1.The ideal candidate for an overseas assignment normally has the following characteristics

(2 Points)

knowledge specific to the company operations

technical skills

the ability to adjust to the new culture

All of the items

2.Repatriation planning should happen before the employee leaves on the assignment.

(2 Points)

TRUE

FALSE

3.What is the best possible policy option for "compensation" to offer the expatriates

(2 Points)

localized compensation strategy

companywide pay scales

the balance sheet approach

none of the mentioned items

4.For expatriates, there are two levels of adjustment: psychological adjustment and sociocultural adjustment

(2 Points)

TRUE

FALSE

5.In the Candidate's pool, the person can be recorded as a possible applicant for an overseas assignment if he/she is

(2 Points)

interested

skilled

qualified

matured

6.An overseas premium is an additional bonus for agreeing to take an overseas assignment

(2 Points)

TRUE

FALSE

7.The main goal of training the successful expatriates is

(2 Points)

to ensure they are immersed in the sociocultural aspects of the new culture

to choose the ones to interview who meet the competencies required for the particular assignment

to determine the employees interest in an overseas assignment

None of the mentioned items

8.One of the most important logistical aspects of working in other countries is

(2 Points)

legally work in the other countries

eligible to have passport

receving police clearance

none of the mentioned items

9.To ensure policies and practices are aligned with the organization, host-country offices

(2 Points)

should align their policies with home-country offices

should be in constant communication with home-country offices

should regulary check the home-country rules and regulations

All of the items

10.Keeping communication from home open, such as company newsletters and announcements, can help the process of

(2 Points)

repatriation

counseling

job transition

job rotation

11.The process of repatriation is helping employees

(2 Points)

make the transition to their home country

reduce the reverse culture shock

reduce the feeling of fear, helplessness, irritability

All of the mentioned items

12.The main components of training someone for an overseas assignment

(2 Points)

Language

Culture

Managing family and stress

All of the mentioned items

13.The selection process for an overseas assignment should start with

(2 Points)

Job Analysis

Job Description

Job Specification

Job Assesment

14............. can provide a good opportunity for the organization to obtain feedback about how well the assignment is going done by the expatriate.

(2 Points)

performance appraisal

training

job analysis

mobility within organization

15.Cultural training & norms can include any of the following topics EXCEPT

(2 Points)

Etiquette

History

Geography

Population