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WHY NOT Flashcards

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  1. What is one of the three considerations for understanding global forces?

A) While the effects of a given global force are also global, their impact may be felt uniquely by different cultures, industries, and organizations.
B) The various PESTLE-type forces shaping globalization today are each isolated and can best be understood in terms of their unique individual effects.
C) The effects of any given global force will be felt consistently and universally across the globe.
D) Any given global force will have equal but opposite effects in emerging countries versus developed countries.

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  1. Correct Answer: A
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  1. A global firm is planning to take a polycentric approach to its philanthropic programs. Which is the most likely outcome of taking this approach?

A) Donations will be diminished by dispersing them to all countries of operation.
B) The costs in managing the program will be higher and the satisfaction lower.
C) Donations will be more aligned to local community needs.
D) There will be more favoritism and less control in selecting recipients.

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  1. Correct Answer: C
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  1. How has the changing shape of globalization affected the type of international assignments HR manages?

A) Assignment types have become predominantly strategic.
B) Talent can be assigned in more flexible ways.
C) Long-term assignments have increased the need for expatriates.
D) International assignees experience increased isolation.

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  1. Correct Answer: B
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  1. Which two principles should a senior executive consider when building a global diversity initiative’s differing legal standards, measures, and requirements?

A) Impartial opportunity and protection
B) Equal opportunity and reservation
C) Fair employment and equality
D) Equity and nondiscrimination

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  1. Correct Answer: B
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  1. An organization’s college recruitment effort has been unsuccessful in attracting minority candidates. Which step should HR consider?

A) Increased college recruiting at urban universities
B) Changing the job requirements for new hires
C) Implementation of a bonus for current employees if they make referrals
D) Portraying more minorities in marketing materials

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  1. Correct Answer: A
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  1. Which benefit is most likely realized when an organization implements effective risk management techniques?

A) Decreased need for leadership engagement in risk management programs
B) Greater flexibility across the organization in responding to risk
C) Increased confidence in and use of traditional organizational wisdom about risks
D) Increased confidence among internal and external stakeholders

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  1. Correct Answer: D
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  1. Which is the primary reason an HR manager should check with legal counsel for guidance and accuracy before concluding that a particular situation constitutes an unlawful conflict of interest?

A) Interpretation of a conflict of interest can vary significantly depending on jurisdiction.
B) It may provide the decision maker with employment practices liability insurance coverage.
C) A second opinion on a concern impacting an employee’s reputation is prudent.
D) The company’s policy indicates that all legal matters need to be reviewed by legal counsel.

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  1. Correct Answer: A
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  1. An HR task force has determined that inclement weather that could interfere with the ability of critical personnel to reach work occurs with moderate frequency in a particular region. Forecasting has become much better at providing accurate advanced warning. The group is using a PAPA model to decide appropriate risk management strategies. Which evaluation approach is best to take for this risk?

A) Prepare
B) Park
C) Adapt
D) Act

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C) Adapt

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  1. What proactive step should an HR manager take to prepare her organization effectively and efficiently for continuity of operations?

A) Ask other companies about their plans and contingency workforce staffing.
B) Seek budget funding to increase programs and communication and to address critical incidents.
C) Request an increase in staff to hire an emergency preparedness coordinator.
D) Work with stakeholders to identify critical functions and acceptable operational levels.

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D) Work with stakeholders to identify critical functions and acceptable operational levels.

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  1. Can an industry be made safer if what occurs after a major incident?

A) Shareholders and other interested parties are involved in the incident review.
B) An investigation takes place, because this will lead employees to believe that actual improvements will occur.
C) The board and the executives are involved in the incident review and after-action debrief.
D) An after-action debrief takes place, allowing the industry to learn from any mistakes.

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D) An after-action debrief takes place, allowing the industry to learn from any mistakes.

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  1. Which is the most significant impact of the triple bottom line?

A) It provides a universally accepted definition of corporate citizenship for all organizations.
B) It enables organizations that are less effective financially to still claim success.
C) It enables governments to quantify sustainability efforts through measurement of relevant data.
D) It serves as the foundation for measurement and reporting of sustainability performance.

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D) It serves as the foundation for measurement and reporting of sustainability performance.

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  1. Why should a firm require its supply chain to mirror its code of conduct?

A) Cultural imperialism is a deciding factor in business.
B) It is a contractual requirement for an organization’s vendors.
C) Public image is critical to the suppliers and vendors.
D) Producing better products supports the growth of business

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  1. Correct Answer: D
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  1. An organization has committed to sustainable business practices, focusing on reducing energy use, waste, and pollution. What community action would be a logical extension of this value?

A) Joining a local business chamber for a year
B) Lobbying for better bus service to the organization’s facility
C) Creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes on the organization’s property
D) Networking with local government officials

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  1. Correct Answer: B
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  1. Which is the next step after a governmental agency drafts proposed changes in existing workplace safety requirements?

A) Public comment on the changes will be sought.
B) A legislative committee will vote on the revised standards.
C) The changes will go into effect following internal legal review.
D) The changes will go into effect when approved by the agency director.

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A) Public comment on the changes will be sought.

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  1. Which of the following is an exception to attorney-client privilege?

A) Discussing how to respond to allegations of sexual harassment against the CEO
B) Discussing the circumstances that led to an EEOC complaint from a former employee
C) Discussing the facts surrounding a lawsuit over potential age discrimination
D) Discussing how to fraudulently reduce an organization’s tax liability

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D) Discussing how to fraudulently reduce an organization’s tax liability

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  1. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act when must overtime be paid to a nonexempt employee?

