Question 1

The functional structure is inappropriate for firms with products and manufacturing methods that are largely undifferentiated among countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Neoclassical structures aim to support organizations ________.

Accepted Answer

A) in which the location of control in a network alliance is evident 
B) that centralize decision-making authority to those who can make informed decisions 
C) that dismantle horizontal, vertical, or external boundaries that block ideas and relationships 
D) that create predictable workplaces with minimal collaboration among subsidiaries 
A) in which the location of control in a network alliance is evident 
B) that centralize decision-making authority to those who can make informed decisions 
C) that dismantle horizontal, vertical, or external boundaries that block ideas and relationships 
D) that create predictable workplaces with minimal collaboration among subsidiaries

Question 3

Andrews Enterprises, which uses an international division structure, should be able to respond quickly to foreign activities but will most likely experience costly country-to-country duplication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is the most likely benefit of a network structure?

Accepted Answer

A) encouraging competition among members for resources 
B) facilitating supplier changes anywhere in the value chain 
C) developing core competencies in a broad range of value activities 
D) maintaining a strong sense of organization in the face of dynamic partnerships 
A) encouraging competition among members for resources 
B) facilitating supplier changes anywhere in the value chain 
C) developing core competencies in a broad range of value activities 
D) maintaining a strong sense of organization in the face of dynamic partnerships

Question 5

A major benefit of the international division structure is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) the elimination of conflicts of interest among domestic and foreign operations 
B) the integration of domestic and foreign operations 
C) de-emphasis of economies of scale 
D) cost effectiveness 
A) the elimination of conflicts of interest among domestic and foreign operations 
B) the integration of domestic and foreign operations 
C) de-emphasis of economies of scale 
D) cost effectiveness

Question 6

A common feature of neoclassical structures is greater cross-functional collaboration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the unity-of-command principle, workers and organizations benefit the most from dual hierarchies of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Patrons of McDonald's can enter the restaurant located in any part of the world and expect to see employees wearing the same uniforms and menus offering the same products.McDonald's most likely uses which system of coordination?

Accepted Answer

A) standardization 
B) consensus 
C) plan 
D) adaptation 
A) standardization 
B) consensus 
C) plan 
D) adaptation

Question 9

Companies tend to use geographic divisions when they have large foreign operations that are not dominated by a single country or market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

IBM puts investments, people, and work anywhere in the world based on the best mix of costs, skills, and environment and uses sophisticated strategies and technologies to support and coordinate activities.IBM most likely uses a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A) classical 
B) product 
C) neoclassical 
D) locational 
A) classical 
B) product 
C) neoclassical 
D) locational

Question 11

A hyperarchy is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) a form of structure with precise superior and subordinate relationships 
B) a form of structure that relies on extensive centralization 
C) a large-scale, self-organizing community 
D) analogous to a hierarchy 
A) a form of structure with precise superior and subordinate relationships 
B) a form of structure that relies on extensive centralization 
C) a large-scale, self-organizing community 
D) analogous to a hierarchy

The functional structure is inappropriate for firms with products and manufacturing methods that are largely undifferentiated among countries.

Neoclassical structures aim to support organizations ________.

Andrews Enterprises, which uses an international division structure, should be able to respond quickly to foreign activities but will most likely experience costly country-to-country duplication.

Which of the following is the most likely benefit of a network structure?

A major benefit of the international division structure is ________.

A common feature of neoclassical structures is greater cross-functional collaboration.

According to the unity-of-command principle, workers and organizations benefit the most from dual hierarchies of communication.

Patrons of McDonald's can enter the restaurant located in any part of the world and expect to see employees wearing the same uniforms and menus offering the same products.McDonald's most likely uses which system of coordination?

Companies tend to use geographic divisions when they have large foreign operations that are not dominated by a single country or market.

IBM puts investments, people, and work anywhere in the world based on the best mix of costs, skills, and environment and uses sophisticated strategies and technologies to support and coordinate activities.IBM most likely uses a ________ structure.

A hyperarchy is ________.

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

Global Capital Markets

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 and Finance Issues

International Human Resource Management

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Exam 16: The Organization of International Business

The functional structure is inappropriate for firms with products and manufacturing methods that are largely undifferentiated among countries.

Neoclassical structures aim to support organizations ________.

Andrews Enterprises, which uses an international division structure, should be able to respond quickly to foreign activities but will most likely experience costly country-to-country duplication.

Which of the following is the most likely benefit of a network structure?

A major benefit of the international division structure is ________.

A common feature of neoclassical structures is greater cross-functional collaboration.

According to the unity-of-command principle, workers and organizations benefit the most from dual hierarchies of communication.

Patrons of McDonald's can enter the restaurant located in any part of the world and expect to see employees wearing the same uniforms and menus offering the same products.McDonald's most likely uses which system of coordination?

Companies tend to use geographic divisions when they have large foreign operations that are not dominated by a single country or market.

IBM puts investments, people, and work anywhere in the world based on the best mix of costs, skills, and environment and uses sophisticated strategies and technologies to support and coordinate activities.IBM most likely uses a ________ structure.

A hyperarchy is ________.

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

Global Capital Markets

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 and Finance Issues

International Human Resource Management

Filters