A Partially Completed Contingency Matrix for International Human Resource Management

question 52

Multiple Choice

A partially completed contingency matrix for international human resource management shows that recruitment and selection processes in Mexico should _____.

• A) encourage use of sophisticated selection procedures based on recent public policy shifts
• B) use expatriates sparingly and recruit home country nationals at U.S. colleges
• C) obtain skilled labor from government subsidized apprenticeship program
• D) prepare for a long process; ensure that your firm is "here to stay"; and develop trusting relationship with recruits

Explain the use of development tools and their purposes within organizations.

Understand the significance of organizational fit in the selection criteria.

Comprehend the role of employment tests and their contribution to the selection process.

Grasp the importance of structured versus unstructured interviews in assessing candidates.

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Definitions:

Contingency Variable

An external variable whose variation can influence the relationship between other variables in a study or model.

Task-oriented Leaders

Leaders who focus primarily on the completion of tasks and objectives rather than on the personal needs of team members.

Situational Favourableness

The extent to which a particular situation is perceived as beneficial, opportune, or advantageous.

Situational Favourableness

The degree to which a particular situation or environment is advantageous or beneficial to the goals of a person or group.