The Purpose of Macroeconomic Policy Is To

question 15

Multiple Choice

The purpose of macroeconomic policy is to:

• A)bring unemployment closer to the natural rate.
• B)reduce the severity of recessions.
• C)rein in excessively strong expansions.
• D)bring unemployment closer to the natural rate, rein in excessively strong expansions, and reduce the severity of recessions.

Describe effective expatriate training and its critical components.

Recognize the major areas of focus for workforce planning in an international context and their implications for HR.

Analyze the pros and cons of employing home-country nationals, parent-country nationals, and third-country nationals.

Understand the steps necessary for effective expatriate training and the significance of each step.

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