15. Which of the following is true for effectively training local labor in overseas subsidiaries? a. The trainer must speak several languages fluently b. A supervisor of one ethnicity should be trained to oversee the work of another ethnic group c. Non-written training material is most effective when illiteracy prevails d. None of the above.
16. All of the following are difficulties experienced upon repatriation, EXCEPT a. Promotion opportunities have been missed during the expatriate’s absence b. No suitable position is available upon return c. The manager no longer receives the perks that came with the expatriate package d. The manager must re-apply for citizenship in the home country
17. “Equal pay for equal work” based summarizes which type of compensation system? a. The headquarters scale b. The citizenship scale c. The global scale d. None of the above
18. When firms include third-country nationals in the candidate pool for managing overseas subsidiaries, a. They recognize that they will not find someone who speaks the local language b. They indicate their appreciation for attracting the most qualified candidate without preference for any one nationality c. They agree to pay them as if they were expatriates from the home country d. They do not typically train them if they are hired
19. What personnel practice is likely to be the first one that MNCs standardize across their operations? a. Office space b. Health care benefits c. Vacation policies d. Expatriate wages
15. The trainer must speak several languages fluently.
The ability of the trainer to speak the local language will result in more effective training.
16. The manager must re-apply for citizenship in the home country
It is unlikely that the expat manager will lose his home country citizenship when serving in another country.
17. Option D. None of the above.
Equal pay for equal work mainly refers to equal pay for man and woman, if they are performing the same work.
18. Option B. They indicate their appreciation for attracting the most qualified candidate without preference for any one nationality.
19. Option D. Expat wages
15. Which of the following is true for effectively training local labor in overseas subsidiaries? a....
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