Question 1

The content of budgets are more qualitative and judgmental in nature than that of long-range plans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

What are the three organizational designs that make up international organizational structures?

Accepted Answer

The types of structures that companies use to manage foreign activities can be divided into three categories based on the degree of internationalization.
1.Little or no formal organizational recognition of international activities of the firm: This category ranges from domestic operations handling an occasional international transaction on an ad hoc basis to separate export departments.
2.International division: Firms in this category recognize the ever-growing importance of international involvement.
3.Global organizations: These can be structured by product,area,function,process,or customer.

Question 3

All-Techno Inc.,a leading Florida-based software firm,has branches all over the world.Its operations are mainly divided into three regions comprising Europe,Asia,and the U.S.These divisions are responsible for all the manufacturing and marketing activities in their respective areas.What kind of organizational structure is being adopted by All-Techno?

Accepted Answer

A)  Product structure 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Area structure 
D)  Customer structure 
A)  Product structure 
B)  Functional structure 
C)  Area structure 
D)  Customer structure C

Question 4

_____ centers of excellence are individuals who are internationally recognized for their expertise in a function or an area.

Accepted Answer

A)  Concentrated 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Charismatic 
D)  Virtual 
A)  Concentrated 
B)  Strategic 
C)  Charismatic 
D)  Virtual

Question 5

Country organizations should be treated exclusively as a source of demand.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

TechPro Inc.,a leading laptop manufacturing company,manufactures all of its products at its branch in San Diego.It has other branches located in India,China,and Singapore where corporate commitment to market development is lower.TechPro configures the laptops before selling them to customers in these regions.Which of the following roles do the country organizations in these regions play?

Accepted Answer

A)  Implementers 
B)  Contributors 
C)  Strategic leaders 
D)  Dodgers 
A)  Implementers 
B)  Contributors 
C)  Strategic leaders 
D)  Dodgers

Question 7

A firm is said to be _____ when it maintains tight controls and its strategic decision making is concentrated at headquarters.

Accepted Answer

A)  glocalized 
B)  cross-subsidized 
C)  centralized 
D)  decentralized 
A)  glocalized 
B)  cross-subsidized 
C)  centralized 
D)  decentralized

Question 8

If subsidiaries are granted a high degree of autonomy,the result is termed _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  bureaucratic structures 
B)  mechanistic organizations 
C)  decentralization 
D)  centralization 
A)  bureaucratic structures 
B)  mechanistic organizations 
C)  decentralization 
D)  centralization

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true about promoting global internal cooperation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Global business entities believe that wherever the individual participants may be, relying solely on technology brings about the desired results. 
B)  Global business entities require that intellectual capital be kept confidential within the organization. 
C)  To promote internal cooperation in the case of a new program, final direction comes from local-country managers who also develop the global strategy. 
D)  A method to promote internal cooperation for global strategy implementation is the use of international teams or councils. 
A)  Global business entities believe that wherever the individual participants may be, relying solely on technology brings about the desired results. 
B)  Global business entities require that intellectual capital be kept confidential within the organization. 
C)  To promote internal cooperation in the case of a new program, final direction comes from local-country managers who also develop the global strategy. 
D)  A method to promote internal cooperation for global strategy implementation is the use of international teams or councils.

Question 10

Describe the different types of centers of excellence.

Accepted Answer

Centers of excellence can emerge in thre

Question 11

A contributor is a country organization with a distinctive competence,such as product development or regional expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The functional structure works best when both products and customers are relatively large and different in nature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

If market conditions with respect to product acceptance and operating conditions vary dramatically,the _____ approach is the one to choose.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  customer 
C)  product 
D)  area 
A)  functional 
B)  customer 
C)  product 
D)  area

Question 14

Which of the following is true about controls?

Accepted Answer

A)  The content of long-range plans is more qualitative and judgmental in nature than that of budgets. 
B)  Bureaucratic controls are less formal than other controls and are the result of shared beliefs and expectations among the members of an organization. 
C)  The choice of bureaucratic controls rather than cultural controls can be justified if the company enjoys a low turnover rate. 
D)  Cultural controls consist of a limited and explicit set of regulations and rules that outline desired levels of performance. 
A)  The content of long-range plans is more qualitative and judgmental in nature than that of budgets. 
B)  Bureaucratic controls are less formal than other controls and are the result of shared beliefs and expectations among the members of an organization. 
C)  The choice of bureaucratic controls rather than cultural controls can be justified if the company enjoys a low turnover rate. 
D)  Cultural controls consist of a limited and explicit set of regulations and rules that outline desired levels of performance.

