Question 1

Which of the following is not an example of a financial factor that contributes to the success of an offshoring relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Workers' language skills
B)  Intellectual property protection
C)  Tax laws
D)  Customs laws
E)  Telecom regulations A

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not supported by Thomas Friedman's triple convergence concept?

Accepted Answer

A)  The proposed "flatteners" converged around the year 2000.
B)  The "flatteners" required firms to collaborate horizontally.
C)  The Soviet economic plan was rejected.
D)  The fall of the Berlin Wall added brainpower to the global playing field.
E)  The "flatteners" operate independently from one another. E

Question 3

Which of the following is not a benefit of the globalization of industries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Production of goods worldwide
B)  Broader access to manufactured goods
C)  Broader access to services
D)  Wider access to investment funds
E)  Reduced competition E

Question 4

Manufacturing products at locations far from the home country is one of the most common functions of a global firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When a firm uses this approach to globalization they are attempting to boost revenue and market share by maximizing its local presence in a country.

Accepted Answer

A)  Aggregation
B)  Adaptation
C)  Annexation
D)  Arbitrage
E)  Animation

Question 6

Current employees should not be involved or told about efforts to outsource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As long as the new firm has a good track record,creating appropriate performance measures at the onset of a new relationship is not important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Traditional outsourcing focuses on achieving higher performance,greater flexibility,and reduced costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What is one common way that emerging nations encourage development in the country by a MNC?

Accepted Answer

A)  Establishing tax-free production zones
B)  Free transportation
C)  Matching salaries
D)  Supplemental advertising
E)  Research collaboration

Question 10

What type of factory can individual international production facilities eventually become as they gain additional competence?

Accepted Answer

A)  Server
B)  Outpost
C)  Lead
D)  Contributor
E)  Source

Question 11

Identify three items that should be evaluated very carefully when considering to outsource.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Tax-related issues are seldom a reason for globalization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What type of factory is one established to produce specific items at low cost known as?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offshore
B)  Source
C)  Server
D)  Contributor
E)  Outpost

Question 14

Variations in currency exchange rates can affect both the demand for and the supply of goods across the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is not a typical function that can easily be globalized?

Accepted Answer

A)  Manufacturing
B)  Procurement
C)  Maintenance and monitoring of equipment
D)  Customer support
E)  Inspections

Question 16

Which distribution facility normally plays a key role in facilitating global production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Large distribution facilities
B)  International sea port
C)  Rail lines
D)  Good highways
E)  Airports

Question 17

Procurement is one production function that is seldom global.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which is not an example of business process outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Payroll services
B)  Accounts payable
C)  Insurance
D)  Property accounting
E)  Quality audits

Question 19

Which of the following is not a supply chain risk associated with offshoring?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shipping delays
B)  Unavailability of shipping capacity
C)  Issues with customs
D)  Cost variations from foreign exchange fluctuations
E)  Outdated technology

Question 20

As long as a sound contract is produced and requirements are clear,cultural differences should not be a limitation of offshoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: Global Supply Chain and Service Integration

Which of the following is not an example of a financial factor that contributes to the success of an offshoring relationship?

Which of the following statements is not supported by Thomas Friedman's triple convergence concept?

Which of the following is not a benefit of the globalization of industries?

Manufacturing products at locations far from the home country is one of the most common functions of a global firm.

When a firm uses this approach to globalization they are attempting to boost revenue and market share by maximizing its local presence in a country.

Current employees should not be involved or told about efforts to outsource.

As long as the new firm has a good track record,creating appropriate performance measures at the onset of a new relationship is not important.

Traditional outsourcing focuses on achieving higher performance,greater flexibility,and reduced costs.

What is one common way that emerging nations encourage development in the country by a MNC?

What type of factory can individual international production facilities eventually become as they gain additional competence?

Identify three items that should be evaluated very carefully when considering to outsource.

Tax-related issues are seldom a reason for globalization.

What type of factory is one established to produce specific items at low cost known as?

Variations in currency exchange rates can affect both the demand for and the supply of goods across the world.

Which of the following is not a typical function that can easily be globalized?

Which distribution facility normally plays a key role in facilitating global production?

Procurement is one production function that is seldom global.

Which is not an example of business process outsourcing?

Which of the following is not a supply chain risk associated with offshoring?

As long as a sound contract is produced and requirements are clear,cultural differences should not be a limitation of offshoring.