HRCI Exam GPHR Topic 2 Question 77 Discussion

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Question #: 77
Topic #: 2

An organization is in the decline stage of the organizational life cycle. It has worldwide locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. However, it will be closing three of offices within the next two years. This was joint decision made by the management team at the annual managers' meeting, which all managers above the senior manager grade level attended. Key personnel in each of these offices are not worried because they will likely be re-deployed to meet specific organizational needs. In fact, this was what had occurred last year to one of its offices had shut down. In addition, management has reiterated this message. Which of the following stages of globalization BEST describes the phase this company is in?

AGlobal

BMultinational

CInternational

DTransnational

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Suggested Answer: A

by Virgie at Sep 13, 2024, 04:25 PM

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Yuette

2 months ago

I believe the company is in the multinational stage of globalization.

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Shenika

2 months ago

Wait, so they're closing offices, but the key personnel aren't worried? Sounds like HR-speak to me. I'm gonna go with C. International, and hope I don't get 'redeployed' anytime soon.

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Marcos

2 months ago

This is a tricky one. The company is acting globally, but the decision seems centralized. I'm torn between A and D. Maybe I'll go with D, just for the heck of it.

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3 months ago

Hmm, I think the answer is D. Transnational. The company has offices worldwide, but it's downsizing, which suggests a more integrated global strategy.

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