CHAPTER 17: Video Assignment / Root Capital: Human Resources Management and Operations

1. Which of the following phrases best describes the growth rate at Root Capital?

A) Rapidly increasing

B) Gradually decreasing

C) Gradually increasing

D) Remaining constant

2. Which of the following terms does NOT describe Root Capital's structure?

A) Service-oriented

B)Formalized

C)Localized D) Standardized

E) Globalized

3. Root Capital has offices throughout Africa and South America, and its home office is in the United States. The companys point of view represents a(n) _______ mindset, which means it is open to multiple cultural and strategic realities on both global and local levels.

A) Expatriate B) Self-reference C) Geocentric D) Ethnocentric E) Mediation

4. Which of the following items would be most useful to human resource personnel at Root Capital when performing an internal search to fill a newly created position within the company?

A) A realistic job preview B) A human resource inventory C) An affirmative action program D) A performance-simulation test description

5. One of the challenges that Root Capital faces in doing business in Africa and South America is the variation in ________.

A) Suppliers B) Labor Laws C) Training D) Available workers E) Logistics

6. Which of the following activities should be part of Root Capitals employment planning process?

A) Recruitment B) Performance appraisal C) Training D) Orientation

7.Which of the following could be considered a comparative advantage for Root Capital?

A) Highly centralized leadership B) The meshing of local cultures to create a cohesive culture and strong set of values for the organization C) Human resources managers' complete discretion over whom to hire, promote, or fire. D) The ability to grow urban areas through investment in small industries