Question 1

In developing countries,globalization's opponents accuse companies of placing intellectual property rights ahead of human rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In today's dynamic global competitive environment,organizations need to develop new forms of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnocentrism and myopia. 
B)  flexibility, efficiency, and responsiveness. 
C)  export department structure. 
D)  self-reference criterion. 
E)  geographic structure. 
A)  ethnocentrism and myopia. 
B)  flexibility, efficiency, and responsiveness. 
C)  export department structure. 
D)  self-reference criterion. 
E)  geographic structure.

Question 3

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)refers to a company's obligation to pursue goals and policies that are in a company's best interest.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When Hershey created its international division in 2005,J.P.Bilbrey,the division's senior vice president,noted that Hershey would no longer utilize the extension strategy of exporting its chocolate products from the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The universal concerns for global companies established by the United Nations Global Compact consist of the following three dimensions:

Accepted Answer

A)  factor conditions, demand conditions, industry conditions. 
B)  human rights, animal rights, and the environment. 
C)  content domain, human conditions and animal rights. 
D)  human rights, labor, and the environment. 
E)  content domains, animal rights, and labor. 
A)  factor conditions, demand conditions, industry conditions. 
B)  human rights, animal rights, and the environment. 
C)  content domain, human conditions and animal rights. 
D)  human rights, labor, and the environment. 
E)  content domains, animal rights, and labor.

Question 6

According to David Whitwam,former CEO of Whirlpool,one must create an organization whose people are:

Accepted Answer

A)  adept at exchanging ideas. 
B)  absolutely free of the "not-invented here" syndrome. 
C)  constantly working together to identify best global opportunities. 
D)  working together to solve the biggest global problems. 
E)  able to adapt to systems across borders. 
A)  adept at exchanging ideas. 
B)  absolutely free of the "not-invented here" syndrome. 
C)  constantly working together to identify best global opportunities. 
D)  working together to solve the biggest global problems. 
E)  able to adapt to systems across borders.

Question 7

Brazilian Carlos Ghosn is chief executive of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Nissan Motor (Japan). 
B)  Pearson PLC (Great Britain). 
C)  Ford Motor Company (US
A) . 
D)  Pharmacia Corporation (US
A) . 
E)  Atlas Copco AB (Sweden). 
A)  Nissan Motor (Japan). 
B)  Pearson PLC (Great Britain). 
C)  Ford Motor Company (US
A) . 
D)  Pharmacia Corporation (US
A) . 
E)  Atlas Copco AB (Sweden).

Question 8

The U.S.mass producers focus on long-term income and return on investment,whereas Japanese see the process in terms of the short-term perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which global company has dissolved its matrix structure in order to achieve "greater speed and efficiency by further focusing and flattening the organization"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whirlpool 
B)  Levi Strauss 
C)  Pearson PLC 
D)  ABB 
E)  Gillette 
A)  Whirlpool 
B)  Levi Strauss 
C)  Pearson PLC 
D)  ABB 
E)  Gillette

Question 10

Which of the following does not describe the Toyota Production System (TPS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  jidoka 
B)  'just-in-time' 
C)  fixed setup time 
D)  built-in quality 
E)  visualizing problems 
A)  jidoka 
B)  'just-in-time' 
C)  fixed setup time 
D)  built-in quality 
E)  visualizing problems

Question 11

What is a matrix organization? Describe giving examples.

Accepted Answer

In the fully developed large-scale globa

Question 12

McDonald's organizational design integrates the international division and geographical structures.How does the geographical and product division structure work in a global context?

Accepted Answer

As a company becomes more global,managem

Question 13

In developing countries,globalization's opponents accuse companies of:

Accepted Answer

A)  undermining local cultures. 
B)  placing intellectual property rights ahead of human rights. 
C)  promoting unhealthy diets and unsafe food technologies. 
D)  pursuing unsustainable consumption. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  undermining local cultures. 
B)  placing intellectual property rights ahead of human rights. 
C)  promoting unhealthy diets and unsafe food technologies. 
D)  pursuing unsustainable consumption. 
E)  all of the above

Question 14

Which of the following has an American woman as the chief executive?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nissan Motor (Japan) 
B)  PepsiCo (US
A)  
C)  Ford Motor Company (US
A)  
D)  Pharmacia Corporation (US
A)  
E)  Atlas Copco AB (Sweden) 
A)  Nissan Motor (Japan) 
B)  PepsiCo (US
A)  
C)  Ford Motor Company (US
A)  
D)  Pharmacia Corporation (US
A)  
E)  Atlas Copco AB (Sweden)

Question 15

According to Carly Florina,former CEO of Hewlett-Packard,leadership is about:

Accepted Answer

A)  hierarchy. 
B)  title. 
C)  status. 
D)  connecting. 
E)  bragging. 
A)  hierarchy. 
B)  title. 
C)  status. 
D)  connecting. 
E)  bragging.

Question 16

One of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)initiatives by IKEA's primary carpet supplier in India is to sponsor bridge schools intended to reduce child labor in India's carpet industry.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Joseph Tripodi is Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gap (United States). 
B)  Levi's (United States). 
C)  L'Oreal (France). 
D)  Coca-Cola (United States). 
E)  SAP AG (Germany). 
A)  Gap (United States). 
B)  Levi's (United States). 
C)  L'Oreal (France). 
D)  Coca-Cola (United States). 
E)  SAP AG (Germany).