Question 15

_____ are formalized,long-range programs with more than a one-year horizon.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tasks 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Plans 
D)  Schedules 
A)  Tasks 
B)  Objectives 
C)  Plans 
D)  Schedules

Question 16

Which of the following is a "black hole" situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  A situation in which international direct investors are accused of draining resources from their host countries 
B)  An organization with tight controls and whose strategic decision making is concentrated at headquarters 
C)  A situation in international marketing when the market has been read incorrectly 
D)  A situation where the government of a country permits all the activities of a foreign company in that country 
A)  A situation in which international direct investors are accused of draining resources from their host countries 
B)  An organization with tight controls and whose strategic decision making is concentrated at headquarters 
C)  A situation in international marketing when the market has been read incorrectly 
D)  A situation where the government of a country permits all the activities of a foreign company in that country

Question 17

_____ refer(s)to integrating a company's information assets into a single,globally accessible system that allows more efficient collaboration and the formation of virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

A)  Intranets 
B)  E-commerce 
C)  E-info system 
D)  Internet 
A)  Intranets 
B)  E-commerce 
C)  E-info system 
D)  Internet

Question 18

The basic functions of an organization include providing a route and locus of decision making and coordination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ refers to the organizational approach that provides clear global strategic direction along with the flexibility to adapt to local opportunities and requirements.

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization 
B)  Glocalization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Segmentation 
A)  Globalization 
B)  Glocalization 
C)  Decentralization 
D)  Segmentation

Question 20

Which of the following is true of intranets?

Accepted Answer

A)  It enhances knowledge capital, which can be constantly updated and upgraded. 
B)  There is a time lag between an idea and the information needed to assess and implement it 
C)  It provides teamwork-enabling online communication at high costs. 
D)  It is low on technological feasibility which allows managers to make to-the-minute decisions anywhere in the world. 
A)  It enhances knowledge capital, which can be constantly updated and upgraded. 
B)  There is a time lag between an idea and the information needed to assess and implement it 
C)  It provides teamwork-enabling online communication at high costs. 
D)  It is low on technological feasibility which allows managers to make to-the-minute decisions anywhere in the world.

The content of budgets are more qualitative and judgmental in nature than that of long-range plans.

What are the three organizational designs that make up international organizational structures?

_____ centers of excellence are individuals who are internationally recognized for their expertise in a function or an area.

Country organizations should be treated exclusively as a source of demand.

A firm is said to be _____ when it maintains tight controls and its strategic decision making is concentrated at headquarters.

If subsidiaries are granted a high degree of autonomy,the result is termed _____.

Which of the following statements is true about promoting global internal cooperation?

Describe the different types of centers of excellence.

A contributor is a country organization with a distinctive competence,such as product development or regional expertise.

The functional structure works best when both products and customers are relatively large and different in nature.

If market conditions with respect to product acceptance and operating conditions vary dramatically,the _____ approach is the one to choose.

Which of the following is true about controls?

_____ are formalized,long-range programs with more than a one-year horizon.

Which of the following is a "black hole" situation?

_____ refer(s)to integrating a company's information assets into a single,globally accessible system that allows more efficient collaboration and the formation of virtual teams.

The basic functions of an organization include providing a route and locus of decision making and coordination.

_____ refers to the organizational approach that provides clear global strategic direction along with the flexibility to adapt to local opportunities and requirements.

Which of the following is true of intranets?

Global Environmental Drivers

International Trade Frameworks and Policy

The Role of Culture

The Economic Environment

The Political and Legal Environment

Consumer,Industrial,and Government Markets

Strategic Planning

Analyzing People and Markets

Market Entry and Expansion

Product Management and Global Brands

Global Marketing of Services

Advertising,Promotion,and Sales

Pricing Strategies and Tactics

Global Distribution and Logistics

Social Networks and Communication

Leadership,Corporate Social Responsibility,and Sustainability

New Directions and Challenges

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Exam 10: Marketing Organization,Implementation,and Control

The content of budgets are more qualitative and judgmental in nature than that of long-range plans.

What are the three organizational designs that make up international organizational structures?

_____ centers of excellence are individuals who are internationally recognized for their expertise in a function or an area.

Country organizations should be treated exclusively as a source of demand.

A firm is said to be _____ when it maintains tight controls and its strategic decision making is concentrated at headquarters.

If subsidiaries are granted a high degree of autonomy,the result is termed _____.

Which of the following statements is true about promoting global internal cooperation?

Describe the different types of centers of excellence.

A contributor is a country organization with a distinctive competence,such as product development or regional expertise.

The functional structure works best when both products and customers are relatively large and different in nature.

If market conditions with respect to product acceptance and operating conditions vary dramatically,the _____ approach is the one to choose.

Which of the following is true about controls?

_____ are formalized,long-range programs with more than a one-year horizon.

Which of the following is a "black hole" situation?

_____ refer(s)to integrating a company's information assets into a single,globally accessible system that allows more efficient collaboration and the formation of virtual teams.

The basic functions of an organization include providing a route and locus of decision making and coordination.

_____ refers to the organizational approach that provides clear global strategic direction along with the flexibility to adapt to local opportunities and requirements.

Which of the following is true of intranets?

Global Environmental Drivers

International Trade Frameworks and Policy

The Role of Culture

The Economic Environment

The Political and Legal Environment

Consumer,Industrial,and Government Markets

Strategic Planning

Analyzing People and Markets

Market Entry and Expansion

Product Management and Global Brands

Global Marketing of Services

Advertising,Promotion,and Sales

Pricing Strategies and Tactics

Global Distribution and Logistics

Social Networks and Communication

Leadership,Corporate Social Responsibility,and Sustainability

New Directions and Challenges

Filters