From This Course
Assignment
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Think about and write/type the three or four most important things you learned or skills you
developed through this course and how they are or will help you in your personal and/or
professional lives.