1. Which of the following list represents core competencies that a human resources professional should search for in order to identify potential candidates for an international assignment?
A) Appreciating cultural diversity, understanding of bigger picture, personally motivated
B) Open to change and new ideas, consensus building, understanding of bigger picture
C) Appreciating cultural diversity, open to change and new ideas, consensus building
D) Understanding of bigger picture, personally motivated, family situation
2. Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to affect how attractive an international assignment may be to a potential expatriate?
A) Employment lows in the country where the international assignment is located
B) Opportunity for career growth and learning
C) Competitive compensation consistent with corporate standards
D) Company is in the multinational stage of globalization
3. Which of the following processes has the primary objective of creating a pool of potential employees?
A) Recruitment
B) Availability analysis
C) Selection
D) Employee referral program
4. Which of the following statements is true?
A) In a functional organization, conflicts between functional managers and project managers are uncommon
B) Project mangers have a moderate to high level of authority in a functional matrix organization
C) Project mangers have low to moderate level of authority in a balanced matrix organization
D) In a weak matrix organization, conflicts between functional managers and project managers are uncommon
5. A company decides to pursue an international program to fill a new position in its new office in Beijing, China. With the assistance of the human resources professional, the management team has decided on the ideal candidate utilizing the corporate skills inventory. The individual is fluent in Mandarin, has the appropriate technical skills, and has been in a management role for 3 years.The hiring manager presents the opportunity to the individual who accepts the new position. The human resource professional then works with its vendors to plan all the hogistival details for the relocation. The human resource professional also assists the individual by providing contacts and setting up meetings to orientate the expatriate before and during the assignment, it mentors, expatriate community, etc. In this scenario, which of the following actions items was NOT forgotten to ensure a successful international assignment?
A) Establish realistic expectations
B) Recognize the entire scope of the international assignment experience
C) Plan the international assignment as part of a process, not an activity
D) Conduct thorough assessment of the candidates
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