Critical Area of Expatriate Preparation

1. ________ occurs as the migration of management and workplace practices around the world reduce workplace disparities from one country to another.

A) Contradiction

B) Divergence

C) Convergence

D) Diversification

2. Which of the following terms refers to the participation of labor in the management of a firm?

A) parochialism

B) differentiation

C) governmentalism

D) codetermination

3. According to the Meaning of Work (MOW) research study, what is the most important motivation for working in all countries?

A) interest and satisfaction

B) status and prestige

C) necessary income

D) contacts with others

4. Which of the following is the LEAST critical area of expatriate preparation?

A) language instruction

B) cultural training

C) familiarity with everyday matters

D) repatriation procedures

5. The most difficult challenge for women working overseas seems to be ________.

A) dealing with cultural biases

B) adjusting to language differences

C) earning adequate compensation

D) receiving expatriate assignments

6. The ________ dimension describes a leader who is self-centered, conflictual, and status conscious.

A) self-protective

B) charismatic

C) team-oriented

D) participative