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Question 1

IHRM is an area of academic study which focuses on:

a) Comparative research

b) The movement of individuals across national boundaries

c) The exchange of ideas and practices

d) The policies and practices of MNC's

Question 2

HR challenges which might be faced by internal companies include:

a) The needs for a diverse work-force

b) The relative underdevelopment of HR functions

c) Knowledge of national employment law

d) Knowledge of cultural norms and values

Question 3

A global economy means:

a) Greater convergence of national economic and social identities

b) Greater divergence

c) Unrestricted movement of people across national boundaries

d) A global culture

Question 4

Often the reason why expatriate assignments fail and why some immigrants and migrant workers in the UK find difficulty in assimilating into the British way of life is because of:

a) Cultural differences

b) Homesickness

c) Climate

d) Reduction in remuneration in pay and conditions

Question 5

Hofstede's five variables: power distance; individualism, masculinity /femininity; uncertainty avoidance and long term versus short term orientation; were terms used to describe:

a) Family traits

b) HR strategy

c) National differences

d) Globalisation

Question 6

Cultural shock which is often the outcome of the negative experience of moving from a familiar culture to one that is unfamiliar is important to understand in the context of internationalisation because:

a) It can effect soldiers returning form was zones

b) It can effect students on 'gap year' experiences

c) It can impact on individuals taking overseas assignments

d) Friends and families reunited

Question 7

Key to successful management of HR processes is the ability to?

a) Travel abroad

b) Recruit local managers

c) Identify key skills and competencies required for working overseas

d) Having appropriate training systems

Question 8

Paul Sparrow (2006) in work commissioned by the CIPD found:

a) That certain people have a natural attribute for cultural awareness

b) That the majority of expatriate skills are learnt through experience

c) That it doesn't matter who you are as its all down to training

d) Successful overseas assignment are more a matter of luck than judgement

Question 9

The number of migrant workers is increasing and in London the number of employers relying on migrant workers is estimated to be:

a) 20%

b) 25%

c) 35%

d) Nearly half

Question 10

There are many situations in which workers can legally work in the UK without having to possess a work permit. Which category would not apply?

a) Those receiving training in techniques and work practices used in the UK

b) Those would have relatives already in employment in the UK

c) Doctors, dentists and general practitioners in postgraduate training

d) Ministers of religion, missionaries and members of religious orders

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