Question 1:

(i) Why is it necessary for international human resource managers to understand the significance of cultural diversity in an international business context?

(ii) Elucidate on Hofstede‘s well known behavioral indices on national cultural differences.

(iii) Explain the implications of Hofstede's study for personnel practices.

Question 2:

(i) Discuss the reasons for expatriate failure and explain what approaches can be adopted to avoid expatriate failure.

(ii) Describe the importance of training and development in expatriate assignments.

(iii) Explain the components of effective pre-departure training.