Question 1

Finding ways to develop a corporate 'glue' that will hold the organization effectively together is required to support the global and cultural aspects of international business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The on-going professionalization of IHR requires

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A)   the recognition by top executives that IHRM is critical to the success of the global enterprise.
B)   development of IHRM managers.
C)   increased opportunities for formal education in IHR.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The new structures for delivering IHR services (such as outsourcing, shared services, and centers of excellence)  are ____________ incorporated into HR development.

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A)   already being
B)   not being
C)   extensively
D)   alwaysE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

MNEs will need and expect their IHR executives to assist

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A)   in the strategic management of their global businesses.
B)   in developing IHR policies for operations around the globe.
C)   in hiring and developing highly productive workforces in multiple countries.
D)   all of these.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

The competent IHR manager of the future will have to demonstrate their ability to

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A)   develop global leadership.
B)   implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract the best talent for a global workforce.
C)   design and implement global HR systems.
D)   all of the aboveE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

HR business partners play a critical role whether it is

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A)   implementing strategy at the local level.
B)   designing and overseeing the transactional services at the bottom.
C)   figuring out how to engage employees.
D)   all of the above.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Technology has made it possible for the transaction type of HR activities to be managed through in-sourcing and outsourcing, so now HR professionals must focus on the _______ of HR processes and managing HR projects across organizational and ____________ boundaries.

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A)   reduction, within domestic
B)   integration, national
C)   segregation, national
D)   integration, within domesticE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a capability required for IHRM roles in the future?

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A)   Ability to educate and influence line managers.
B)   Being computer and technology-literate.
C)   Developing specialist knowledge.
D)   Focusing on quality of IHR services.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

One of the most significant challenges for IHR is that the HR function is, for many reasons, not a highly globalized function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

One way to improve the firm's overall international business competency is to __________ the people who have global knowledge and experience:

Accepted Answer

A)   centralize
B)   identify
C)   disperse
D)   all of the aboveE) All of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 11

One strategy to strengthen the IHR department and to develop more competency in IHR is to assign domestic HR generalists to overseas regional locations for two-to three-year periods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the continuing development of IHRM within MNEs?

Accepted Answer

A)   Managing the shift from domestic HRM to international HRM.
B)   Ensuring effective knowledge management.
C)   Providing HR services cost-effectively.
D)   Maintaining access to the current high levels of available IHRM professionals.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Discuss the importance of Global Workforce Analytics.

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Question 14

There is a growing realization, particularly in large MNEs, that there is a lack of HR talent around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The Human Resource Certification Institute is identifying and codifying the "body of knowledge" in IHR and designing a testing procedure for

Accepted Answer

A)   certifying professional skill and knowledge in IHRM.
B)   certifying IHRM practices and policies.
C)   certifying that IHRM regulations have been adhered to.
D)   all of the above.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

There is too little consistency in HR infrastructures for delivery of IHR programs around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 17

Critics claim that IHR

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A)   is not being a true business partner.
B)   do not have the IHR competencies that are required to meet all of the needs of the business.
C)   are not going to be able to deliver innovation and flexibility.
D)   all of the above.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

In what ways does IHRM need to become more professionalized in order to deliver essential IHRM outputs to the firm?

Accepted Answer

Answer should include coverage of the following key points:
•Importance of the function - all levels of the business need to recognize IHRM as being critical to the success of the global enterprise, as a valued part of becoming more competitive.
•Development of IHRM managers - important for IHR managers to have experience in line management and in global assignments as well. Need to develop a broader perspective on the global enterprise. Assist with strategic management, develop IHR policies for operations around the world, and hire and develop highly productive workforces in multiple countries (developing the strategic IHR manager).
•Development could involve - assigning HR generalists to overseas regional posts for two to three year periods. Assigning repatriated IAs from any function into IHR in an operating division or HQ - overseas experience adds credibility and can utilize their insights and experiences. Assigning graduate HR degree employees to overseas posts, perhaps pay them as locals.
•Education - from a formal perspective, increasing the number of HR professionals in the firm with postgraduate qualifications (it may be IHR units as part of a Masters degree as there are limited degrees available) assists in gaining more in-depth knowledge and skills.
•Certification - pursue the option of getting a number of IHR staff certified by the Society for Human Resource Management and the Human Resource Certification Institutes (they have identified the 'body of knowledge' for IHR). Possessing this credential shows a high degree of knowledge, and credibility within the organization, in this relatively new area of HRM.

Question 19

A world-class IHR department operates only at the operational level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List five general competencies of IHR professionals.

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Finding ways to develop a corporate 'glue' that will hold the organization effectively together is required to support the global and cultural aspects of international business.

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The on-going professionalization of IHR requires

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The new structures for delivering IHR services (such as outsourcing, shared services, and centers of excellence) are ____________ incorporated into HR development.

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MNEs will need and expect their IHR executives to assist

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The competent IHR manager of the future will have to demonstrate their ability to

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HR business partners play a critical role whether it is

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Technology has made it possible for the transaction type of HR activities to be managed through in-sourcing and outsourcing, so now HR professionals must focus on the _ of HR processes and managing HR projects across organizational and ______ boundaries.

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Which of the following is NOT a capability required for IHRM roles in the future?

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One of the most significant challenges for IHR is that the HR function is, for many reasons, not a highly globalized function.

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One way to improve the firm's overall international business competency is to __________ the people who have global knowledge and experience:

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