Question 1

The ________ strategy uses exports and licenses to penetrate globally.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ strategy uses exports and licenses...

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of value-chain analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) product research 
B) quality management 
C) supply chain management 
D) marketing 
E) human resources 
A) product research 
B) quality management 
C) supply chain management 
D) marketing 
E) human resources

Question 3

SWOT analysis is a method of determining external strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the international operations strategies involves low cost reductions and low local responsiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) international strategy 
B) global strategy 
C) transnational strategy 
D) multidomestic strategy 
E) worldwide strategy 
A) international strategy 
B) global strategy 
C) transnational strategy 
D) multidomestic strategy 
E) worldwide strategy

Question 5

The theory of competitive advantage implies that you should allow another firm to perform work activities for your company if that company can do it more productively than you can.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A company is deciding between 2 foreign firms to provide its call center services.A factor-rating method is used.Factors are rated on a scale of 1-10,with 10 being the best score.
A: If the factors are weighted equally (respective weights of .3333),which firm is preferred?
B: Suppose a consultant recommended that Factor 2 be twice as important as Factor 1,while Factor 3 should be four times as important as Factor 1.Which firm is best now using a weighted method? (Round your weights to the nearest four decimal places. )

Accepted Answer

A: Firm A = 10(.3333)+ 7(.3333)+ 4 (.333

Question 7

One reason to globalize is to learn to improve operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An organization that has worked to achieve global uniformity in cultural and ethical issues such as bribery,child labor,and environmental regulations is ________.

Accepted Answer

the World

Question 9

Which of the following statements is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A) KSFs are often necessary,but not sufficient for competitive advantage. 
B) KSFs are often sufficient,but not necessary for competitive advantage. 
C) KSFs are neither necessary nor sufficient for competitive advantage. 
D) KSFs are both necessary and sufficient for competitive advantage. 
E) None of the above statements is correct. 
A) KSFs are often necessary,but not sufficient for competitive advantage. 
B) KSFs are often sufficient,but not necessary for competitive advantage. 
C) KSFs are neither necessary nor sufficient for competitive advantage. 
D) KSFs are both necessary and sufficient for competitive advantage. 
E) None of the above statements is correct.

Question 10

The ________ is how an organization expects to achieve its missions and goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is how an organization expects...

Question 11

A multinational corporation is a firm with extensive international business involvement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cost cutting in international operations can take place because of:

Accepted Answer

A) lower taxes and tariffs. 
B) lower wage scales. 
C) lower indirect costs. 
D) less stringent regulations. 
E) all of the above. 
A) lower taxes and tariffs. 
B) lower wage scales. 
C) lower indirect costs. 
D) less stringent regulations. 
E) all of the above.

Question 13

Identify five countries from which Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has suppliers.

Accepted Answer

Any five of: France,

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of competing on quick response?

Accepted Answer

A) A firm produces its product with less raw material waste than its competitors do. 
B) A firm offers more reliable products than its competitors do. 
C) A firm's products are introduced into the market faster than its competitors' products. 
D) A firm utilizes its capacity more effectively than its competitors do. 
E) A firm advertises more than its competitors do. 
A) A firm produces its product with less raw material waste than its competitors do. 
B) A firm offers more reliable products than its competitors do. 
C) A firm's products are introduced into the market faster than its competitors' products. 
D) A firm utilizes its capacity more effectively than its competitors do. 
E) A firm advertises more than its competitors do.

Question 15

Boeing's development of the 787 Dreamliner is an example of a company obtaining a competitive advantage through product differentiation/innovation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is true of maquiladoras?

Accepted Answer

A) They discourage foreign businesses from outsourcing. 
B) They assess tariffs only on the value-added work done. 
C) They originated in China. 
D) None of the above 
E) All of the above 
A) They discourage foreign businesses from outsourcing. 
B) They assess tariffs only on the value-added work done. 
C) They originated in China. 
D) None of the above 
E) All of the above

Question 17

Outsourcing is an extension of the long-standing practice of ________ production activities.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Outsourcing is an extension of the long-standing...

Question 18

Which of the international operations strategies uses import/export or licensing of existing products?

Accepted Answer

A) international strategy 
B) global strategy 
C) transnational strategy 
D) multidomestic strategy 
E) worldwide strategy 
A) international strategy 
B) global strategy 
C) transnational strategy 
D) multidomestic strategy 
E) worldwide strategy

Question 19

Response-based competitive advantage can be:

Accepted Answer

A) flexible response. 
B) reliable response. 
C) quick response. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above. 
A) flexible response. 
B) reliable response. 
C) quick response. 
D) all of the above. 
E) none of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate mission is shaped by functional strategies. 
B) Corporate strategy is shaped by functional strategies. 
C) Functional strategies are shaped by corporate strategy. 
D) External conditions are shaped by corporate mission. 
E) Functional area missions are merged to become the organizational mission. 
A) Corporate mission is shaped by functional strategies. 
B) Corporate strategy is shaped by functional strategies. 
C) Functional strategies are shaped by corporate strategy. 
D) External conditions are shaped by corporate mission. 
E) Functional area missions are merged to become the organizational mission.

Exam 2: Operations Strategy in a Global Environment

The ________ strategy uses exports and licenses to penetrate globally.

Which of the following is not part of value-chain analysis?

SWOT analysis is a method of determining external strengths and weaknesses and internal opportunities and threats.

Which of the international operations strategies involves low cost reductions and low local responsiveness?

The theory of competitive advantage implies that you should allow another firm to perform work activities for your company if that company can do it more productively than you can.

One reason to globalize is to learn to improve operations.

An organization that has worked to achieve global uniformity in cultural and ethical issues such as bribery,child labor,and environmental regulations is ________.

Which of the following statements is most correct?

The ________ is how an organization expects to achieve its missions and goals.

A multinational corporation is a firm with extensive international business involvement.

Cost cutting in international operations can take place because of:

Identify five countries from which Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has suppliers.

Which of the following is an example of competing on quick response?

Boeing's development of the 787 Dreamliner is an example of a company obtaining a competitive advantage through product differentiation/innovation.

Which of the following is true of maquiladoras?

Outsourcing is an extension of the long-standing practice of ________ production activities.

Which of the international operations strategies uses import/export or licensing of existing products?

Response-based competitive advantage can be:

Which of the following statements is true?

Operations and Productivity

Project Management

Forecasting

Design of Goods and Services

Managing Quality

Process Strategy

Location Strategies

Layout Strategies

Human Resources,job Design,and Work Measurement

Supply Chain Management

Inventory Management

Aggregate Planning and Sop

Material Requirements Planning Mrpand Erp

Short-Term Scheduling

Jit,tps,and Lean Operations

Maintenance and Reliability

Sustainability in the Supply Chain

Statistical Process Control

Capacity and Constraint Management

Supply Chain Management Analytics

Decision-Making Tools

Linear Programming

Transportation Models

Waiting-Line Models

Learning Curves

Simulation

Filters