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GPHR Questions and Answers

Question # 6

An HR leader is developing a global leadership development program. What is the most effective way to ensure it supports global strategy and succession planning?

A.

Focus the curriculum on headquarters leadership competencies

B.

Implement the program first in the most profitable markets

C.

Include leadership assessments tied to global strategic objectives

D.

Benchmark the program against competitors in each region

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Question # 7

Which cultural dimension is characterized by the reliance on relationships rather than on written agreement?

A.

Individualism

B.

Universalism

C.

Particularism

D.

Egalitarianism

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Question # 8

Which recruitment approach is best suited to achieve rapid hiring of specific skills with enhanced flexibility?

A.

Outsourcing

B.

Apprenticeship

C.

Internal sourcing

D.

Employee referrals

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Question # 9

Which of the following benefits, perquisites, or allowances would typically be associated with a short-term assignment in a developing country? (Select TWO options.)

A.

Hardship differential

B.

Hypothetical tax

C.

Language training

D.

Temporary housing

E.

Education stipend

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Question # 10

An HR professional demonstrates strategic thinking primarily by:

A.

Maintaining legally compliant HR policies

B.

Aligning HR programs with business goals

C.

Writing job descriptions

D.

Managing routine HR functions

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Question # 11

A U.S. organization has a shipload of fresh vegetables and fruit sitting on the dock in a foreign country. The organization's local distribution manager pays the dock master to ensure that the shipment is sorted and loaded onto the refrigerated trucks in a timely manner. Has the organization's representative violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)?

A.

No, because the manager is a local employee.

B.

No, because "grease payments" are allowed.

C.

No, because of the impact of sanitation and health laws.

D.

Yes, because the manager has bribed a government official.

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Question # 12

An international alliance or partnership is often used when a government requires a foreign organization to:

A.

make a significant investment in the host country.

B.

associate with a local organization in order to operate.

C.

be financed utilizing local capital exclusively.

D.

adhere to environmental protection standards.

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Question # 13

Outsourcing becomes attainable for an organization when the processes to be outsourced:

A.

Are flexible in nature

B.

Can be rolled out globally

C.

Can be evaluated and controlled

D.

Are strategic

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Question # 14

What is the most common reason for the failure of an expatriate assignment?

A.

Family adjustment

B.

Language barriers

C.

Cultural differences

D.

Technical capabilities

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Question # 15

When creating a diversity and inclusion action policy to apply across a global organization, what is the most important consideration?

A.

Local priorities

B.

Engagement surveys

C.

Performance indicators

D.

Development programs

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Question # 16

Which of the following best demonstrates a geocentric staffing approach in a multinational organization?

A.

Recruiting host-country nationals for local management roles

B.

Deploying expatriates from HQ to run global subsidiaries

C.

Hiring the most qualified candidates regardless of nationality

D.

Transferring parent-country nationals to all regional offices

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Question # 17

Which of the following has the biggest influence in determining the success of work-life balance programs?

A.

Corporate culture

B.

Office design

C.

Onsite services

D.

Employee morale

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Question # 18

An international manufacturing firm is implementing a centralized HR information system to replace multiple regional systems. Resistance is strong among EMEA and APAC subsidiaries due to concerns about data privacy, workflow changes, and perceived loss of autonomy. What should HR do FIRST to address this resistance while supporting the global strategy?

A.

Train all local HR teams on system functionalities

B.

Secure data privacy approvals from each country

C.

Launch a global change management campaign highlighting benefits

D.

Engage regional stakeholders in customizing local implementation features

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Question # 19

Which of the following factors favor the implementation of a furlough over a layoff strategy in addressing a financial crisis? (Select TWO options.)

A.

Reduction of office rental and mortgage costs

B.

Reduction of Information Technology (IT) costs

C.

Increased near-term labor demands anticipated

D.

Reduction of incentive payments for employees

E.

Significant portions of the workforce are lower-skilled employees

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Question # 20

A technology organization in an expensive labor market is faced with rising costs and a lack of suitable software developers. In order to quickly solve this issue, the best recommendation an HR manager can propose is:

A.

Offshoring

B.

Joint venture

C.

Outsourcing

D.

Acquisition

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Question # 21

The call center department of a global organization has a high new hire attrition rate. The HR manager is responsible for addressing this issue in the organization.

Which of the following metrics should the HR manager include when calculating the direct cost of turnover to the organization?

A.

Training cost

B.

Severance cost

C.

Absenteeism cost

D.

Insurance cost

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Question # 22

An international corporation has implemented a dual-career policy for expatriate families. What is the primary strategic benefit of this policy in global talent management?

A.

Avoids the need for costly family relocation assistance

B.

Enhances gender balance in global leadership roles

C.

Increases the retention of expatriates post-assignment

D.

