Which of the Following Examples Best Demonstrates a Company's Appreciation

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best demonstrates a company's appreciation for another country's values?

• A)A German company allows customers to make large purchase using lay-away (paying small amounts until the item is paid for and delivered.
• B)In Brazil, an appliance maintenance firm schedules service appointments allowing only 15 minutes of leeway for missed calls or no shows.
• C)In Japan, a spa owner created special exercise classes for husbands and wives.
• D)In India, a popular hamburger chain separated its dining area by color for people who wanted to eat beef and those who did not.
• E)Calvin Klein reduced the number of outdoor advertising placements showing scantily clad models in countries with predominantly Muslim populations.

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Definitions:

Relationship Competencies

The skills and abilities relevant to building, maintaining, and effectively managing interpersonal relationships.

Home-Country Nationals

Employees who are citizens of the country where the multinational company is headquartered, often working internationally in its foreign offices or branches.

International Human Resources Management

The process of managing people across international boundaries, including recruitment, deployment, and development of global employees.

Internal Fit

The alignment between an organization's strategies, structures, and processes with its human resources policies and practices.