GPHR GPHR Global Mobility Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of a tax equalization policy in global mobility?

Accepted Answer

To ensure expatriates are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged by tax obligations in the host country

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To ensure expatriates pay no taxes in the host country

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To eliminate all home-country tax liabilities during the assignment

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To transfer all tax responsibilities to the host-country subsidiary

Question 2

What is a 'localization' strategy in the context of international assignments?

Accepted Answer

Transitioning an expatriate to permanent local employment terms in the host country

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Translating company policies into the local language

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Hiring only local nationals for all positions

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Requiring expatriates to adopt local cultural practices

Question 3

Which factor is MOST critical when determining the appropriate global mobility policy type for a short-term assignment of less than 12 months?

Accepted Answer

Immigration compliance and tax trigger thresholds in the host country

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The assignee's career development goals

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The cost of shipping household goods

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The availability of international schools

Question 4

In a global mobility program, what does the term 'permanent establishment risk' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The risk that a company's activities in a host country create a taxable business presence

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The risk that an expatriate will refuse to repatriate

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The risk of an assignee establishing permanent residency abroad

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The risk that host-country facilities become a fixed corporate office

Question 5

Which of the following BEST describes the concept of a 'split payroll' arrangement for international assignees?

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Paying a portion of the assignee's compensation through the home-country entity and a portion through the host-country entity

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Dividing an assignee's salary equally between home and host currency

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Splitting the cost of the assignment between two business units

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Reducing the assignee's base salary and adding a mobility premium

Question 6

What is the PRIMARY challenge of managing a 'commuter assignment' where an employee travels weekly between home and host countries?

Accepted Answer

Tracking cumulative days in each jurisdiction to maintain immigration and tax compliance

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Providing adequate housing allowances in both locations

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Ensuring the employee receives frequent flyer benefits

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Coordinating dual office space reservations