Gphr Practice Test Quiz
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This is a quiz to practice GPHR Certification of HRCI for DC's Students only,
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Which one of these reason is not cited for increase in globalization of companies?
- A.
Technology
- B.
Cheap labor
- C.
Regulations
- D.
Competition
Correct Answer
D. CompetitionExplanation
Option A, B & C are the reasons for increased in globalization because the companies saw opportunity and competition is notRate this question:
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Globalization of companies in 1960 was due to
- A.
Search for new markets
- B.
Lack of machineries
- C.
Lack of funding sources
- D.
Lack of transportation
Correct Answer
A. Search for new marketsExplanation
Companies wanted find new markets for their product in 1960. There was no lack of funds, machinery and transportation.Rate this question:
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What is the name of the book that Thomas Freedman authored in 1999
- A.
World's best HR practice
- B.
The Lexus and the Olive Tree
- C.
The Toyota and the Teak Tree
- D.
Emerging Asia
Correct Answer
B. The Lexus and the Olive TreeExplanation
Thomas Freedman authored "The Lexus and the Olive Tree in 1999. He compared the process of globalization; Lexus to a modernization an Oliver tree to traditions.Rate this question:
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What does Thomas Freedman's Book The Lexus and the Olive Tree Symbolize,
- A.
Modernization and Tradition
- B.
Competition and revaluation
- C.
Globalization and industrialization
- D.
Construction and Destruction
Correct Answer
A. Modernization and TraditionExplanation
Thomas Freedman authored "The Lexus and the Olive Tree in 1999. He compared the process of globalization; Lexus to a modernization an Oliver tree to traditions.Rate this question:
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Which one of these is an emerging market
- A.
Brazil
- B.
Canada
- C.
Switzerland
- D.
Kenya
Correct Answer
A. BrazilExplanation
Brazil with other Asian countries are called emerging markets. Canada and Switzerland are developed countries and Kenya is developing countryRate this question:
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What is a MNC ( Multi National Company)?
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A Corporation has out sourced its business to a company in a different country
- B.
Company has subsidiaries in foreign countries that the Head office does not own
- C.
A Corporation has facilities that are owned and operated in multiple forgin location
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Company has multiple facilities in a single country
Correct Answer
D. Company has multiple facilities in a single countryExplanation
A company has multiple locations in different countries that are directly controlled and operated by the parent company. Parent Company polices are applied unless there is a difference in local laws and culture.Rate this question:
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According to Bartlett and Ghoshal (1992) which one of these is not a part of evolution of a international enterprise?
- A.
Demotic
- B.
International and Multinational
- C.
Global and Transnational
- D.
Continental
Correct Answer
D. ContinentalExplanation
According to Bartlett and Ghoshal the stages of globalization are; demotic, international, multinational, global and transnational.Rate this question:
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According to Bartlet and Ghoshal's stages of globalization when does a company reach international stage in globalization.
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The products are made domestically but has international sales. Employees are primarily head office based, may have an office in a foreign country
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Company builds a manufacturing facility in a forgin country
- C.
Company has multiple facilities world wide and employees are hired across the world
- D.
Company has multiple facilities around the world and is able balance between standardization and localization and can easily embrace local culture. Employees move freely around the world.
Correct Answer
A. The products are made domestically but has international sales. Employees are primarily head office based, may have an office in a foreign countryExplanation
Company reaches domestic when it produces goods and services that are sold or used domestically. An international sale is very minimum and it is done by agents. International phase is the second phase in globalization. It is here that the company has an international presence; products and services are still manufactured domestically but sold internationally. Company will have an international office. Multinational is the third phase of globalizaiton. In this stage, the company has multiple facilities around the world. The fourth stage is Global where company is seen as global in its activity, staffing is global and employees move across the globe. The final stage is the Tansnational stage; this is the peak of the globalizaiton stages. It is here the company is able manage standrization and loclizaiton and embrase local culture. Staffing is global and employees consider these comany as a single world companyRate this question:
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According to Bartlet and Ghoshal's stages of globalization when does a company reach domestic stage in globalization.
- A.
The products are made domestically and sold domestically. There could be international trade but it would be done by an agent. Staffing is purely national and internal.
- B.
