How Can International Human Resource Managers Effectively Minimize Culture Shock

question 53

Multiple Choice

How can international human resource managers effectively minimize culture shock for expatriates?

• A) by allowing personnel a short trip to the foreign location before the actual assignment
• B) by training personnel to understand the host country's government, culture, and language
• C) by inviting foreign employees to the homes of future expatriates for enhancing cultural awareness
• D) by asking the expatriate to return to the headquarters

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Definitions:

Supply Management

The process of managing and optimizing the sourcing, procurement, and logistical activities required to obtain products, services, and materials needed by a company.

Organizational Purchasing

The systematic process by which companies buy goods and services they need to operate, considering factors like price, quality, and delivery times.

Closed-loop Supply Chains

Supply chains designed to integrate forward logistics with the reverse logistics process, enabling recycling, refurbishment, or disposal of products.

Reverse Logistics

The process of moving goods from their typical final destination for the purpose of capturing value, or proper disposal.