CH 10

DIRECTIONS: Carefully read each question. All questions should be answered with the minimum of two paragraphs (5-7 sentences). Students should analyze each question using the terminology, principles, or theories from the chapter. Points will be deducted for incorrect grammar, punctuation, and if the question is answered with less than two paragraphs. Points will also be deducted if the question is not answered in its entirety.

Remember, plagiarism is not accepted. If additional sources are used to answer the questions, the sources should be cited using APA format.

1. What steps can the company’s IHRM department take to maximize the effectiveness if the expatriate’s assignment and the long-term benefit to the company?

2. What are the reasons for the small numbers of female expatriates? what more can companies do to use women as a resource for international management?

3. What is a virtual global management team? How do the members interact? Discuss the advantages and the challenges these teams face. Suggest some ways to maximize the effectiveness of virtual teams across borders.

4. Discuss the reasons behind the growing convergence and interdependence of labor unions around the world.