Robin Is a Human Resources Manager

question 19

Multiple Choice

Robin is a human resources manager.She has taken a position with a large multinational corporation.She is concerned about the differences between labor-management practices in the U.S.and other countries.You could tell her that:

• A)most countries require that the protection of U.S.laws be extended to non-U.S.employees in workplaces outside the U.S.
• B)many countries' laws protect employees much more aggressively than do U.S.laws
• C)in many countries,a "social plan" is needed before a U.S.firm can close down or curtail operations in a foreign country
• D)the legal environment for managers is much more important to understand than the cultural environment
• E)there is no difference in how human resource management tasks are performed in the U.S.and in the rest of the world

Analyze the effects and outcomes of deregulation in various industries.

Recognize and explain key antitrust cases and their implications.

Define and distinguish between natural monopolies and their regulation alternatives.

Evaluate the effectiveness of antitrust laws in preventing and breaking up monopolies.

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Definitions:

Work Tasks

Specific duties or assignments that are part of an individual's job role, contributing to the overall objectives of the workplace.

Raw Materials

are the basic, unprocessed materials used as inputs for manufacturing, construction, or other industrial processes.

Secondary Sector

The secondary sector encompasses industries involved in the manufacturing and processing of raw materials into finished goods and products.

Tertiary Sector

The segment of the economy that provides services rather than producing goods, including sectors like retail, education, and health care.