Question 18

Sony,Sharp,Panasonic,and other Japanese manufacturers are all experiencing declining sales of traditional electronics products,whereas Apple and Samsung have risen to prominence in the competitive landscape once dominated by the Chinese.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The matrix organization requires fundamental changes in management behavior,organizational culture,and technical systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The organization design in which an employee reports to both a country manager and a functional manager is a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix structure. 
B)  international division structure. 
C)  geographic structure. 
D)  worldwide product division structure. 
E)  regional management center. 
A)  matrix structure. 
B)  international division structure. 
C)  geographic structure. 
D)  worldwide product division structure. 
E)  regional management center.

In developing countries,globalization's opponents accuse companies of placing intellectual property rights ahead of human rights.

In today's dynamic global competitive environment,organizations need to develop new forms of:

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)refers to a company's obligation to pursue goals and policies that are in a company's best interest.

When Hershey created its international division in 2005,J.P.Bilbrey,the division's senior vice president,noted that Hershey would no longer utilize the extension strategy of exporting its chocolate products from the United States.

The universal concerns for global companies established by the United Nations Global Compact consist of the following three dimensions:

According to David Whitwam,former CEO of Whirlpool,one must create an organization whose people are:

Brazilian Carlos Ghosn is chief executive of:

The U.S.mass producers focus on long-term income and return on investment,whereas Japanese see the process in terms of the short-term perspective.

Which global company has dissolved its matrix structure in order to achieve "greater speed and efficiency by further focusing and flattening the organization"?

Which of the following does not describe the Toyota Production System (TPS)?

What is a matrix organization? Describe giving examples.

McDonald's organizational design integrates the international division and geographical structures.How does the geographical and product division structure work in a global context?

In developing countries,globalization's opponents accuse companies of:

Which of the following has an American woman as the chief executive?

According to Carly Florina,former CEO of Hewlett-Packard,leadership is about:

One of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)initiatives by IKEA's primary carpet supplier in India is to sponsor bridge schools intended to reduce child labor in India's carpet industry.

Joseph Tripodi is Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of:

Sony,Sharp,Panasonic,and other Japanese manufacturers are all experiencing declining sales of traditional electronics products,whereas Apple and Samsung have risen to prominence in the competitive landscape once dominated by the Chinese.

The matrix organization requires fundamental changes in management behavior,organizational culture,and technical systems.

The organization design in which an employee reports to both a country manager and a functional manager is a(n):

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic Environment

The Global Trade Environment

Social and Cultural Environments

The Political, Legal, and Regulatory Environments

Global Information Systems and Market Research

Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

Importing,Exporting,and Sourcing

Global Market Entry Strategies: Licensing, Investment, and Strategic Alliances

Brand and Product Decisions in Global Marketing

Pricing Decisions

Global Marketing Channels and Physical Distribution

Global Marketing Communications Decisions I: Advertising and Public Relations

Global Marketing Communications Decisions II: Sales Promotion, personal Selling, and Special Forms of Marketing Communication

Global Marketing and the Digital Revolution

Strategic Elements of Competitive Advantage

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Exam 17: Leadership, Organization, and Corporate Social Responsibility

In developing countries,globalization's opponents accuse companies of placing intellectual property rights ahead of human rights.

In today's dynamic global competitive environment,organizations need to develop new forms of:

Corporate social responsibility (CSR)refers to a company's obligation to pursue goals and policies that are in a company's best interest.

When Hershey created its international division in 2005,J.P.Bilbrey,the division's senior vice president,noted that Hershey would no longer utilize the extension strategy of exporting its chocolate products from the United States.

The universal concerns for global companies established by the United Nations Global Compact consist of the following three dimensions:

According to David Whitwam,former CEO of Whirlpool,one must create an organization whose people are:

Brazilian Carlos Ghosn is chief executive of:

The U.S.mass producers focus on long-term income and return on investment,whereas Japanese see the process in terms of the short-term perspective.

Which global company has dissolved its matrix structure in order to achieve "greater speed and efficiency by further focusing and flattening the organization"?

Which of the following does not describe the Toyota Production System (TPS)?

What is a matrix organization? Describe giving examples.

McDonald's organizational design integrates the international division and geographical structures.How does the geographical and product division structure work in a global context?

In developing countries,globalization's opponents accuse companies of:

Which of the following has an American woman as the chief executive?

According to Carly Florina,former CEO of Hewlett-Packard,leadership is about:

One of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)initiatives by IKEA's primary carpet supplier in India is to sponsor bridge schools intended to reduce child labor in India's carpet industry.

Joseph Tripodi is Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of:

Sony,Sharp,Panasonic,and other Japanese manufacturers are all experiencing declining sales of traditional electronics products,whereas Apple and Samsung have risen to prominence in the competitive landscape once dominated by the Chinese.

The matrix organization requires fundamental changes in management behavior,organizational culture,and technical systems.

The organization design in which an employee reports to both a country manager and a functional manager is a(n):

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic Environment

The Global Trade Environment

Social and Cultural Environments

The Political, Legal, and Regulatory Environments

Global Information Systems and Market Research

Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

Importing,Exporting,and Sourcing

Global Market Entry Strategies: Licensing, Investment, and Strategic Alliances

Brand and Product Decisions in Global Marketing

Pricing Decisions

Global Marketing Channels and Physical Distribution

Global Marketing Communications Decisions I: Advertising and Public Relations

Global Marketing Communications Decisions II: Sales Promotion, personal Selling, and Special Forms of Marketing Communication

Global Marketing and the Digital Revolution

Strategic Elements of Competitive Advantage

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