Question 1

Personal control is a type of control that tends to be most widely used in large firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the five reasons why a firm should decentralize its decision-making.

Accepted Answer

Firms should decentralize their decision

Question 3

In a worldwide area structure,each area tends to be a self-contained,largely autonomous entity with its own set of value creation activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The costs of control can be defined as the amount of time top management must devote to monitoring and evaluating subunits' performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Describe the situation where an international division makes sense.How common is this structure? What are the disadvantages of the structure?

Accepted Answer

When firms initially expand abroad,they

Question 6

Discuss the type of firm that uses the worldwide product division structure.

Accepted Answer

Firms that adopt the worldwide product d

Question 7

An organizational culture can be strong but bad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Integration mechanisms are:

Accepted Answer

A)  the formal division of the organization into subunits. 
B)  the mechanisms that enable each subunit to operate independently. 
C)  the mechanisms for coordinating subunits. 
D)  the location of decision making responsibilities within a structure. 
A)  the formal division of the organization into subunits. 
B)  the mechanisms that enable each subunit to operate independently. 
C)  the mechanisms for coordinating subunits. 
D)  the location of decision making responsibilities within a structure.

Question 9

The norms and values systems that are shared among the employees of a company are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  processes. 
B)  control systems. 
C)  incentives. 
D)  organizational culture. 
A)  processes. 
B)  control systems. 
C)  incentives. 
D)  organizational culture.

Question 10

Consider the use of personal controls in international firms.In which type of firm is this control most common?

Accepted Answer

Personal control is control by personal

Question 11

Organizational structure means all of the following,EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  the establishment of integrating mechanisms to coordinate the activities of subunits. 
B)  the location of decision-making responsibilities with a structure. 
C)  the manner in which decisions are made and work is performed by individuals. 
D)  the formal division of the organization into subunits such as product divisions and functions. 
A)  the establishment of integrating mechanisms to coordinate the activities of subunits. 
B)  the location of decision-making responsibilities with a structure. 
C)  the manner in which decisions are made and work is performed by individuals. 
D)  the formal division of the organization into subunits such as product divisions and functions.

Question 12

The choice between centralization and decentralization is not absolute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is more difficult for a leader to create an organizational culture from scratch in a new venture than it is to change an established one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is an argument favoring centralization?

Accepted Answer

A)  It permits greater flexibility. 
B)  Motivational research favors it. 
C)  It can avoid the duplication of activities. 
D)  It gives top management time to focus on critical issues by delegating routine issues to lower-level managers. 
A)  It permits greater flexibility. 
B)  Motivational research favors it. 
C)  It can avoid the duplication of activities. 
D)  It gives top management time to focus on critical issues by delegating routine issues to lower-level managers.

Question 15

Which of the following decisions is typically centralized at a firm's headquarters?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production decisions 
B)  Human resource management 
C)  Marketing decisions 
D)  Overall firm strategy 
A)  Production decisions 
B)  Human resource management 
C)  Marketing decisions 
D)  Overall firm strategy

Question 16

A firm that needs greater flexibility should choose _____ for its decision-making.

Accepted Answer

A)  horizontal differentiation 
B)  decentralization 
C)  localization strategy 
D)  control systems 
A)  horizontal differentiation 
B)  decentralization 
C)  localization strategy 
D)  control systems

Question 17

A _____ structure encourages fragmentation of the organization into highly autonomous entities.

Accepted Answer

A)  worldwide area 
B)  global matrix 
C)  worldwide product 
D)  global network 
A)  worldwide area 
B)  global matrix 
C)  worldwide product 
D)  global network

Question 18

It is difficult to ascertain accountability in the global matrix structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the location of decision-making in a firm that is following a transnational strategy.

Accepted Answer

Decision-making in a firm pursuing a tra

Question 20

The worldwide product division structure facilitates local responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Personal control is a type of control that tends to be most widely used in large firms.

Explain the five reasons why a firm should decentralize its decision-making.

In a worldwide area structure,each area tends to be a self-contained,largely autonomous entity with its own set of value creation activities.

The costs of control can be defined as the amount of time top management must devote to monitoring and evaluating subunits' performance.

Describe the situation where an international division makes sense.How common is this structure? What are the disadvantages of the structure?

Discuss the type of firm that uses the worldwide product division structure.

An organizational culture can be strong but bad.

Integration mechanisms are:

The norms and values systems that are shared among the employees of a company are referred to as:

Consider the use of personal controls in international firms.In which type of firm is this control most common?

Organizational structure means all of the following,EXCEPT:

The choice between centralization and decentralization is not absolute.

It is more difficult for a leader to create an organizational culture from scratch in a new venture than it is to change an established one.

Which of the following is an argument favoring centralization?

Which of the following decisions is typically centralized at a firm's headquarters?

A firm that needs greater flexibility should choose _____ for its decision-making.

A _____ structure encourages fragmentation of the organization into highly autonomous entities.

It is difficult to ascertain accountability in the global matrix structure.

Discuss the location of decision-making in a firm that is following a transnational strategy.

The worldwide product division structure facilitates local responsiveness.

Globalization

National Differences in Political Economy

Political Economy and Economic Development

Differences in Culture

Ethics in International Business

International Trade Theory

The Political Economy of International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Global Capital Market

The Strategy of International Business

Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances

Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics

Global Marketing and RD

Global Human Resource Management

Accounting and Finance in the International Business

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Exam 14: The Organization of International Business

Personal control is a type of control that tends to be most widely used in large firms.

Explain the five reasons why a firm should decentralize its decision-making.

In a worldwide area structure,each area tends to be a self-contained,largely autonomous entity with its own set of value creation activities.

The costs of control can be defined as the amount of time top management must devote to monitoring and evaluating subunits' performance.

Describe the situation where an international division makes sense.How common is this structure? What are the disadvantages of the structure?

Discuss the type of firm that uses the worldwide product division structure.

An organizational culture can be strong but bad.

Integration mechanisms are:

The norms and values systems that are shared among the employees of a company are referred to as:

Consider the use of personal controls in international firms.In which type of firm is this control most common?

Organizational structure means all of the following,EXCEPT:

The choice between centralization and decentralization is not absolute.

It is more difficult for a leader to create an organizational culture from scratch in a new venture than it is to change an established one.

Which of the following is an argument favoring centralization?

Which of the following decisions is typically centralized at a firm's headquarters?

A firm that needs greater flexibility should choose _____ for its decision-making.

A _____ structure encourages fragmentation of the organization into highly autonomous entities.

It is difficult to ascertain accountability in the global matrix structure.

Discuss the location of decision-making in a firm that is following a transnational strategy.

The worldwide product division structure facilitates local responsiveness.

Globalization

National Differences in Political Economy

Political Economy and Economic Development

Differences in Culture

Ethics in International Business

International Trade Theory

The Political Economy of International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Economic Integration

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Global Capital Market

The Strategy of International Business

Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances

Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

Global Production, Outsourcing, and Logistics

Global Marketing and RD

Global Human Resource Management

Accounting and Finance in the International Business

Filters