According to the Material in the Connecting Across Borders Box,which

question 163

Multiple Choice

According to the material in the Connecting Across Borders box,which of the following statements about working with employees from different countries is most accurate?

• A) The increasingly global nature of markets and the impact of television,movies and the Internet on people's attitudes and perceptions have largely eliminated cultural differences between foreign and domestic workers.
• B) Currency rate differences and different laws with respect to fringe benefits such as health insurance and time-off,offer challenges for HR management.
• C) U.S.laws require American firms to hire,train,and pay employees in other countries the same way their U.S.employees are hired,trained and paid.
• D) More often than not,American firms have found that cultural differences in other nations are so great that it is more efficient to staff key positions in foreign facilities with American workers rather than hire foreign workers.

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Definitions:

Norms

Established standards of behavior or guidelines that are considered acceptable within a certain group or society.

Monopolize Leadership

The act of dominating leadership roles or positions to the exclusion of others.

Traditional Authority

The norm in tribal and feudal societies, involves rulers inheriting authority through family or clan ties. The right of a family or clan to monopolize leadership is widely believed to be derived from the will of a god.

Higher Principle

An overarching ethical or moral standard that guides decisions and actions, often prioritized over other considerations.