Company builds a manufacturing facility in a forgin country
- C.
Company has multiple facilities world wide and employees are hired across the world
- D.
Company has multiple facilities around the world and is able balance between standardization and localization and can easily embrace local culture. Employees move freely around the world.
Correct Answer
A. The products are made domestically and sold domestically. There could be international trade but it would be done by an agent. Staffing is purely national and internal.Explanation
Company reaches domestic when it produces goods and services that are sold or used domestically. An international sale is very minimum and it is done by agents. International phase is the second phase in globalization. It is here that the company has an international presence; products and services are still manufactured domestically but sold internationally. Company will have an international office. Multinational is the third phase of globalizaiton. In this stage, the company has multiple facilities around the world. The fourth stage is Global where company is seen as global in its activity, staffing is global and employees move across the globe. The final stage is the Tansnational stage; this is the peak of the globalizaiton stages. It is here the company is able manage standrization and loclizaiton and embrase local culture. Staffing is global and employees consider these comany as a single world companyRate this question:
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According to Bartlet and Ghoshal's stages of globalization when does a company reach Global stage in globalization.
- A.
The products are made domestically and sold domestically. There could be international trade but it would be done by an agent. Staffing is purely national and internal.
- B.
Company builds a manufacturing facility in a forgin country
- C.
Company has multiple facilities world wide and employees are hired across the world
- D.
Company has multiple facilities around the world and is able balance between standardization and localization and can easily embrace local culture. Employees move freely around the world.
Correct Answer
C. Company has multiple facilities world wide and employees are hired across the worldExplanation
Company reaches domestic when it produces goods and services that are sold or used domestically. An international sale is very minimum and it is done by agents. International phase is the second phase in globalization. It is here that the company has an international presence; products and services are still manufactured domestically but sold internationally. Company will have an international office. Multinational is the third phase of globalizaiton. In this stage, the company has multiple facilities around the world. The fourth stage is Global where company is seen as global in its activity, staffing is global and employees move across the globe. The final stage is the Tansnational stage; this is the peak of the globalizaiton stages. It is here the company is able manage standrization and loclizaiton and embrase local culture. Staffing is global and employees consider these comany as a single world companyRate this question:
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According to Bartlet and Ghoshal's stages of globalization when does a company reach transnational stage in globalization.
- A.
The products are made domestically and sold domestically. There could be international trade but it would be done by an agent. Staffing is purely national and internal.
- B.
Company builds a manufacturing facility in a forgin country
- C.
Company has multiple facilities world wide and employees are hired across the world
- D.
Company has multiple facilities around the world and is able balance between standardization and localization and can easily embrace local culture. Employees move freely around the world.
Correct Answer
D. Company has multiple facilities around the world and is able balance between standardization and localization and can easily embrace local culture. Employees move freely around the world.Explanation
Company reaches domestic when it produces goods and services that are sold or used domestically. An international sale is very minimum and it is done by agents. International phase is the second phase in globalization. It is here that the company has an international presence; products and services are still manufactured domestically but sold internationally. Company will have an international office. Multinational is the third phase of globalizaiton. In this stage, the company has multiple facilities around the world. The fourth stage is Global where company is seen as global in its activity, staffing is global and employees move across the globe. The final stage is the Tansnational stage; this is the peak of the globalizaiton stages. It is here the company is able manage standrization and loclizaiton and embrase local culture. Staffing is global and employees consider these comany as a single world companyRate this question:
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Which one of these is a Global Integration method?
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Decentralizing the operation and having no control over the facility and the facility work by itself from its parent company or head office.
- B.
Alignment of decision. The parent company's policy are aligned with the local company
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Tight control of the operation of the local facility by the headquarters
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Shared responsibility of the headquarters with the local management but the head quarters policy are applied all the time.
Correct Answer
B. Alignment of decision. The parent company's policy are aligned with the local companyExplanation
Global integration is to align company policies keeping in compliance with the local policies. Company which are Global and Transnational in nature normally excel in these practices. However, the companies that are Ethnocentric or Region Centric may try to push their parent company polices and may violate the local laws.Rate this question:
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Employee who is employed by the headquarters but works in a non-headquartered country and is a citizen of a third country
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Expat / Expatriate
- B.
