Question 1

The neoclassical structure implemented by Cisco primarily enables the firm to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  respond quickly to new opportunities 
B)  thoroughly assess new competitors 
C)  assign leaders to new products 
D)  clarify managers' duties 
A)  respond quickly to new opportunities 
B)  thoroughly assess new competitors 
C)  assign leaders to new products 
D)  clarify managers' duties

Question 2

Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding vertical differentiation?

Accepted Answer

A)  MNEs with decentralized structures are more appealing to foreign workers. 
B)  Most MNEs balance authority between headquarters and subsidiaries because of globality. 
C)  MNEs with many organizational levels are less likely to perform well in emerging markets. 
D)  Most MNEs implement centralized authority structures due to the complexity of globalization. 
A)  MNEs with decentralized structures are more appealing to foreign workers. 
B)  Most MNEs balance authority between headquarters and subsidiaries because of globality. 
C)  MNEs with many organizational levels are less likely to perform well in emerging markets. 
D)  Most MNEs implement centralized authority structures due to the complexity of globalization.

Question 3

Whereas executives specify roles and relationships in a functional structure in terms of ________,they use the divisional structure format to specify them according to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  inputs; outputs 
B)  buyers; suppliers 
C)  markets; countries 
D)  politics; economics 
A)  inputs; outputs 
B)  buyers; suppliers 
C)  markets; countries 
D)  politics; economics

Question 4

What is the difference between a classical structure and a neoclassical structure? Provide examples of each type.

Accepted Answer

Classical structures,like the functional

Question 5

In a brief essay,discuss how decentralized management and organizational culture affect Johnson & Johnson.

Accepted Answer

Decentralized management is the heart of

Question 6

Martin Manufacturing is an MNE that centralizes authority to implement an extensive set of rules and procedures to govern a broad range of activities. Martin Manufacturing is most likely applying a system of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  market control 
B)  adjustment control 
C)  bureaucratic control 
D)  clan control 
A)  market control 
B)  adjustment control 
C)  bureaucratic control 
D)  clan control

Question 7

Neoclassical structures promote tightly connected networks both vertically and horizontally to ensure that strategic requirements are fulfilled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Decision making in a functional structure tends to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralized 
B)  centralized 
C)  horizontal 
D)  collaborative 
A)  decentralized 
B)  centralized 
C)  horizontal 
D)  collaborative

Question 9

The balance between centralization and decentralization of authority in a company is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  systemic differentiation 
B)  horizontal differentiation 
C)  schematic differentiation 
D)  vertical differentiation 
A)  systemic differentiation 
B)  horizontal differentiation 
C)  schematic differentiation 
D)  vertical differentiation

Question 10

MNEs typically use reporting systems for foreign operations that are similar to the ones they use domestically ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily in the early stages of operating abroad 
B)  because common systems allow comparative evaluations 
C)  until the subsidiary demonstrates mastery of the form 
D)  only in those countries with extremely similar systems of information technology 
A)  primarily in the early stages of operating abroad 
B)  because common systems allow comparative evaluations 
C)  until the subsidiary demonstrates mastery of the form 
D)  only in those countries with extremely similar systems of information technology

Question 11

Profile the idea and features of horizontal differentiation,paying particular attention to its implications to how managers design their company's structure.

Accepted Answer

In figuring out who does what work,where

Question 12

Which of the following is the LEAST likely characteristic of neoclassical structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  few barriers between people 
B)  extensive collaborative efforts 
C)  higher capacity for change and learning 
D)  centralized decision making 
A)  few barriers between people 
B)  extensive collaborative efforts 
C)  higher capacity for change and learning 
D)  centralized decision making

Question 13

The functional structure is ideal when the company faces complex and changing environments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Coordination methods include mutual adjustment,planning,and standardization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Horizontal differentiation is concerned with how the managers of a firm decide to divide the company into discrete subunits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

________ is a system of shared values about what is important and beliefs about how the world works among the employees of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational system 
B)  Organizational structure 
C)  Organizational culture 
D)  Organizational vision 
A)  Organizational system 
B)  Organizational structure 
C)  Organizational culture 
D)  Organizational vision

Question 17

The open source model is a hyperarchy that involves giving source code to volunteers who fix software bugs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Historically,the geographic division structure is associated with companies pursuing ________ strategies.

Accepted Answer

A)  multidomestic 
B)  transnational 
C)  global 
D)  international 
A)  multidomestic 
B)  transnational 
C)  global 
D)  international

Question 19

Three types of control systems are used in MNEs. These are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  market control, bureaucratic control, and clan control 
B)  standardization control, adjustment control, and clan control 
C)  market control, adjustment control, and clan control 
D)  planning control, market control, and clan control 
A)  market control, bureaucratic control, and clan control 
B)  standardization control, adjustment control, and clan control 
C)  market control, adjustment control, and clan control 
D)  planning control, market control, and clan control

Question 20

Describe how an MNE might use reports as a control mechanism.

