Question 1

Transformational outsourcing refers to the view that global sourcing can produce gains in efficiency and profitability by fully leveraging talent around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Overlooking cultural differences in cross-border alliances can create a negative impact when ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  target country has similar views on organizational formality
B)  target country and host country equally participate in decision making
C)  target country is technologically superior to the host country
D)  target country has conflicting practices and systems D

Question 3

Which of the following types of alliances can be formed between a company and a foreign government?

Accepted Answer

A)  international joint venture
B)  equity strategic alliance
C)  non-equity strategic alliance
D)  global strategic alliance D

Question 4

According to Berdrow and Lane, the process of transfer can be defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  managing the flow of existing knowledge between parents and from the parents to the IJV
B)  managing the transformation and creation of knowledge within the IJV through its independent activities
C)  managing the flow of transformed and newly created knowledge from the IJV back to the parents
D)  capturing and keeping knowledge confidential that exists among the local partners

Question 5

The dual role of strategic alliance refers to the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  constant requirement of resources and markets
B)  process of finding skilled personnel and training them to work efficiently
C)  conflict between cooperation and competition
D)  differences between home and host governments

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to company specialists who provide other companies with services such as Web site translation?

Accepted Answer

A)  e-commerce enablers
B)  virtual global teams
C)  e-businesses
D)  born globals

Question 7

Working partnerships between two or more companies across national boundaries and increasingly across industries are referred to as global strategic alliances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following most likely provides a strategic advantage during the implementation of a global alliance?

Accepted Answer

A)  non-collaboration in competitively sensitive areas
B)  unified technology infrastructure
C)  centralized decision making by one partner
D)  high levels of competition between the partners

Question 9

Trout Corp., Kirgo Ltd., and Sturgeon Inc., three of the leading construction companies in the United States, have decided to join hands and create a new cement manufacturing company.According to their agreement, Trout Corp.will have 50 percent equity, Kirgo Ltd.will have 20 percent equity, and Sturgeon Inc.will have 30 percent equity.In this given scenario, Sturgeon Inc.is referred to as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  minority JV partner
B)  majority JV partner
C)  sole proprietor
D)  franchisor

Question 10

Cross-border allies usually collaborate effectively, and are most often associated with long lasting trust and loyalty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following terms refers to a bond between specially connected firms that generates preferential treatment to members of the network?

Accepted Answer

A)  kanban
B)  kaizen
C)  guanxihu
D)  guanxi

Question 12

Most global manufacturers have equity alliances with suppliers, sub-assemblers, and distributors-forming a network of internal family and financial links.Risk-sharing is often the motive behind equity alliances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One major advantage of cross-border alliances is that there is a potential loss of a company's technology and knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In order to minimize potential problems in alliances, companies should most likely choose partners with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  competitively sensitive technology
B)  complementary products and skills
C)  significant control of the target market
D)  superior bargaining power in the same industry

Question 15

Which of the following is a typical task performed by e-commerce enablers?

Accepted Answer

A)  evaluating skill sets of personnel
B)  conducting performance appraisals
C)  establishing criteria for partnership
D)  screening orders

Question 16

Cross-border alliances are used to gain rapid entry into a new or consolidating industry and to take advantage of synergies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A joint venture is a situation in which two or more partners have different relative ownership shares in the new venture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

NextLinx Corporation provides a wide range of strategic implementation services for small- and medium-sized organizations.It allows all trading partners to collaborate in a single online location, using the same information and processes.Therefore, NextLinx is an example of a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  e-commerce enabler
B)  knowledge management firm
C)  IJV controller
D)  outsourcing company

Question 19

The term International Joint Venture (IJV)control refers to the processes that management puts in place so as to direct the success of the firm's goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What are some of the complexities of managing and implementing a global alliance? How can e-commerce enablers assist the process?

Accepted Answer

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Exam 7: Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Transformational outsourcing refers to the view that global sourcing can produce gains in efficiency and profitability by fully leveraging talent around the world.

Overlooking cultural differences in cross-border alliances can create a negative impact when ________.

Which of the following types of alliances can be formed between a company and a foreign government?

According to Berdrow and Lane, the process of transfer can be defined as ________.

The dual role of strategic alliance refers to the ________.

Which of the following terms refers to company specialists who provide other companies with services such as Web site translation?

Working partnerships between two or more companies across national boundaries and increasingly across industries are referred to as global strategic alliances.

Which of the following most likely provides a strategic advantage during the implementation of a global alliance?

Cross-border allies usually collaborate effectively, and are most often associated with long lasting trust and loyalty.

Which of the following terms refers to a bond between specially connected firms that generates preferential treatment to members of the network?

Most global manufacturers have equity alliances with suppliers, sub-assemblers, and distributors-forming a network of internal family and financial links.Risk-sharing is often the motive behind equity alliances.

One major advantage of cross-border alliances is that there is a potential loss of a company's technology and knowledge.

In order to minimize potential problems in alliances, companies should most likely choose partners with ________.

Which of the following is a typical task performed by e-commerce enablers?

Cross-border alliances are used to gain rapid entry into a new or consolidating industry and to take advantage of synergies.

A joint venture is a situation in which two or more partners have different relative ownership shares in the new venture.

NextLinx Corporation provides a wide range of strategic implementation services for small- and medium-sized organizations.It allows all trading partners to collaborate in a single online location, using the same information and processes.Therefore, NextLinx is an example of a(n) ________.

The term International Joint Venture (IJV)control refers to the processes that management puts in place so as to direct the success of the firm's goals.

What are some of the complexities of managing and implementing a global alliance? How can e-commerce enablers assist the process?