Question 1

How has offshoring contributed to complex supply-chain management? What are some examples?

Accepted Answer

One interesting lesson we can take away

Question 2

The chapter indicates that Burberry is an example of causal ambiguity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

​When it comes to competing internationally,firms that are successful domestically typically:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Are more successful internationally. 
B)  ​Are on their way to becoming global cult brands. 
C)  ​Find that cross-border capabilities may or may not be the same. 
D)  ​Find that factors that lead to success domestically are easily translated to competing internationally. 
A)  ​Are more successful internationally. 
B)  ​Are on their way to becoming global cult brands. 
C)  ​Find that cross-border capabilities may or may not be the same. 
D)  ​Find that factors that lead to success domestically are easily translated to competing internationally.

Question 4

Examining whether a firm has resources and capabilities to perform a particular activity in a manner superior to competitors is known as _________ in SWOT analysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  Parity 
B)  Competition 
C)  Benchmarking 
D)  Standardization 
A)  Parity 
B)  Competition 
C)  Benchmarking 
D)  Standardization

Question 5

Traditional resource-based view:

Accepted Answer

A)  Overemphasizes leveraging existing resources/capabilities. 
B)  Overemphasizes developing new resources/capabilities. 
C)  Does not include an assessment of a firm's capabilities. 
D)  Is primarily focused on a firm's tangible resources and capabilities. 
A)  Overemphasizes leveraging existing resources/capabilities. 
B)  Overemphasizes developing new resources/capabilities. 
C)  Does not include an assessment of a firm's capabilities. 
D)  Is primarily focused on a firm's tangible resources and capabilities.

Question 6

How is it possible for a strength to become a weakness? How does IBM illustrate that possibility?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between valuable resour

How has offshoring contributed to complex supply-chain management? What are some examples?

The chapter indicates that Burberry is an example of causal ambiguity.

When it comes to competing internationally,firms that are successful domestically typically:

Examining whether a firm has resources and capabilities to perform a particular activity in a manner superior to competitors is known as _________ in SWOT analysis.

Traditional resource-based view:

How is it possible for a strength to become a weakness? How does IBM illustrate that possibility?

Strategizing Around the Globe

Managing Industry Competition

Emphasizing Institutions, cultures, and Ethics

Growing and Internationalizingthe Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Making Strategic Alliancee and Networks Work

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Diversifying, acquiring, and Restructuring

Strategizing, structuring, and Learningaround the World

Governing the Corporation Around the World

Strategizing With Corporate Social Responsibility

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Exam 3: Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

How has offshoring contributed to complex supply-chain management? What are some examples?

The chapter indicates that Burberry is an example of causal ambiguity.

​When it comes to competing internationally,firms that are successful domestically typically:

Examining whether a firm has resources and capabilities to perform a particular activity in a manner superior to competitors is known as _________ in SWOT analysis.

Traditional resource-based view:

How is it possible for a strength to become a weakness? How does IBM illustrate that possibility?

Strategizing Around the Globe

Managing Industry Competition

Emphasizing Institutions, cultures, and Ethics

Growing and Internationalizingthe Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Making Strategic Alliancee and Networks Work

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Diversifying, acquiring, and Restructuring

Strategizing, structuring, and Learningaround the World

Governing the Corporation Around the World

Strategizing With Corporate Social Responsibility

Filters

When it comes to competing internationally,firms that are successful domestically typically: