Question 1

A global business is organized into four groups: Manufacturing,Research and Development,Finance,and Sales.This company uses a(n)______ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic region 
B)  functional 
C)  area 
D)  market 
E)  product 
A)  geographic region 
B)  functional 
C)  area 
D)  market 
E)  product

Question 2

________ is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a particular kind of divisional...

Question 3

Some companies are global and so well integrated into the countries where they have a presence,that it is difficult,if not impossible,to identify one country as the home country for these corporations.such companies are called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  domestic 
B)  stateless 
C)  divided 
D)  hybrid 
E)  matrix-based 
A)  domestic 
B)  stateless 
C)  divided 
D)  hybrid 
E)  matrix-based

Question 4

The first step a domestic firm takes when entering an international arena is usually to create an international division.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A market structure is also called area structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

At ExxonMobil,divisions include Upstream,Downstream,and Chemical.The Upstream division includes exploration,development,production,and gas and power marketing.The Downstream division includes refining and supply,fuels and marketing,and lubricants.ExxonMobil utilizes a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  market 
E)  hybrid 
A)  matrix 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  market 
E)  hybrid

Question 7

According to Carol Bartz,former CEO of Yahoo!,organizational structure can sometimes get in the way of innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A business subunit that consists of a collection of functions or departments that share responsibility for producing a particular product or service is known as a(n)_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  partition 
B)  division 
C)  structure 
D)  union 
E)  formation 
A)  partition 
B)  division 
C)  structure 
D)  union 
E)  formation

Question 9

A(n)________ refers to one type of organizational structure in which functions are grouped together to serve the needs of products,markets,or geographical regions.

Accepted Answer

divisional

Question 10

According to C.K.Prahalad,stateless corporations represent the third stage of globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Of the following,which is NOT an advantage of the functional structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  It promotes economies of scale. 
B)  It can help the organization to acquire the latest and most scale-intensive machinery. 
C)  It promotes in-depth skill development of employees. 
D)  It ensures that organizations will engage in socially responsible efforts. 
E)  It encourages collaboration,efficiency,and quality within the function. 
A)  It promotes economies of scale. 
B)  It can help the organization to acquire the latest and most scale-intensive machinery. 
C)  It promotes in-depth skill development of employees. 
D)  It ensures that organizations will engage in socially responsible efforts. 
E)  It encourages collaboration,efficiency,and quality within the function.

Question 12

An area structure is one where an organization:

Accepted Answer

A)  groups people together because they hold similar positions in a company,perform a similar set of tasks,or use the same kind of skills. 
B)  groups products into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences. 
C)  groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of the different geographical regions the company serves. 
D)  groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers. 
E)  is said to be organized by more than one dimension at the top level. 
A)  groups people together because they hold similar positions in a company,perform a similar set of tasks,or use the same kind of skills. 
B)  groups products into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences. 
C)  groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of the different geographical regions the company serves. 
D)  groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers. 
E)  is said to be organized by more than one dimension at the top level.

Question 13

A special case of the divisional structure where products are grouped into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences is called a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  divisional 
E)  hybrid 
A)  matrix 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  divisional 
E)  hybrid

Question 14

C.K.Prahalad would say that Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo is in which stage of globalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth 
E)  Fifth 
A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth 
E)  Fifth

Question 15

A(n)______ is a tool that people use to coordinate their actions to obtain something they seek or value.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)______ is a tool that people use...

Question 16

Also called customer structure or customer class structure,a ______ is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Also called customer structure or customer class...

Question 17

A(n)______ is a tool that people use to coordinate their actions to obtain something they seek or value.

Accepted Answer

A)  union 
B)  subunit 
C)  stateless corporation 
D)  structure 
E)  organization 
A)  union 
B)  subunit 
C)  stateless corporation 
D)  structure 
E)  organization

Question 18

At IBM,there are five divisions: Global Technology Services,Global Business Services,Software,Systems and Technology,and Global Financing.IBM utilizes a _____ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  matrix 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  market 
E)  hybrid 
A)  matrix 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  market 
E)  hybrid

Question 19

A market structure is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Global businesses with a narrow product line or a highly integrated product mix,such as aircraft manufacturers or oil and gas firms typically use a(n)_____ organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  functional 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  matrix 
E)  hybrid 
A)  functional 
B)  product 
C)  geographical region 
D)  matrix 
E)  hybrid

A global business is organized into four groups: Manufacturing,Research and Development,Finance,and Sales.This company uses a(n)______ structure.

