Question 1

As to the general direction of labor abroad:
I. few countries require employee consultation or participation in management decisions.
II. Many countries place restraints on employee dismissal that are unfamiliar to U.S. investors.

Accepted Answer

A)   I only.
B)   II only.
C)   Both I and II.
D)   Neither I nor II.

Question 2

In the Kochi Hoso case,a Japanese radio broadcaster sued his employer for dismissal.As required by Japanese law,the employer maintained written rules specifying conditions for which the employee could be discharged.The employee was late for a broadcast on two occasions and was discharged pursuant to the written rules.The court ruled that:

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A)   The employee could be discharged because the rules were in writing according to Japanese law.
B)   The employee could be discharged because of the seriousness of the offense.
C)   The employee was reinstated to his job because the law was unconstitutional.
D)   The employee was reinstated to his job because the discharge was significantly unreasonable under the circumstances and in violation of the socially accepted view.

Question 3

Unlike the case in the U.S., in many foreign nations, particularly European countries, when an investor acquires a firm:
I. The investor is compelled to adhere to existing employment arrangements.
II. The investor must raise workers' salaries at a set percentage determined by the host country.

Accepted Answer

A)   I only.
B)   II only.
C)   Both I and II.
D)   Neither I nor II.

Question 4

In the Civil Rights Act of 1991, Congress extended Title VII to:
I. U.S. firms operating outside the United States under the control of a U.S. entity.
II. U.S. firms operating outside the United States except where compliance with Title VII would violate the local law of the country where the firm is located.
III. Foreign firms operating abroad that employ U.S. citizens.

Accepted Answer

A)   I only.
B)   I and II.
C)   I and III.
D)   II and III.

Question 5

Draft a treaty between the U.S.and at least one other nation regarding international employment discrimination.

Accepted Answer

Treaty between the United States of America and the United Kingdom on International Employment Discrimination

Preamble
The United States of America and the United Kingdom, recognizing the importance of preventing and addressing international employment discrimination, have agreed to enter into this treaty to promote equal opportunities and non-discrimination in the workplace.

Article 1: Definitions
For the purposes of this treaty, "international employment discrimination" shall refer to any distinction, exclusion, or preference made on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by international human rights law, which has the effect of nullifying or impairing equal opportunity or treatment in employment or occupation.

Article 2: Non-Discrimination Principle
The Parties shall ensure that all individuals within their respective jurisdictions are provided with equal opportunities in employment and are protected against any form of discrimination in the workplace.

Article 3: Prohibition of Retaliation
The Parties shall prohibit any form of retaliation against individuals who have filed complaints or taken legal action against international employment discrimination.

Article 4: Enforcement and Remedies
The Parties shall establish effective mechanisms for the enforcement of laws and regulations prohibiting international employment discrimination, and shall provide for appropriate remedies for victims of such discrimination.

Article 5: Cooperation and Information Sharing
The Parties shall cooperate in exchanging information and best practices in combating international employment discrimination, and shall provide mutual assistance in investigations and legal proceedings related to such discrimination.

Article 6: Dispute Resolution
Any disputes arising from the interpretation or application of this treaty shall be resolved through diplomatic channels or, if necessary, through arbitration or other mutually agreed upon means.

Article 7: Implementation and Review
The Parties shall take all necessary measures to implement the provisions of this treaty within their respective legal frameworks, and shall periodically review the effectiveness of these measures in addressing international employment discrimination.

Article 8: Final Provisions
This treaty shall enter into force upon ratification by both Parties, and may be amended by mutual agreement. Either Party may terminate this treaty by providing written notice to the other Party, with termination taking effect one year after such notice is received.

In witness whereof, the undersigned, being duly authorized by their respective governments, have signed this treaty.

Done in duplicate at [City] on [Date], in the English language.

For the United States of America
[Signature]

For the United Kingdom
[Signature]

Question 6

Weigh the benefits and detriments of a U.S.company employing workers in developing countries,including children.

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Question 7

In Germany,workers:

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A)   Can be dismissed at the will of the employer.
B)   Participate in corporate decisions.
C)   Are often represented on boards of directors.
D)   A and B
E)   B and C

Question 8

As compared to the United States,there has been greater litigation in Europe concerning discrimination than in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Compare and contrast attitudes toward the employer-employee relationship in the United States with those in other countries.How are these reflected in the respective legal frameworks?

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In the United States, attitudes toward t...

Question 10

Compare and contrast employment discrimination laws in the United States with those in Europe.What are the policy underpinnings?

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Employment discrimination laws in the Un...

Question 11

EU laws prohibiting sex discrimination are similar to those in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Workers in the United States acquire a property interest in their jobs such that severance pay is an entitlement to compensate for property taken upon dismissal from the position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

You are an international human resources consultant retained by Pacific Paper Products,a U.S.corporation headquartered in Seattle.PPP recently downsized its operations located in Germany,which resulted in significant layoffs.The basis of this decision was the inability of the German plants to generate sufficient revenues.Although marginally profitable,PPP concluded that it would be fiscally prudent to downsize the facilities.PPP provided ten days written notice to their employees at these facilities prior to their termination.In response,the employees have submitted claims for wrongful discharge.You have been retained to advise PPP's board of directors on the validity of these claims.Did PPP's closure of the plant violate German law? Are the former employees' claims for wrongful discharge valid? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

The workers' claims are valid.Under the ...

Question 14

An American citizen working abroad for a wholly owned subsidiary of a British company will be protected by the ADEA if the subsidiary is a U.S.corporation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In the United States,employers must have a good cause and give adequate notice before dismissing an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Some of the newly formed countries of the former Soviet Union have laws that mandate discrimination against certain people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Compare and contrast the employee discharge laws in the U.S.with those in Germany.

Accepted Answer

Employee discharge laws in the U.S. and ...

Question 18

With the Civil Rights Act of 1991,Congress extended Title VII to firms operating outside the United States under the "control of U.S.entity."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 19

In Reyes-Gaona v.North Carolina Growers,the court grappled with the issue of:

Accepted Answer

A)   Whether U.S. antitrust law applied to a U.S. company in Mexico.
B)   Whether Mexican antitrust law applied to Mexican work in North Carolina.
C)   Whether the U.S. ADA law applied in Mexico.
D)   None of the above. C

Question 20

With regard to global working conditions of child labor and prison labor,which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Efforts to develop WTO trade rules that tie labor standards to international trade have borne fruit in the new GATT understandings between industrialized and developing nations.
B)   Section 301 of the U.S Trade Act of 1974 has been amended to impose tariffs on goods that are produced by child labor or prison labor.
C)   A few companies, such as Levi-Strauss & Co., have adopted global sourcing guidelines to use only suppliers who do not make use of child or prison labor.
D)   Since NAFTA, Mexico has made great strides in making sure that children below the age of 14 are kept in school and not used in manufacturing operations.

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