Question 1

Which of the following is not a step in a control system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Set control standards for performance. 
B)  Compare results against competitors' performance. 
C)  Measure actual performance. 
D)  Compare performance against standards. 
A)  Set control standards for performance. 
B)  Compare results against competitors' performance. 
C)  Measure actual performance. 
D)  Compare performance against standards.

Question 2

What are the four functions of organizational design?

Accepted Answer

Organizational design allocates organiza

Question 3

At Garmen Industries, each unit has the same control system and the locus of authority resides at the firm's headquarters. Which control system is most likely used at Garmen?

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility center control 
B)  generic organizational control 
C)  planning process control 
D)  operations control 
A)  responsibility center control 
B)  generic organizational control 
C)  planning process control 
D)  operations control

Question 4

United Distillers PLC uses the same strategy in every market. Which type of control method should it use?

Accepted Answer

A)  standardized organizational control 
B)  centralized organizational control 
C)  generic organizational control 
D)  responsibility center control 
A)  standardized organizational control 
B)  centralized organizational control 
C)  generic organizational control 
D)  responsibility center control

Question 5

The corollary approach is the final evolution a firm takes to become a global organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is a primary characteristic of the responsibility center control system?

Accepted Answer

A)  decentralization 
B)  centralization 
C)  duplication 
D)  standardization 
A)  decentralization 
B)  centralization 
C)  duplication 
D)  standardization

Question 7

Area knowledge refers to the idea that managers must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  understand the cultural, commercial, social, and economic conditions in each host country in which the firm does business 
B)  be aware of the competitive forces that have implications for global strategy in each market 
C)  comprehend features such as technological trends, customers needs, and competitive forces affecting the goods the firm produces 
D)  have access to coworkers with expertise in basic business functions such as production, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources management, and information technology 
A)  understand the cultural, commercial, social, and economic conditions in each host country in which the firm does business 
B)  be aware of the competitive forces that have implications for global strategy in each market 
C)  comprehend features such as technological trends, customers needs, and competitive forces affecting the goods the firm produces 
D)  have access to coworkers with expertise in basic business functions such as production, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources management, and information technology

Question 8

Acme Medical Equipment, an MNC, pursues pursue a similar strategy in each market in which the firm competes and typically experiences very predictable operations. Which control system would most likely be best for Acme Medical Equipment?

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility center control 
B)  generic organizational control 
C)  planning process control 
D)  operations control 
A)  responsibility center control 
B)  generic organizational control 
C)  planning process control 
D)  operations control

Question 9

The global design chosen by a firm reflects the relative importance of the three types of knowledge in the firm's operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which term refers to a group of managers from different parts of the world who are connected to each other in some way?

Accepted Answer

A)  liaison 
B)  task force 
C)  informal management network 
D)  formal management network 
A)  liaison 
B)  task force 
C)  informal management network 
D)  formal management network

Question 11

What are the typical levels a firm goes through with regard to its organizational design as it transitions from domestic to international to global? What are the three managerial philosophies that guide organization design? Briefly explain when each philosophy is appropriate.

Accepted Answer

If a firm is participating in indirect e

Question 12

Which of the following would LEAST likely trigger the development of an informal management network?

Accepted Answer

A)  mutual acquaintances 
B)  training programs 
C)  performance appraisals 
D)  joint meetings 
A)  mutual acquaintances 
B)  training programs 
C)  performance appraisals 
D)  joint meetings

Question 13

Which of the following is not one of the managerial philosophies that guide the approach to functions like organizational design and marketing?

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentric approach 
B)  transnational approach 
C)  polycentric approach 
D)  geocentric approach 
A)  ethnocentric approach 
B)  transnational approach 
C)  polycentric approach 
D)  geocentric approach

Question 14

A(n) ________ calls for a firm to concentrate its organizational control system on the actual mechanics the firm uses to develop strategic plans.

Accepted Answer

A)  responsibility center control 
B)  generic organizational control 
C)  planning process control 
D)  operations control 
A)  responsibility center control 
B)  generic organizational control 
C)  planning process control 
D)  operations control

Question 15

A common performance ratio used by many firms is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  breakeven point 
B)  inventory turnover 
C)  cost of goods sold 
D)  earnings per share 
A)  breakeven point 
B)  inventory turnover 
C)  cost of goods sold 
D)  earnings per share

Question 16

Functional knowledge refers to the idea that managers must ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  understand the cultural, commercial, social, and economic conditions in each host country in which the firm does business 
B)  be aware of the competitive forces that have implications for global strategy in each market 
C)  comprehend features such as technological trends, customers needs, and competitive forces affecting the goods the firm produces 
D)  have access to coworkers with expertise in basic business functions such as production, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources management, and information technology 
A)  understand the cultural, commercial, social, and economic conditions in each host country in which the firm does business 
B)  be aware of the competitive forces that have implications for global strategy in each market 
C)  comprehend features such as technological trends, customers needs, and competitive forces affecting the goods the firm produces 
D)  have access to coworkers with expertise in basic business functions such as production, marketing, finance, accounting, human resources management, and information technology

Question 17

Apex Enterprises has recently started to engage in a small amount of direct exporting. As a result, Apex managers have delegated responsibilities for processing international orders to individuals within the production department. Which of the following is most likely used by Apex?