________ is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences.

Some companies are global and so well integrated into the countries where they have a presence,that it is difficult,if not impossible,to identify one country as the home country for these corporations.such companies are called _____.

The first step a domestic firm takes when entering an international arena is usually to create an international division.

A market structure is also called area structure.

At ExxonMobil,divisions include Upstream,Downstream,and Chemical.The Upstream division includes exploration,development,production,and gas and power marketing.The Downstream division includes refining and supply,fuels and marketing,and lubricants.ExxonMobil utilizes a _____ structure.

According to Carol Bartz,former CEO of Yahoo!,organizational structure can sometimes get in the way of innovation.

A business subunit that consists of a collection of functions or departments that share responsibility for producing a particular product or service is known as a(n)_____.

A(n)________ refers to one type of organizational structure in which functions are grouped together to serve the needs of products,markets,or geographical regions.

According to C.K.Prahalad,stateless corporations represent the third stage of globalization.

Of the following,which is NOT an advantage of the functional structure?

An area structure is one where an organization:

A special case of the divisional structure where products are grouped into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences is called a _____ structure.

C.K.Prahalad would say that Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo is in which stage of globalization?

A(n)______ is a tool that people use to coordinate their actions to obtain something they seek or value.

Also called customer structure or customer class structure,a ______ is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers.

A(n)______ is a tool that people use to coordinate their actions to obtain something they seek or value.

At IBM,there are five divisions: Global Technology Services,Global Business Services,Software,Systems and Technology,and Global Financing.IBM utilizes a _____ structure.

A market structure is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers.

Global businesses with a narrow product line or a highly integrated product mix,such as aircraft manufacturers or oil and gas firms typically use a(n)_____ organizational structure.

The Rise of Globalization

The Evolution of International Business

Regional Economic Integration

The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates

The Cultural Environment of Global Business

The Legal,economic and Political Environment of Global Business

Entry Strategies in Global Business

Control of Global Business

Corruption and Ethics in Global Business

Global Human Resource Management

Global Marketing

Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management

Global Financial Management

Global Accounting and Taxation

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Exam 10: The Organization of Global Business

A global business is organized into four groups: Manufacturing,Research and Development,Finance,and Sales.This company uses a(n)______ structure.

________ is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences.

Some companies are global and so well integrated into the countries where they have a presence,that it is difficult,if not impossible,to identify one country as the home country for these corporations.such companies are called _____.

The first step a domestic firm takes when entering an international arena is usually to create an international division.

A market structure is also called area structure.

At ExxonMobil,divisions include Upstream,Downstream,and Chemical.The Upstream division includes exploration,development,production,and gas and power marketing.The Downstream division includes refining and supply,fuels and marketing,and lubricants.ExxonMobil utilizes a _____ structure.

According to Carol Bartz,former CEO of Yahoo!,organizational structure can sometimes get in the way of innovation.

A business subunit that consists of a collection of functions or departments that share responsibility for producing a particular product or service is known as a(n)_____.

A(n)________ refers to one type of organizational structure in which functions are grouped together to serve the needs of products,markets,or geographical regions.

According to C.K.Prahalad,stateless corporations represent the third stage of globalization.

Of the following,which is NOT an advantage of the functional structure?

An area structure is one where an organization:

A special case of the divisional structure where products are grouped into separate divisions according to their similarities or differences is called a _____ structure.

C.K.Prahalad would say that Chinese computer manufacturer Lenovo is in which stage of globalization?

A(n)______ is a tool that people use to coordinate their actions to obtain something they seek or value.

Also called customer structure or customer class structure,a ______ is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers.

A(n)______ is a tool that people use to coordinate their actions to obtain something they seek or value.

At IBM,there are five divisions: Global Technology Services,Global Business Services,Software,Systems and Technology,and Global Financing.IBM utilizes a _____ structure.

A market structure is a particular kind of divisional structure that groups products into separate divisions according to the needs of different customers.

Global businesses with a narrow product line or a highly integrated product mix,such as aircraft manufacturers or oil and gas firms typically use a(n)_____ organizational structure.

The Rise of Globalization

The Evolution of International Business

Regional Economic Integration

The International Flow of Funds and Exchange Rates

The Cultural Environment of Global Business

The Legal,economic and Political Environment of Global Business

Entry Strategies in Global Business

Control of Global Business

Corruption and Ethics in Global Business

Global Human Resource Management

Global Marketing

Global Operations and Supply-Chain Management

Global Financial Management

Global Accounting and Taxation

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