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Cross-Cultural Hrmg 431 Question Paper

Cross-Cultural Hrmg 431

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer Question ONE and any other TWO Questions.
Question One
State clearly the meaning of the following concepts in relation to Cross Cultural and Diversity Management.
Affirmative action
(2 Marks)
Worklife balance
(2 Marks)
Telecommuting
(2 Marks)
Geocentric Attitudes
(2 Marks)
Mobility Premiums
(2 Marks)
(b) Outline briefly FIVE internal variables of diversity among individuals in an
organization. (7 Marks)

(c) Outline briefly FIVE competencies essential to become a global manager as outlined by Stephen Rhine smith. (6 Marks)

(d) Briefly outline FIVE rational yardsticks that can be used to measure the effectiveness of strategies for enhancing good management practices in diversity management. (7 Marks)

Question Two
Jumuiya incorporated, a reputable global packaging firm has invited you as a facilitator in a management seminar on cross cultural and diversity dynamics. Justify clearly to your presumed audience the importance of possessing sound knowledge of the concept and further recommend practical steps of managing the diversity. (20 Marks)

Question Three
Define diversity management.
(5 Marks)

"An organizations success and competitiveness depends upon its ability to embrace diversity and realize its benefits". In the light of this statement, discuss the benefits of diversity management.
(15 Marks)

Question Four
Corporate culture is something that is very hard to change and employee need time to get used to the new way of organizing: for companies with a very strong and specific culture it will be even harder to change. As a HR manager of one of the construction company describe the guideline you can adopt to enhance culture change in the organization. (20 Marks)

Question Five
Employee orientation provides employees with the basic background information required to perform their jobs satisfactorily. Discuss the main issues that a successful orientation process should accomplish to a new employee of a multinational based abroad. (20 Marks)

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