Reduces the administrative complexity of assignment packages

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Question # 23

Non-core competencies may be good candidates for outsourcing because they:

A.

can easily be customized to meet specialized needs

B.

help to differentiate the organization from others in the marketplace

C.

are typically not required by the organization

D.

do not directly impact the organization's products and services

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Question # 24

The most significant issue in the repatriation of employees is:

A.

transitioning to home country compensation

B.

using their knowledge and experience in a meaningful position

C.

allocating assignee costs between home and host country

D.

succession planning for global assignee

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Question # 25

What are the challenges faced by multinational enterprises regarding global mobility and talent management? (Select TWO options.)

A.

High turnover of third-country nationals

B.

Lack of high-potential talent in global locations

C.

Ease in developing effective global talent pipelines

D.

Full integration between global mobility and talent functions

E.

Ability to retain high-potential talent after international assignments

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Question # 26

In a greenfield operation, which due diligence issue needs to be considered?

A.

Local economy

B.

Vested benefits

C.

Employee turnover

D.

Unwritten policies

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Question # 27

Ethnocentrism can be found in:

A.

Men more often than women.

B.

All cultures.

C.

North America primarily.

D.

Anglo-Saxon cultures primarily.

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Question # 28

What is the first step in creating an international assignment policy?

A.

Determining the type of assignments the organization will use

B.

Creating a communication plan for stakeholders

C.

Identifying assignment locations

D.

Developing benefits and compensation models

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Question # 29

Which of the following elements must be included in a global organizational strategy in order to maintain a competitive advantage? (Select TWO options.)

A.

Government influence

B.

Work councils and labor agreements

C.

Intellectual property protection

D.

Standardized compensation and benefits

E.

Leadership development programs

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Question # 30

Compared with the expatriation process, repatriation is often:

A.

More difficult, because return placement is usually to a more challenging position.

B.

Easier, because the employee looks forward to returning home.

C.

Easier, because of the repatriate’s international experience.

D.

More difficult, because job opportunities may be limited.

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Question # 31

What should be included when establishing a business case for an international assignment?

A.

Cost of repatriation

B.

Stages of international assignment

C.

A high-level estimate of assignment costs

D.

Replacement of assignee in headquarters

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Question # 32

The most important reason for organizations to customize benefit programs by country is to:

A.

Meet the employees' needs

B.

Be more cost-effective

C.

Standardize administration

D.

Improve return on investment

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Question # 33

An organization acquires a manufacturing company and replaces the host-country manager with their first expatriate manager. The manager is unfamiliar with the local customs and does not speak the language. The manager was given a directive from headquarters to reduce workforce by 10% immediately. This results in a disruptive protest which the manager is unable to contain. After 3 months, the organization repatriates the manager.

The organization sets a policy that requires hiring local managers in future cross-border acquisitions. What stage of organizational development does this represent?

A.

International

B.

Multinational

C.

Transnational

D.

Global

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Question # 34

During a global expansion, an organization uses a matrix structure combining regional managers and functional leads. HR notices confusion among employees about reporting lines and decision-making authority. What is the BEST HR strategy to clarify accountability?

A.

Redesign job descriptions to emphasize flexibility

B.

Implement performance metrics tied to dual reporting structures

C.

Mandate hierarchical decision-making from HQ

D.

Eliminate regional leads and consolidate functional control

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Question # 35

What is the greatest drawback of using a home-country-based balance sheet versus a headquarters-based balance sheet compensation approach for expatriates?

A.

Differences in assignee purchasing power from one host country to another

B.

Expatriates' reluctance to be repatriated to their home countries

C.

Equity between the expatriate and that of local compensation

D.

Perceived inequity of treatment based on country of origin

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Question # 36

A U.S.-based MNC expands into India and receives backlash for failing to accommodate local religious holidays. What should HR do to ensure cultural integration in global policies?

A.

Apply HQ holiday policies consistently across all regions

B.

Delegate all holiday decisions to local managers

C.

Create a global holiday calendar that includes flexible local observances

D.

Offer a standard number of floating holidays for all employees

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Question # 37

A key characteristic of organizational culture is:

A.

It can be quickly changed by upper management

B.

It has little impact on an employee’s perception of their role

C.

It provides long-term guidance on behavior

D.

It is based exclusively on written values

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Question # 38

Which compensation approach pays expatriates consistent with host-country employees?

A.

Local plus

B.

Localization

C.

Host-country balance sheet

D.

Home-country balance sheet

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Question # 39

Why is the "transfer of learning" concept very important in training and development programs?

A.

It allows a new employee to quickly understand and learn the new organization.

B.

Employees are able to apply what they have learned in day-to-day activities.

C.

Job shadowing is the most popular approach in teaching someone a new skill.

D.

It allows trainees to ask questions to fully understand a new concept.

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