Question 1

Which of these is an appropriate organizational structure in the global stage of international evolution of an organization?

Accepted Answer

A)  Domestic structure with international division 
B)  Domestic structure with export department 
C)  Matrix, transnational structure 
D)  Worldwide, geographic product structure 
E)  Multidomestic structure with domestic department 
A)  Domestic structure with international division 
B)  Domestic structure with export department 
C)  Matrix, transnational structure 
D)  Worldwide, geographic product structure 
E)  Multidomestic structure with domestic department A

Question 2

is best identified as dividing the world into geographic regions, with each geographic region reporting to the CEO and each division has full control of functional activities within its region.

Accepted Answer

A)  Multidomestic strategy 
B)  Global product structure 
C)  Uncertainty avoidance 
D)  Global matrix structure 
E)  Global geographic structure 
A)  Multidomestic strategy 
B)  Global product structure 
C)  Uncertainty avoidance 
D)  Global matrix structure 
E)  Global geographic structure E

Question 3

High means that people accept inequality in power among institutions, organizations, and people.

Accepted Answer

A)  femininity 
B)  coordination 
C)  power distance 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  business integrators 
A)  femininity 
B)  coordination 
C)  power distance 
D)  uncertainty avoidance 
E)  business integrators C

Question 4

The global geographic structure divides the world into equally sized regions, with each division reporting to a different CEO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a company reaches the point where its operations actually transcend any single country, it may consider itself to be a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A)  stateless corporation 
B)  multinational organization 
C)  international corporation 
D)  domestic operation 
E)  multidomestic organization 
A)  stateless corporation 
B)  multinational organization 
C)  international corporation 
D)  domestic operation 
E)  multidomestic organization

Question 6

Which one of the following statements does not provide an accurate discussion of the three primary factors motivating companies to expand internationally?

Accepted Answer

A)  During the Industrial Revolution, many companies felt pressured toward building larger factories so as to seize the benefits to be gained from new technologies and production methods. 
B)  Investment abroad provides the opportunity to obtain raw materials, labour, and other resources at the lowest possible cost. 
C)  A company's market power may be increased because of broad knowledge of the cultural, social, and economic factors that affect customers. 
D)  Smaller volume production has provided companies a way to achieve the lowest possible cost per unit of production. 
E)  Companies that maintain a presence in multiple countries have marketing power and synergy greater than those with less foreign presence. 
A)  During the Industrial Revolution, many companies felt pressured toward building larger factories so as to seize the benefits to be gained from new technologies and production methods. 
B)  Investment abroad provides the opportunity to obtain raw materials, labour, and other resources at the lowest possible cost. 
C)  A company's market power may be increased because of broad knowledge of the cultural, social, and economic factors that affect customers. 
D)  Smaller volume production has provided companies a way to achieve the lowest possible cost per unit of production. 
E)  Companies that maintain a presence in multiple countries have marketing power and synergy greater than those with less foreign presence.

Question 7

Which one of the following is not a reason why organizations may seek out joint ventures with other organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  To distribute new products through another country's distribution channels 
B)  To forward the financial responsibility for failure to another, larger organization 
C)  To share technological strengths 
D)  To capitalize on the partner's knowledge of local markets 
E)  To achieve production costs savings through economies of scale 
A)  To distribute new products through another country's distribution channels 
B)  To forward the financial responsibility for failure to another, larger organization 
C)  To share technological strengths 
D)  To capitalize on the partner's knowledge of local markets 
E)  To achieve production costs savings through economies of scale

Question 8

refers to the quality of collaboration across organizational units.

