Wal-Mart Is Planning to Open a Store in France

question 56

Multiple Choice

Wal-Mart is planning to open a store in France. The managers are appointed directly from headquarters, regardless of their location. This is an example of:

• A) polycentric
• B) regiocentric
• C) geocentric
• D) ethnocentric

Identify the unique human resource management challenges associated with different corporate strategies.

Recognize the importance of aligning HR practices with organizational strategies for competitive advantage.

Comprehend the differences between various organizational structures and their strategic implications.

Understand the strategic significance of employee attributes like motivation, personality, and attitude in organizational success.

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Definitions:

Reconstruction

A period of American history following the Civil War, focusing on integrating the Southern states back into the Union and addressing the rights of former slaves.

Civil Rights

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality, often associated with movements seeking to eliminate discrimination.

Economic Perspective

A viewpoint or analysis based on economic principles, focusing on how resources are allocated, distributed, and utilized in markets and societies.

Liberty

The quality or state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.