The name of Walter Reuther is associated with the railroad industry

Which of the following is an advantage of virtual expatriates?

A. they can eliminate the problem of time zone differences B. their families do not have to be uprooted from their home country C. they can avoid cross-cultural communications problems with their foreign colleagues D. they possess complete local knowledge about cultural practices in the foreign country E. they can establish closer relationships with their customers in the foreign country

Which of the following is not an objective of performance appraisals?

A) They open two-way communication channels so that supervisors may convey to employees what is expected of them and employees have an opportunity to tell supervisors what is on their minds. B) They provide constructive feedback to employees so that positive steps may be taken to capitalize on strengths and reduce weaknesses. C) They help the manager decide who should be paid more based on individual contributions. D) They determine internal equity.