Question 1

The difficulty encountered in reconciling a product emphasis with a geographic orientation is the primary disadvantage of a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) International division structure 
B) Global product division structure 
C) Global area division structure 
D) Global functional division structure 
A) International division structure 
B) Global product division structure 
C) Global area division structure 
D) Global functional division structure

Question 2

An overseas operation that is totally owned and controlled by an MNC is a wholly owned subsidiary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to the text, all of the following types of companies are likely to adopt the international division structure except:

Accepted Answer

A) Companies with limited geographic diversity 
B) Companies with a large number of executives with international expertise 
C) Companies still in the developmental stage of international business 
D) Companies with small international sales 
A) Companies with limited geographic diversity 
B) Companies with a large number of executives with international expertise 
C) Companies still in the developmental stage of international business 
D) Companies with small international sales

Question 4

Clothing manufacturing fits which of the following globalization versus local responsiveness combination?

Accepted Answer

A) Low pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
B) Low pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness 
C) High pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
D) High pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness 
A) Low pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
B) Low pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness 
C) High pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
D) High pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness

Question 5

Bureaucratic control is not very important in which type of multinational structure?

Accepted Answer

A) Global product division structure 
B) Global area division structure 
C) Matrix structure 
D) International division structure 
A) Global product division structure 
B) Global area division structure 
C) Matrix structure 
D) International division structure

Question 6

Which basic value is not common in Asian firms?

Accepted Answer

A) Group 
B) Trust 
C) Confrontation 
D) Fluid 
A) Group 
B) Trust 
C) Confrontation 
D) Fluid

Question 7

In which of the following MNC structures are tight process bureaucratic controls used to maintain product quality and consistency?

Accepted Answer

A) Transnational network structure 
B) Global area division 
C) Matrix structure 
D) Global product division 
A) Transnational network structure 
B) Global area division 
C) Matrix structure 
D) Global product division

Question 8

As an organizational characteristic, _____ is the assigning of individuals to specific, well-defined tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) Interpretation 
B) Concentration 
C) Formalization 
D) Specialization 
A) Interpretation 
B) Concentration 
C) Formalization 
D) Specialization

Question 9

A common first choice among manufacturing firms, especially those with technologically advanced products, would be to develop a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Domestic policy 
B) Export arrangement 
C) Cartel arrangement 
D) Import quota 
A) Domestic policy 
B) Export arrangement 
C) Cartel arrangement 
D) Import quota

Question 10

Explain alliances and joint ventures.

Accepted Answer

An alliance is any type of cooperative r

Question 11

Aircraft manufacturing fits which of the following globalization versus local responsiveness combination?

Accepted Answer

A) High pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness 
B) High pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
C) Low pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
D) Low pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness 
A) High pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness 
B) High pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
C) Low pressure for globalization, low pressure for local responsiveness 
D) Low pressure for globalization, high pressure for local responsiveness

Question 12

"Companies still in the developmental stages of international business involvement are most likely to adopt the international division structure".Why?

Accepted Answer

If international operations continue to

Question 13

The two types of joint ventures are:

Accepted Answer

A) Equity and non-equity ventures 
B) Proprietary and public ventures 
C) Statutory and unofficial ventures 
D) External and internal ventures 
A) Equity and non-equity ventures 
B) Proprietary and public ventures 
C) Statutory and unofficial ventures 
D) External and internal ventures

Question 14

Firms that pursue a global product division structure typically have products that are in the maturity stage of the product life cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Individuals who work for a company, usually via the Internet and move on to other employment when their assignment is done are known as:

Accepted Answer

A) Purchasing agents 
B) Marketing managers 
C) International outsourcers 
D) Electronic freelancers 
A) Purchasing agents 
B) Marketing managers 
C) International outsourcers 
D) Electronic freelancers

The difficulty encountered in reconciling a product emphasis with a geographic orientation is the primary disadvantage of a(n):

An overseas operation that is totally owned and controlled by an MNC is a wholly owned subsidiary.

According to the text, all of the following types of companies are likely to adopt the international division structure except:

Clothing manufacturing fits which of the following globalization versus local responsiveness combination?

Bureaucratic control is not very important in which type of multinational structure?

Which basic value is not common in Asian firms?

In which of the following MNC structures are tight process bureaucratic controls used to maintain product quality and consistency?

As an organizational characteristic, _____ is the assigning of individuals to specific, well-defined tasks.

A common first choice among manufacturing firms, especially those with technologically advanced products, would be to develop a(n):

Explain alliances and joint ventures.

Aircraft manufacturing fits which of the following globalization versus local responsiveness combination?

"Companies still in the developmental stages of international business involvement are most likely to adopt the international division structure".Why?

The two types of joint ventures are:

Firms that pursue a global product division structure typically have products that are in the maturity stage of the product life cycle.

Individuals who work for a company, usually via the Internet and move on to other employment when their assignment is done are known as:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 9: Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

The difficulty encountered in reconciling a product emphasis with a geographic orientation is the primary disadvantage of a(n):

An overseas operation that is totally owned and controlled by an MNC is a wholly owned subsidiary.

According to the text, all of the following types of companies are likely to adopt the international division structure except:

Clothing manufacturing fits which of the following globalization versus local responsiveness combination?

Bureaucratic control is not very important in which type of multinational structure?

Which basic value is not common in Asian firms?

In which of the following MNC structures are tight process bureaucratic controls used to maintain product quality and consistency?

As an organizational characteristic, _____ is the assigning of individuals to specific, well-defined tasks.

A common first choice among manufacturing firms, especially those with technologically advanced products, would be to develop a(n):

Explain alliances and joint ventures.

Aircraft manufacturing fits which of the following globalization versus local responsiveness combination?

"Companies still in the developmental stages of international business involvement are most likely to adopt the international division structure".Why?

The two types of joint ventures are:

Firms that pursue a global product division structure typically have products that are in the maturity stage of the product life cycle.

Individuals who work for a company, usually via the Internet and move on to other employment when their assignment is done are known as:

Globalization and International Linkages

The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Ethics and Social Responsibility

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

Filters