Inpat / Inpatriate
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Third Country National
- D.
Global Employee
Correct Answer
C. Third Country NationalExplanation
third country nationals are those who freely move from one country to other and are employed by a company that does not have operations or headquarter in the employees parent company.Rate this question:
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Employee who is employed by the headquarters but works in a non-headquartered country.
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Expat / Expatriate
- B.
Inpat / Inpatriate
- C.
Third Country National
- D.
Global Employee
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A. Expat / ExpatriateExplanation
A Parent company employee is sent on an international assignment to a different country. His/her employment is still with the parent company and is paid by the parent company.Rate this question:
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Employee who is employed by the headquarters but works in a non-headquartered country and is a citizen of that country where he works
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Expat / Expatriate
- B.
Inpat / Inpatriate
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Third Country National
- D.
Local / national employee / host country Nationals
Correct Answer
D. Local / national employee / host country NationalsExplanation
Employees who citizens of the country where they work. The company they work may be a subsidiary or the head quartered in a foreign country.Rate this question:
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Employee who are brought into the headquarters to work a citizen of a non-headquartered national.
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Expat / Expatriate
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Inpat / Inpatriate
- C.
Third Country National
- D.
Local / national employee / host country Nationals
Correct Answer
A. Expat / ExpatriateExplanation
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Process of sending headquarter employees abroad on a international assignment
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Expatriation
- B.
Inpatriation
- C.
Excommunication
- D.
Relocation
Correct Answer
A. ExpatriationExplanation
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Process of bringing a non-headquarter employees to work in the headquarter
- A.
Expatriation
- B.
Inpatriation
- C.
Excommunication
- D.
Relocation
Correct Answer
B. InpatriationExplanation
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Process of bringing a head quartered employee back to head quarter from an international assignment
- A.
Expatriation
- B.
Inpatriation
- C.
Repatriation
- D.
Relocation
Correct Answer
C. RepatriationExplanation
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According to Pearl Mutter (1969) the staffing culture where in the head quarter has tight control
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Ethonocentric staffing
- B.
Polycentric staffing
- C.
Regiocentric staffing
- D.
Geocentric staffing
Correct Answer
A. Ethonocentric staffingExplanation
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According to Pearl Mutter (1969) the staffing culture where in the local facility manages and the head quarter has no control. Local business are treated as separate entity
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Ethonocentric staffing
- B.
Polycentric staffing
- C.
Regiocentric staffing
- D.
Geocentric staffing
Correct Answer
B. Polycentric staffingExplanation
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According to Pearl Mutter (1969) the staffing culture where in the staffing management is conducted at a region level. Staffing is freely transferable within the region.
- A.
Ethonocentric staffing
- B.
Polycentric staffing
- C.
Regiocentric staffing
- D.
Geocentric staffing
Correct Answer
C. Regiocentric staffingExplanation
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According to Pearl Mutter (1969) the staffing culture where in the staffing management is conducted at a global level. Staffing is freely transferable anywhere in the world.
- A.
Ethonocentric staffing
- B.
Polycentric staffing
- C.
Regiocentric staffing
- D.
Geocentric staffing
Correct Answer
D. Geocentric staffingExplanation
Geocentric staffing is the correct answer because it aligns with the description provided by Pearl Mutter (1969) regarding staffing culture conducted at a global level, where staffing is freely transferable anywhere in the world. Geocentric staffing involves hiring the best individuals for the job regardless of their nationality or location, and it promotes a global perspective within the organization. This approach recognizes the importance of talent and skills, rather than focusing on nationality or region.Rate this question:
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What is the staffing culture if an engineer who is specialized in optical cable laying is transferred to a new location with in Asia.
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Ethonocentric staffing
- B.
Polycentric staffing
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Regionocentric staffing
- D.
Geocentric staffing
Correct Answer
C. Regionocentric staffingExplanation
Regionocentric staffing is the staffing culture where employees are selected and transferred based on their suitability for a specific region or geographic area. In this case, the engineer specialized in optical cable laying is being transferred to a new location within Asia, indicating that the company is adopting a regionocentric staffing approach. This means that the company values local knowledge and expertise in the region and believes that employees from that region will be better suited to handle the specific challenges and requirements of that location.Rate this question:
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