1. Which of the following factors might cause a business to expand globally?

A) Greater strategic control over global branding
B) Attractive trade agreements with foreign countries
C) Saturated market demand at home
D) Favorable tax policies for domestic investment



2. In pursuit of cost savings, a western European company decides to partner with an organization in central Europe. In addition to a lower cost base, the company chose this partner over a Chinese prospect because of reduced geographical, cultural, and linguistic differences. Which outsourcing arrangement does this describe?

A) Near-shoring
B) Onshoring
C) Best-sourcing
D) Offshoring



3. Managing Global Assignments What is one thing an organization can do to help ensure a global assignment's success for both the individual and the organization?

A) Focus on expatriation rather than repatriation.
B) View assignments as an activity rather than a process.
C) Select a candidate based on functional competence and communication skills.
D) Provide well-planned, ongoing training and support.



4. Which type of program promotes ongoing career development support, repatriation assistance, and advice for international assignees?

A) Training
B) Counseling
C) Coaching
D) Mentoring



5. Why is cross-cultural training critical for international assignees and their families?

A) It reduces the risk of failed assignments.
B) It shortens the culture shock phase.
C) It supports HR's duty-of-care obligations.
D) It increases the ability to mentor.



6. How should HR support an international assignee during his or her assignment?

A) By identifying potential risks to the assignee and the organization
B) By coordinating communication and visits to the home country
C) By preparing a security briefing on the assignment country
D) By providing a country overview and information on everyday life



7. Which employee is considered a globalist?

A) Contract employee engaged for a single international assignment
B) Employee who takes long-term assignments (more than one year) outside the home country
C) Assignee who moves from one international assignment to another 
D) Employee hired locally to work for a global organization



8. In the assessment and selection step of the global assignment process, which aspect is critical to the success of the assignment?

A) Preparing the assignment plan
B) Analyzing costs and benefits
C) Involving the right people
D) Determining tax considerations



9. Which practice supports a strategic decision toward global assignments?

A) Viewing assignments as leadership and career development opportunities
B) Choosing average and good performers for selection as assignees
C) Creating assignments based on solving specific short-term issues
D) Sending assignees to another country to manage a special project



10. An employee has been selected for an international assignment. This first-time assignment is expected to last two to three years and involves full relocation. Why is a well-crafted global letter of assignment a key part of the assignment plan?

A) It makes repatriation back to the home country easier.
B) It addresses the terms and conditions of the assignment.
C) It mitigates the need for the services of specialized third-party vendors.
D) It shortens the culture shock phase while on assignment.