Accepted Answer

A)  Integration 
B)  Power distance 
C)  Uncertainty avoidance 
D)  Standardization 
E)  Multidomestic standardization 
A)  Integration 
B)  Power distance 
C)  Uncertainty avoidance 
D)  Standardization 
E)  Multidomestic standardization

Question 9

Which one of the following is not identified as being one of the primary segments of the global organizational challenge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complexity 
B)  Transfer of knowledge 
C)  Need for integration 
D)  Standardization 
E)  Differentiation 
A)  Complexity 
B)  Transfer of knowledge 
C)  Need for integration 
D)  Standardization 
E)  Differentiation

Question 10

Which of the following is an inappropriate fit according to the Model to Fit Organization Structure to International Advantages?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization strategy − Global product structure 
B)  Both globalization and multidomestic strategy − Global matrix structure 
C)  Multidomestic strategy − Global geographic structure 
D)  Export strategy − International division 
E)  Multidomestic strategy − International division 
A)  Globalization strategy − Global product structure 
B)  Both globalization and multidomestic strategy − Global matrix structure 
C)  Multidomestic strategy − Global geographic structure 
D)  Export strategy − International division 
E)  Multidomestic strategy − International division

Question 11

John's primary responsibilities are that of coordinating information and activities related to key customer accounts. John can best be described as a .

Accepted Answer

A)  functional manager 
B)  country manager coordinator 
C)  multidomestic strategy coordinator 
D)  formal network coordinator 
E)  business integrators 
A)  functional manager 
B)  country manager coordinator 
C)  multidomestic strategy coordinator 
D)  formal network coordinator 
E)  business integrators

Question 12

Economies of scale means achieving higher costs through small volume production.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A multidomestic strategy means that competition in each country is handled independently of competition in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Benefits derived from inter-unit collaboration include all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost savings 
B)  Increased revenues 
C)  Greater innovations 
D)  Better decision making 
E)  Increased inter-unit conflict 
A)  Cost savings 
B)  Increased revenues 
C)  Greater innovations 
D)  Better decision making 
E)  Increased inter-unit conflict

Question 15

Maria performs her work duties from her home in Mexico. Her work partner is Alejandro who lives in Spain. These two individuals have a strong working relationship and their work is vital to the success of their organization. It is most likely these two individuals comprise a .

Accepted Answer

A)  transinternational team 
B)  consortia 
C)  joint venture 
D)  virtual global team 
E)  transnational working model 
A)  transinternational team 
B)  consortia 
C)  joint venture 
D)  virtual global team 
E)  transnational working model

Question 16

A joint venture is a corporate entity created without any sponsors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is best identified with operations having standardization practices across country boundaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization strategy 
B)  Global product structure standardization 
C)  Differentiation strategy 
D)  Multidomestic strategy 
E)  Global matrix structure 
A)  Globalization strategy 
B)  Global product structure standardization 
C)  Differentiation strategy 
D)  Multidomestic strategy 
E)  Global matrix structure

Question 18

Which one of the following statements is least true regarding a global product structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Managers in each product division can focus organizing for international operations as they see fit. 
B)  It provides top managers with a broad perspective on competition. 
C)  This is the least used structure through which managers attempt to achieve global goals. 
D)  Product divisions take responsibility for global operations in their specific product area. 
E)  Each division manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all functions for the production and distribution of its products for any market. 
A)  Managers in each product division can focus organizing for international operations as they see fit. 
B)  It provides top managers with a broad perspective on competition. 
C)  This is the least used structure through which managers attempt to achieve global goals. 
D)  Product divisions take responsibility for global operations in their specific product area. 
E)  Each division manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling all functions for the production and distribution of its products for any market.

Question 19

All of the following except identify reasons why many organizations tap only a fraction of the potential that is available from the cross-border transfer of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  much of the knowledge is in the minds of the employees 
B)  attempts to build trust 
C)  barriers of language 
D)  the "not invented here" syndrome 
E)  cultural barriers 
A)  much of the knowledge is in the minds of the employees 
B)  attempts to build trust 
C)  barriers of language 
D)  the "not invented here" syndrome 
E)  cultural barriers

Question 20

The globalization strategy means that product design, manufacturing and marketing strategy are standardized throughout the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these is an appropriate organizational structure in the global stage of international evolution of an organization?

is best identified as dividing the world into geographic regions, with each geographic region reporting to the CEO and each division has full control of functional activities within its region.

