The Forces Pressuring U

question 29

Multiple Choice

The forces pressuring U.S. companies to globalize have many implications for managing human resources. Cultural differences are reflected the differences in HR policies adopted by employers in which of the following areas:

• A) standardization of accounting practices
• B) translation of sales presentations
• C) use of incentive pay to motivate workers
• D) gathering of global competitive data
• E) monitoring of near-term economic and social environments

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Definitions:

Socialization

The lifelong process of inheriting and disseminating norms, customs, values, and ideologies, providing an individual with the skills necessary for participating within their own society.

The Millennials

A generational cohort following Generation X, typically defined as those born from the early 1980s to the mid-1990s to early 2000s, noted for their familiarity with media, digital technologies, and a progressive stance on social issues.

Generation X

This term refers to the generation of people born approximately between the early-to-mid 1960s and the early 1980s, recognized for their distinct cultural and economic experiences.

Baby Boomers

The demographic cohort born approximately between 1946 and 1964, noted for its significant size and impact on society and the economy.