A) When the employee works 5.5 hours/day for 7 straight days
B) When the employee works 5 hours/day on Monday through Friday and 10 hours on Saturday
C) When the employee works a regular shift on December 24 and an extra half-shift on December 25, for a total of 12 hours in less than a 24-hour period
D) When the employee works 43 hours in a week even though he/she is salaried

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D) When the employee works 43 hours in a week even though he/she is salaried

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  1. An employee’s child is 23, married, and living across town. She works part-time and attends school part-time. According to the amendment to COBRA in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which provision applies under the organization’s group health plan if she gets pregnant?

A) Since she is married, she cannot remain on her parent’s policy.
B) Her coverage depends on which school she attends and her grade point average.
C) She is not covered, because she is a student.
D) PPACA requires group health plans to provide coverage for her.

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D) PPACA requires group health plans to provide coverage for her.

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  1. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, what right can employers exercise?

A) Suing OSHA if they disagree with a citation and a proposed penalty
B) Applying for a temporary variance if meeting an OSHA standard would increase costs
C) Disregarding OSHA standards if company standards exist prior to the standards’ creation.
D) Refusing the commencement of an OSHA inspection unless a search warrant is produced

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  1. Correct Answer: D
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  1. What action may the EEOC take when initially receiving a complaint?

A) Issuing a summary judgment based on the facts presented in the complaint
B) Sending a representative to the organization to monitor for retaliatory actions against the charging party
C) Asking the employee to file charges in civil court due to the EEOC’s complaint volume
D) Asking the employer to initiate a mediation process with the charging party before investigating

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  1. Correct Answer: D
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  1. What type of product would provide an example of reverse innovation?

A) More expensive version of an existing product targeted for emerging economies
B) “New” product that is actually a much older version of an existing product
C) Product made by or for an emerging economy that is then sold in developed economies
D) Copycat product created via reverse engineering by a competing organization

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  1. Correct Answer: C
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  1. How does HR contribute to diverse locations in a multidomestic strategy?

A) By ensuring that new employees are socialized into the organization’s culture
B) By training employees in the identity of the organization while preparing them for assignments
C) By coordinating subsidiary activities to ensure that culture and policies are consistent with those of the home country
D) By developing global HR policies with input from subsidiaries on local needs and practices

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  1. Correct Answer: C
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  1. Many of the diversity and inclusion challenges that HR must help resolve are specific to the needs of particular diversity dimensions. One of the policy tools available to HR is flextime. Which diversity dimensions are most likely to involve issues that flextime can help address?

A) Family status, religion
B) Personality, work style
C) Organizational function
D) Nationality, ethnicity

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A) Family status, religion

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  1. Implementing a Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Which functions in an organization are most likely to experience increased costs due to increased diversity?

A) Training and recruitment
B) Marketing and advertising
C) IT and customer support
D) PR and branding

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  1. Correct Answer: A
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  1. Which is one key purpose of the preliminary assessment stage of the diversity and inclusion strategic process?

A) Assessing current needs in order to set corresponding priorities, goals, and objectives
B) Identifying departments that have impeded diversity and inclusion efforts in order to define resources
C) Measuring against industry standards to determine necessary strategic opportunities and commitments
D) Determining which diversity quotas have not been met in order to set objectives

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  1. Correct Answer: A
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  1. How can HR help an organization ensure that its health and safety management program succeeds?

A) Penalize or discipline employees for not participating in the health and safety program.
B) Add employees’ health and safety records to their annual performance appraisal.
C) Require that all employees participating in the program have a medical exam.
D) Develop a reward and recognition plan to encourage employee participation.

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  1. Correct Answer: D
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  1. A nonprofit wants to partner with community-based organizations to distribute emergency aid quickly. Which source of risk is most likely for this enterprise?
    A) Donor perceptions of the enterprise
    B) Reliability and integrity of partners
    C) Increased costs to the organization
    D) Adequate supplies for operations
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  1. Correct Answer: B
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  1. An HR department is evaluating an online training tool to use with new hires for its effectiveness. The HR director believes that the tool should be used by other functions as well for job-specific training. The director invites those functions to attend a demonstration and possibly participate in funding the purchase of the tool. Which type of risk management strategy is the director using?

A) Share
B) Transfer
C) Optimize
D) Enhance

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A) Share

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  1. A global consulting organization with employees in 23 countries is concerned about the ability to communicate with employees during a crisis. The CEO asks the HR director to develop a written communication plan. What should be the HR director’s first step?

A) Identify resources necessary for global communications.
B) Provide all workers with satellite phones to be used in emergencies.
C) Delegate the task to the technology department to create the appropriate tools.
D) Create an executive communication team to oversee the project.

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  1. Correct Answer: D
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  1. If a company wants to reinforce the importance of safety, which factors should it use as a link to the employees’ annual bonuses?

A) Decrease in the number of reportable accidents
B) Actual number of accidents and timely return to work
C) After-action debriefs and timeliness of updated plans
D) Preventive safety steps reporting on potential risks or hazards

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  1. Correct Answer: D
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  1. Which key area must be included in a multinational company’s social audit?

A) Philanthropic alliances
B) Human rights
C) Interpersonal relations
D) Company values

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  1. Correct Answer: B

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