Class Test 1: Answers

1. Class Test 1: Answers

2. 1) Why is International HRM becoming more important? a) because nations are becoming strong again with Brexit and Trump b) because both national differences and migration are increasing c) because national identity is strengthening d) because barriers between nations are reducing

3. 1) Why is International HRM becoming more important? a) because nations are becoming strong again with Brexit and Trump b) because both national differences and migration are increasing c) because national identity is strengthening d) because barriers between nations are reducing

4. 2) International HRM now includes: a) comparative HRM b) cross cultural HRM c) strategic HRM d) all of the above

5. 2) International HRM now includes: a) comparative HRM b) cross cultural HRM c) strategic HRM d) all of the above

6. 3) Why does every manager need to understand IHRM? a) because many firms trade internationally  b) because the world is globalised c) because the subject is important d) because many firms operate internationally 

7. 3) Why does every manager need to understand IHRM? a) because many firms trade internationally  b) because the world is globalised c) because the subject is important d) because many firms operate internationally 

8. 4) Why bother with HRM / studying HRM? a) because people costs are typically the largest controllable cost b) because the organisation’s people are an appreciating asset c) because the people management approach is a distinctive, non-replicable source of competitive advantage  d) all of the above

9. 4) Why bother with HRM / studying HRM? a) because people costs are typically the largest controllable cost b) because the organisation’s people are an appreciating asset c) because the people management approach is a distinctive, non-replicable source of competitive advantage  d) all of the above

10. 5) What does reverse causality mean? a) that good HRM policies cause good organisational performance b) that HRM policies and organisational performance are interdependent  c) that organisational performance causes good HRM policies  d) that HRM policies and organisational performance are independent variables 

11. 5) What does ‘reverse causality’ mean? a) that good HRM policies cause good organisational performance b) that HRM policies and organisational performance are interdependent  c) that organisational performance causes good HRM policies  d) that HRM policies and organisational performance are independent variables 

12. 6) The HRM function has: a) become more operational in recent years b) become more strategic in recent years  c) become irrelevant in recent years d) become preeminent in recent years

13. 6) The HRM function has: a) become more operational in recent years b) become more strategic in recent years c) become irrelevant in recent years d) become preeminent in recent years

14. 7) In essence strategy means: a) the operational plan for an organisation b) the plan for achieving and sustaining organisational success  c) the analysis of market forces and competition  d) the plan for ensuring HR policies are correctly in place

15. 7) In essence strategy means: a) the operational plan for an organisation b) the plan for achieving and sustaining organisational success  c) the analysis of market forces and competition  d) the plan for ensuring HR policies are correctly in place

16. 8) The ‘best fit’ approach to SHRM: a) puts HRM first and drives strategy  b) sees HRM as stand alone c) puts HRM in the back-seat d) ensures HRM policies align with organisational strategies 

17. 8) The ‘best fit’ approach to SHRM: a) puts HRM first and drives strategy  b) sees HRM as stand alone c) puts HRM in the back-seat d) ensures HRM policies align with organisational strategies 

18. 9) The ‘best practice’ approach to SHRM a) endeavours to find and implement good HRM policies  b) ensures HRM policies are internally aligned  c) puts HRM first and in the driving seat of strategy  d) all of the above

19. 9) The ‘best practice’ approach to SHRM a) endeavours to find and implement good HRM policies  b) ensures HRM policies are internally aligned  c) puts HRM first and in the driving seat of strategy  d) all of the above

20. 10) RBV stands for: a) Resource Based Value b) Resource Based View  c) Revenue Based Value d) Resource Benefits View  

21. 10) RBV stands for: a) Resource Based Value b) Resource Based View  c) Revenue Based Value d) Resource Benefits View  

22. 11) ‘Institutions’ means: a) Banks and financial firms b) Traditions and ways of doing business c) Socio, economic, political and legal traditions and frameworks d) Social traditions and economic regulations

23. 11) ‘Institutions’ means: a) Banks and financial firms b) Traditions and ways of doing business c) Socio, economic, political and legal traditions and frameworks d) Social traditions and economic regulations