1. In order to develop a global competency model for global leaders at a high tech company, a HR Manager decides to study the connotation of specific attributes across the various office locations. Which of the following types of culture would be the LFAST valuable to evaluate in order to develop a valid and reliable model?

A) Local culture
B) Professional culture
C) National culture
D) Corporate culture



2. Which of the following ways does a U.S. company practices regarding industrial relations differ from the approach of most nations?

A) Automatic representation
B) Government mandate approach
C) Positive approach
D) Employer free speech



3. An U.S. base Engineering Manager has been identified for a short-term six-month assignment to recruit and build a team in England. Which of the following training programs is the MOST critical to ensure success on the job?

A) On-the-job training
B) Multi-cultural team building
C) Language
D) Cross-cultural training



4. According to Gregersen and Black, which of the following type of expatriate is the most likely to work through problems by constantly weighing the pros and cons of basing decision s on localized values vs. the corporations standardized procedures and processes?

A) Dual citizen
B) Expatriate who 'goes native'
C) Homebound expatriate
D) Free agent



5. A corporation has identified an initiative to recruit and train global leaders over the next 5 year in order to become a truly transnational company. In order to meet this goal, the firm has identified and developed 30 international assignments amongst its 10 office locations. Which of the following candidates would LEAST match these positions?

A) A 25-year old human resources representative working in South Korea who just started at the company
B) A 40-year old finance manager working in Africa who has been with the company for 8 years
C) A 40-year old manufacturing manager working in Thailand who has been with the company for 5 years
D) A 55-year old engineering manager working in the U.S. who has been with company for 10 years and has gone on 3 international assignments