Accepted Answer

A)  corollary approach 
B)  export department 
C)  international division 
D)  global product design 
A)  corollary approach 
B)  export department 
C)  international division 
D)  global product design

Question 18

What is an informal management network? How are they established? Do you think they are useful to an international business? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

An informal management network is a grou

Question 19

Global area design is particularly useful for firms with a transnational corporate philosophy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Operations control systems tend to be less specific and focused than strategic and organizational control systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a step in a control system?

What are the four functions of organizational design?

At Garmen Industries, each unit has the same control system and the locus of authority resides at the firm's headquarters. Which control system is most likely used at Garmen?

United Distillers PLC uses the same strategy in every market. Which type of control method should it use?

The corollary approach is the final evolution a firm takes to become a global organization.

What is a primary characteristic of the responsibility center control system?

Area knowledge refers to the idea that managers must ________.

Acme Medical Equipment, an MNC, pursues pursue a similar strategy in each market in which the firm competes and typically experiences very predictable operations. Which control system would most likely be best for Acme Medical Equipment?

The global design chosen by a firm reflects the relative importance of the three types of knowledge in the firm's operations.

Which term refers to a group of managers from different parts of the world who are connected to each other in some way?

What are the typical levels a firm goes through with regard to its organizational design as it transitions from domestic to international to global? What are the three managerial philosophies that guide organization design? Briefly explain when each philosophy is appropriate.

Which of the following would LEAST likely trigger the development of an informal management network?

Which of the following is not one of the managerial philosophies that guide the approach to functions like organizational design and marketing?

A(n) ________ calls for a firm to concentrate its organizational control system on the actual mechanics the firm uses to develop strategic plans.

A common performance ratio used by many firms is ________.

Functional knowledge refers to the idea that managers must ________.

Apex Enterprises has recently started to engage in a small amount of direct exporting. As a result, Apex managers have delegated responsibilities for processing international orders to individuals within the production department. Which of the following is most likely used by Apex?

What is an informal management network? How are they established? Do you think they are useful to an international business? Why or why not?

Global area design is particularly useful for firms with a transnational corporate philosophy.

Operations control systems tend to be less specific and focused than strategic and organizational control systems.

An Overview of International Business

Global Marketplaces and Business Centers

Legal, Technological, Accounting, and Political Environments

The Role of Culture

Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business

International Trade and Investment

The International Monetary System and the Balance of Payments

Foreign Exchange and International Financial Markets

Formulation of National Trade Policies

International Cooperation Among Nations

International Strategic Management

Strategies for Analyzing and Entering Foreign Markets

International Strategic Alliances

Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business

International Marketing

International Operations Management

International Financial Management

International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

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Exam 14: International Organization Design and Control

Which of the following is not a step in a control system?

What are the four functions of organizational design?

At Garmen Industries, each unit has the same control system and the locus of authority resides at the firm's headquarters. Which control system is most likely used at Garmen?

United Distillers PLC uses the same strategy in every market. Which type of control method should it use?

The corollary approach is the final evolution a firm takes to become a global organization.

What is a primary characteristic of the responsibility center control system?

Area knowledge refers to the idea that managers must ________.

Acme Medical Equipment, an MNC, pursues pursue a similar strategy in each market in which the firm competes and typically experiences very predictable operations. Which control system would most likely be best for Acme Medical Equipment?

The global design chosen by a firm reflects the relative importance of the three types of knowledge in the firm's operations.

Which term refers to a group of managers from different parts of the world who are connected to each other in some way?

What are the typical levels a firm goes through with regard to its organizational design as it transitions from domestic to international to global? What are the three managerial philosophies that guide organization design? Briefly explain when each philosophy is appropriate.

Which of the following would LEAST likely trigger the development of an informal management network?

Which of the following is not one of the managerial philosophies that guide the approach to functions like organizational design and marketing?

A(n) ________ calls for a firm to concentrate its organizational control system on the actual mechanics the firm uses to develop strategic plans.

A common performance ratio used by many firms is ________.

Functional knowledge refers to the idea that managers must ________.

Apex Enterprises has recently started to engage in a small amount of direct exporting. As a result, Apex managers have delegated responsibilities for processing international orders to individuals within the production department. Which of the following is most likely used by Apex?

What is an informal management network? How are they established? Do you think they are useful to an international business? Why or why not?

Global area design is particularly useful for firms with a transnational corporate philosophy.

Operations control systems tend to be less specific and focused than strategic and organizational control systems.

An Overview of International Business

Global Marketplaces and Business Centers

Legal, Technological, Accounting, and Political Environments

The Role of Culture

Ethics and Social Responsibility in International Business

International Trade and Investment

The International Monetary System and the Balance of Payments

Foreign Exchange and International Financial Markets

Formulation of National Trade Policies

International Cooperation Among Nations

International Strategic Management

Strategies for Analyzing and Entering Foreign Markets

International Strategic Alliances

Leadership and Employee Behavior in International Business

International Marketing

International Operations Management

International Financial Management

International Human Resource Management and Labor Relations

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