High means that people accept inequality in power among institutions, organizations, and people.

The global geographic structure divides the world into equally sized regions, with each division reporting to a different CEO.

When a company reaches the point where its operations actually transcend any single country, it may consider itself to be a(n) .

Which one of the following statements does not provide an accurate discussion of the three primary factors motivating companies to expand internationally?

Which one of the following is not a reason why organizations may seek out joint ventures with other organizations?

refers to the quality of collaboration across organizational units.

Which one of the following is not identified as being one of the primary segments of the global organizational challenge?

Which of the following is an inappropriate fit according to the Model to Fit Organization Structure to International Advantages?

John's primary responsibilities are that of coordinating information and activities related to key customer accounts. John can best be described as a .

Economies of scale means achieving higher costs through small volume production.

A multidomestic strategy means that competition in each country is handled independently of competition in other countries.

Benefits derived from inter-unit collaboration include all but which one of the following?

Maria performs her work duties from her home in Mexico. Her work partner is Alejandro who lives in Spain. These two individuals have a strong working relationship and their work is vital to the success of their organization. It is most likely these two individuals comprise a .

A joint venture is a corporate entity created without any sponsors.

Which of the following is best identified with operations having standardization practices across country boundaries?

Which one of the following statements is least true regarding a global product structure?

All of the following except identify reasons why many organizations tap only a fraction of the potential that is available from the cross-border transfer of knowledge.

The globalization strategy means that product design, manufacturing and marketing strategy are standardized throughout the world.

What Are Organizations

Perspectives on Organizations

Strategy, Organization Design and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Information Technology and Control

Organization Size, Life Cycle and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict, Power and Politics

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Exam 7: Designing Organizations for the International Environment

Which of these is an appropriate organizational structure in the global stage of international evolution of an organization?

is best identified as dividing the world into geographic regions, with each geographic region reporting to the CEO and each division has full control of functional activities within its region.

High means that people accept inequality in power among institutions, organizations, and people.

The global geographic structure divides the world into equally sized regions, with each division reporting to a different CEO.

When a company reaches the point where its operations actually transcend any single country, it may consider itself to be a(n) .

Which one of the following statements does not provide an accurate discussion of the three primary factors motivating companies to expand internationally?

Which one of the following is not a reason why organizations may seek out joint ventures with other organizations?

refers to the quality of collaboration across organizational units.

Which one of the following is not identified as being one of the primary segments of the global organizational challenge?

Which of the following is an inappropriate fit according to the Model to Fit Organization Structure to International Advantages?

John's primary responsibilities are that of coordinating information and activities related to key customer accounts. John can best be described as a .

Economies of scale means achieving higher costs through small volume production.

A multidomestic strategy means that competition in each country is handled independently of competition in other countries.

Benefits derived from inter-unit collaboration include all but which one of the following?

Maria performs her work duties from her home in Mexico. Her work partner is Alejandro who lives in Spain. These two individuals have a strong working relationship and their work is vital to the success of their organization. It is most likely these two individuals comprise a .

A joint venture is a corporate entity created without any sponsors.

Which of the following is best identified with operations having standardization practices across country boundaries?

Which one of the following statements is least true regarding a global product structure?

All of the following except identify reasons why many organizations tap only a fraction of the potential that is available from the cross-border transfer of knowledge.

The globalization strategy means that product design, manufacturing and marketing strategy are standardized throughout the world.

What Are Organizations

Perspectives on Organizations

Strategy, Organization Design and Effectiveness

Fundamentals of Organization Structure

The External Environment

Interorganizational Relationships

Manufacturing and Service Technologies

Information Technology and Control

Organization Size, Life Cycle and Decline

Organizational Culture and Ethical Values

Innovation and Change

Decision-Making Processes

Conflict, Power and Politics

Filters