Accepted Answer

Headquarters needs timely reports to all

The neoclassical structure implemented by Cisco primarily enables the firm to ________.

Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding vertical differentiation?

Whereas executives specify roles and relationships in a functional structure in terms of ,they use the divisional structure format to specify them according to .

What is the difference between a classical structure and a neoclassical structure? Provide examples of each type.

In a brief essay,discuss how decentralized management and organizational culture affect Johnson & Johnson.

Martin Manufacturing is an MNE that centralizes authority to implement an extensive set of rules and procedures to govern a broad range of activities. Martin Manufacturing is most likely applying a system of ________.

Neoclassical structures promote tightly connected networks both vertically and horizontally to ensure that strategic requirements are fulfilled.

Decision making in a functional structure tends to be ________.

The balance between centralization and decentralization of authority in a company is known as ________.

MNEs typically use reporting systems for foreign operations that are similar to the ones they use domestically ________.

Profile the idea and features of horizontal differentiation,paying particular attention to its implications to how managers design their company's structure.

Which of the following is the LEAST likely characteristic of neoclassical structures?

The functional structure is ideal when the company faces complex and changing environments.

Coordination methods include mutual adjustment,planning,and standardization.

Horizontal differentiation is concerned with how the managers of a firm decide to divide the company into discrete subunits.

________ is a system of shared values about what is important and beliefs about how the world works among the employees of an organization.

The open source model is a hyperarchy that involves giving source code to volunteers who fix software bugs.

Historically,the geographic division structure is associated with companies pursuing ________ strategies.

Three types of control systems are used in MNEs. These are ________.

Describe how an MNE might use reports as a control mechanism.

Globalization and International Business

The Cultural Environments Facing Business

The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business

The Economic Environments Facing Businesses

Globalization and Society

International Trade and Factor Mobility Theory

Governmental Influence on Trade

Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements

Global Foreign-Exchange Markets

The Determination of Exchange Rates

The Strategy of International Business

Country Evaluation and Selection

Export and Import

Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies

Marketing Globally

Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

International Accounting Issues

The Multinational Finance Function

International Human Resources

Filters

Exam 15: The Organization of International Business

The neoclassical structure implemented by Cisco primarily enables the firm to ________.

Which of the following statements is most likely true regarding vertical differentiation?

Whereas executives specify roles and relationships in a functional structure in terms of ________,they use the divisional structure format to specify them according to ________.

What is the difference between a classical structure and a neoclassical structure? Provide examples of each type.

In a brief essay,discuss how decentralized management and organizational culture affect Johnson & Johnson.

Martin Manufacturing is an MNE that centralizes authority to implement an extensive set of rules and procedures to govern a broad range of activities. Martin Manufacturing is most likely applying a system of ________.

Neoclassical structures promote tightly connected networks both vertically and horizontally to ensure that strategic requirements are fulfilled.

Decision making in a functional structure tends to be ________.

The balance between centralization and decentralization of authority in a company is known as ________.

MNEs typically use reporting systems for foreign operations that are similar to the ones they use domestically ________.

Profile the idea and features of horizontal differentiation,paying particular attention to its implications to how managers design their company's structure.

Which of the following is the LEAST likely characteristic of neoclassical structures?

The functional structure is ideal when the company faces complex and changing environments.

Coordination methods include mutual adjustment,planning,and standardization.

Horizontal differentiation is concerned with how the managers of a firm decide to divide the company into discrete subunits.

________ is a system of shared values about what is important and beliefs about how the world works among the employees of an organization.

The open source model is a hyperarchy that involves giving source code to volunteers who fix software bugs.

Historically,the geographic division structure is associated with companies pursuing ________ strategies.

Three types of control systems are used in MNEs. These are ________.

Describe how an MNE might use reports as a control mechanism.

Globalization and International Business

The Cultural Environments Facing Business

The Political and Legal Environments Facing Business

The Economic Environments Facing Businesses

Globalization and Society

International Trade and Factor Mobility Theory

Governmental Influence on Trade

Cross-National Cooperation and Agreements

Global Foreign-Exchange Markets

The Determination of Exchange Rates

The Strategy of International Business

Country Evaluation and Selection

Export and Import

Direct Investment and Collaborative Strategies

Marketing Globally

Global Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management

International Accounting Issues

The Multinational Finance Function

International Human Resources

Filters

Whereas executives specify roles and relationships in a functional structure in terms of ,they use the divisional structure format to specify them according to .