Question 1

Procter & Gamble is best categorized as a what type of corporation?

1. Foreign-based
2. Multinational
3. Global
4. National

Question 2

Which of the following systems helps to alleviate the stress new expatriates and their families normally endure?

1. Cohort system
2. Buddy system
3. Expatriation system
4. None of the above

Question 3

Which of the following topics would most likely be addressed during the continual development stage of expatriate preparation and development?

1. Language skills
2. Local customs and traditions
3. Home-country development
4. Home-country living conditions

Question 4

What is becoming the world language?

1. English
2. French
3. Spanish
4. Russian

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the regiocentric staffing approach?

1. Each region develops a common set of employment practices.
2. Promotions from the region to headquarters rarely occur.
3. Each region actively recruits third-country nationals.
4. Some autonomy exists in regional decision making.

Question 6

Dailey Enterprises is a mid-sized business that is considering expanding its operations globally. Which of the following is LEAST likely to occur as a result of Dailey globalizing?

1. Improved selection process
2. Some protection against domestic business cycles
3. Increased competitiveness
4. Increased profitability

Question 7

Female employment in the United Arab Emirates is negatively influenced because:

1. a single woman is not permitted to drive
2. a woman's desire to stay at home to raise children is stronger than her desire to work outside the home
3. a single woman cannot board a plane or stay in a hotel unless a male relative is willing to accompany her
4. it is frowned upon when a woman places aging parents in a nursing home

Question 8

A host-country national (HCN) is an employee who is a citizen of the country where the subsidiary is located.

1. True
2. False

Question 9

Which of the following has been a recent problem associated with expatriate compensation?

1. Devaluation of the U.S. dollar
2. Expansion of Chinese firms
3. Relocation expenses
4. NAFTA changes

Question 10

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the role of international sales for small and medium-sized businesses?

1. International sales are not easily facilitated through e-commerce.
2. International sales have become a vital and growing part of the market for small to medium-sized businesses.
3. International sales require a change in a country's legal system.
4. International sales have become a vital and growing part of the market exclusively for large businesses.