Question 1

An MNE with an 'international mentality' will typically be managed as a coordinated federation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

An MNE is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  import-export company that actively trades in foreign markets. 
B)  company that passively manages its substantial foreign direct investment. 
C)  import-export company that actively manages its foreign investment portfolio. 
D)  company that actively manages substantial foreign direct investment. 
A)  import-export company that actively trades in foreign markets. 
B)  company that passively manages its substantial foreign direct investment. 
C)  import-export company that actively manages its foreign investment portfolio. 
D)  company that actively manages substantial foreign direct investment.

Question 3

The largest MNEs are equivalent in their economic importance to less developed economies such as Nigeria,Moldova,or Jamaica.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A franchise,such as McDonald's,is a _________ mode of foreign entry.

Accepted Answer

A)  low commitment, low control 
B)  low commitment, moderate control 
C)  low commitment, high control 
D)  moderate commitment, moderate control 
A)  low commitment, low control 
B)  low commitment, moderate control 
C)  low commitment, high control 
D)  moderate commitment, moderate control

Question 5

What is an MNE? Give examples to explain the difference between companies that are considered MNEs and those that are not.

Accepted Answer

An MNE is a company that engages in the

Question 6

A joint venture is a _________ mode of foreign entry.

Accepted Answer

A)  low commitment, low control 
B)  low commitment, moderate control 
C)  low commitment, high control 
D)  moderate commitment, moderate control 
A)  low commitment, low control 
B)  low commitment, moderate control 
C)  low commitment, high control 
D)  moderate commitment, moderate control

Question 7

Emerging motivations for internationalization include the desire to enhance the firm's competitive position and the desire to develop global scanning capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An MNE with a 'global mentality' will typically manage its operations centrally.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

OfficeWare Corp.is an MNE that produces and sells office equipment.If the company's CEO employs a 'global mentality' toward the strategic role of the company's foreign operations,then we would expect that OfficeWare:

Accepted Answer

A)  regards its overseas markets as a portfolio of local opportunities. 
B)  leverages its domestic capabilities worldwide. 
C)  regards the world as a single unit of analysis. 
D)  simultaneously responds to local needs, global demands and cross-border learning opportunities. 
A)  regards its overseas markets as a portfolio of local opportunities. 
B)  leverages its domestic capabilities worldwide. 
C)  regards the world as a single unit of analysis. 
D)  simultaneously responds to local needs, global demands and cross-border learning opportunities.

Question 10

An MNE with a 'transnational mentality' will typically be managed as an integrated network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Three prerequisites that must be satisfied before a national firm can transform itself into a multinational firm include:

Accepted Answer

A)  scale-based advantages, ownership-specific advantages, and contractual capabilities. 
B)  location-specific advantages, ownership-specific advantages, and organizational capabilities. 
C)  scale-based advantages, ownership-specific advantages, and organizational capabilities. 
D)  location-specific advantages, knowledge advantages, and organizational capabilities. 
A)  scale-based advantages, ownership-specific advantages, and contractual capabilities. 
B)  location-specific advantages, ownership-specific advantages, and organizational capabilities. 
C)  scale-based advantages, ownership-specific advantages, and organizational capabilities. 
D)  location-specific advantages, knowledge advantages, and organizational capabilities.

Question 12

Rana manages a French fashion design company.What would motivate Rana's company to internationalize?

Accepted Answer

i.Traditional motivations might include:

Question 13

The main advantage multinational mentality has over global mentality is more efficient manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

One motivation behind internationalization is to sustain the firm's competitive position.To pursue a sustainable competitive position relative to its rivals in the athletic clothing industry,Nike attempts to:

Accepted Answer

A)  preempt markets, capture global scale, and secure raw materials 
B)  capture global scale, access scarce knowledge, and match competitors 
C)  match competitors, capture global scale, and preempt markets 
D)  exploit factor cost differences, preempt markets, and match competitors 
A)  preempt markets, capture global scale, and secure raw materials 
B)  capture global scale, access scarce knowledge, and match competitors 
C)  match competitors, capture global scale, and preempt markets 
D)  exploit factor cost differences, preempt markets, and match competitors

An MNE with an 'international mentality' will typically be managed as a coordinated federation.

An MNE is a(n):

The largest MNEs are equivalent in their economic importance to less developed economies such as Nigeria,Moldova,or Jamaica.

A franchise,such as McDonald's,is a _________ mode of foreign entry.

What is an MNE? Give examples to explain the difference between companies that are considered MNEs and those that are not.

A joint venture is a _________ mode of foreign entry.

Emerging motivations for internationalization include the desire to enhance the firm's competitive position and the desire to develop global scanning capabilities.

An MNE with a 'global mentality' will typically manage its operations centrally.

OfficeWare Corp.is an MNE that produces and sells office equipment.If the company's CEO employs a 'global mentality' toward the strategic role of the company's foreign operations,then we would expect that OfficeWare:

An MNE with a 'transnational mentality' will typically be managed as an integrated network.

Three prerequisites that must be satisfied before a national firm can transform itself into a multinational firm include:

Rana manages a French fashion design company.What would motivate Rana's company to internationalize?

The main advantage multinational mentality has over global mentality is more efficient manufacturing.

One motivation behind internationalization is to sustain the firm's competitive position.To pursue a sustainable competitive position relative to its rivals in the athletic clothing industry,Nike attempts to:

Understanding the international context: Responding to conflicting environmental forces

Developing Transnational Strategies: Building Layers of Competitive Advantage

Developing a Transnational Organization: Managing Integration, Responsiveness, and Flexibility

Creating Worldwide Innovation and Learning: Exploiting Cross-Border Knowledge Management

Engaging in Cross-Border Collaboration: Managing across Corporate Boundaries

Implementing the Strategy: Building Multidimensional Capabilities

The Future of the Transnational: An Evolving Global Role

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Exam 1: Expanding abroad: Motivations, means, and mentalities

An MNE with an 'international mentality' will typically be managed as a coordinated federation.

An MNE is a(n):

The largest MNEs are equivalent in their economic importance to less developed economies such as Nigeria,Moldova,or Jamaica.

A franchise,such as McDonald's,is a _________ mode of foreign entry.

What is an MNE? Give examples to explain the difference between companies that are considered MNEs and those that are not.

A joint venture is a _________ mode of foreign entry.

Emerging motivations for internationalization include the desire to enhance the firm's competitive position and the desire to develop global scanning capabilities.

An MNE with a 'global mentality' will typically manage its operations centrally.

OfficeWare Corp.is an MNE that produces and sells office equipment.If the company's CEO employs a 'global mentality' toward the strategic role of the company's foreign operations,then we would expect that OfficeWare:

An MNE with a 'transnational mentality' will typically be managed as an integrated network.

Three prerequisites that must be satisfied before a national firm can transform itself into a multinational firm include:

Rana manages a French fashion design company.What would motivate Rana's company to internationalize?

The main advantage multinational mentality has over global mentality is more efficient manufacturing.

One motivation behind internationalization is to sustain the firm's competitive position.To pursue a sustainable competitive position relative to its rivals in the athletic clothing industry,Nike attempts to:

Understanding the international context: Responding to conflicting environmental forces

Developing Transnational Strategies: Building Layers of Competitive Advantage

Developing a Transnational Organization: Managing Integration, Responsiveness, and Flexibility

Creating Worldwide Innovation and Learning: Exploiting Cross-Border Knowledge Management

Engaging in Cross-Border Collaboration: Managing across Corporate Boundaries

Implementing the Strategy: Building Multidimensional Capabilities

The Future of the Transnational: An Evolving Global Role

Filters