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HRCI GPHR Exam - Topic 3 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's GPHR exam
Question #: 100
Topic #: 3
[All GPHR Questions]

An organization that considers senior management positions based on home country nationality and strong loyalty to leadership is practicing the type of corporate culture that:

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Suggested Answer: B

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanatio n:

This describes an ethnocentric organizational culture, where loyalty to the home country and hierarchy leads to a prescriptive and role-bound approach. In such cultures:

Leadership is often exclusive to nationals of the home country

Systems and functions are formalized, rigid, and top-down

Adaptation to local contexts is limited

GPHR Study Guide Extract -- Strategic Global Human Resources / Cultural Dimensions and Global Mindsets:

''Ethnocentric staffing and leadership practices often reflect rigid role expectations and centralized control, especially when senior positions are reserved for home-country nationals.''

This behavior aligns with Hofstede's high power distance and uncertainty avoidance dimensions, where roles are clearly defined and deviations are discouraged.


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Kristal
15 days ago
Loyalty is important, but not at the expense of talent!
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Sheron
20 days ago
Wait, are they really prioritizing nationality over skills?
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Dana
25 days ago
Isn't that a bit outdated though?
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Norah
1 month ago
Totally agree, it's all about who you know!
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Tijuana
1 month ago
Sounds like a classic case of nepotism.
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Olene
1 month ago
Isn't that the kind of corporate culture that breeds corruption and stifles innovation? No thanks, I'll pass.
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Laticia
2 months ago
This is the kind of place where the CEO's nephew gets a corner office while the rest of us scrub the toilets.
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James
2 months ago
Ah, the good old boys' club. Where the only way to get ahead is to kiss the boss's boots.
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Verda
2 months ago
Sounds like a recipe for a toxic work environment. I'd rather work somewhere that values merit and diversity.
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Bok
2 months ago
This question is a no-brainer. It's clearly describing a corporate culture based on nepotism and blind loyalty.
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Barb
2 months ago
This sounds similar to a question we did on corporate cultures that emphasize loyalty over diversity. I think it might be a loyalty-driven culture.
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Leota
2 months ago
Could it be a form of ethnocentrism? I feel like we discussed that in class, but I can't recall the specifics.
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Rasheeda
3 months ago
I remember a practice question about loyalty and leadership, and it seemed to point towards a hierarchical culture.
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Magdalene
3 months ago
I think this might relate to a nationalistic corporate culture, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Lashawn
4 months ago
This question is making me a bit nervous, to be honest. I'll need to review my notes on different types of corporate cultures to try to figure out the best answer.
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Audrie
4 months ago
I feel pretty confident about this one. The key is recognizing that the emphasis on nationality and loyalty over merit is likely a form of discrimination or bias in the company's culture.
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Vanna
4 months ago
Okay, I've got a strategy for this. I'll focus on identifying the type of corporate culture described, and then match that to the relevant concept from my notes.
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Stefania
4 months ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. I'm not totally sure what the right answer is, but I'll try to break down the key elements and make an educated guess.
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Zona
4 months ago
This seems like a tricky question about corporate culture and potential biases. I'll need to think carefully about the key concepts involved.
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