Question 1

​Because knowledge is undoubtedly a resource for any firm,describe the resource-based considerations that go into knowledge management.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge management-the structures,proc

Question 2

Transnational strategy aims to capture "the best of both worlds" by endeavoring to be both cost efficient and locally responsive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

No one argues that knowledge management is the defining feature of MNEs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

MNEs often must rely on a great deal of informal integrating mechanisms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Unique to international competition are the pressures for local responsiveness,which are reflected in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Consumer preferences. 
B)  Distribution channels. 
C)  Host country demands. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Consumer preferences. 
B)  Distribution channels. 
C)  Host country demands. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 6

​Of the four types of multinational enterprises,home replication experiences the most limited flow of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE of globalized R&D?

Accepted Answer

A)  For large firms,there are actually diminishing returns for R&D. 
B)  One way to access such a high technology and research-rich cluster is to avoid FDI. 
C)  R&D work performed by different locations and teams around the world virtually guarantees failure. 
D)  Global virtual teams,which do not meet face to face,may overcome communication and relationship barriers. 
A)  For large firms,there are actually diminishing returns for R&D. 
B)  One way to access such a high technology and research-rich cluster is to avoid FDI. 
C)  R&D work performed by different locations and teams around the world virtually guarantees failure. 
D)  Global virtual teams,which do not meet face to face,may overcome communication and relationship barriers.

Question 8

Four strategic choices for MNEs do NOT include:

Accepted Answer

A)  Home replication. 
B)  Domestic. 
C)  Multidomestic. 
D)  Transnational. 
A)  Home replication. 
B)  Domestic. 
C)  Multidomestic. 
D)  Transnational.

Question 9

Many MNEs have phased out the international division structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

European MNE's are more likely than Japanese MNE to appoint host-country or third country nationals as head of a foreign subsidiary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In which of the following structures are foreign subsidiary managers not given sufficient voice relative to domestic managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  International division structure. 
B)  Geographic area structure. 
C)  Global product division structure. 
D)  Global matrix structure. 
A)  International division structure. 
B)  Geographic area structure. 
C)  Global product division structure. 
D)  Global matrix structure.

Question 12

​A main advantage of a global standardization strategy is that it leverages low-cost advantages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In a transnational MNE,the role of subsidiaries is to adapt and leverage parent company competencies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​In knowledge management,when the role of foreign subsidiaries is make differentiated contributions that are integrated in worldwide operations,the MNE is following a:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Home replication strategy. 
B)  ​Localization strategy. 
C)  ​Global standardization strategy. 
D)  ​Transnational strategy. 
A)  ​Home replication strategy. 
B)  ​Localization strategy. 
C)  ​Global standardization strategy. 
D)  ​Transnational strategy.

Question 15

​The integration-responsiveness framework for dealing with pressures focuses on:

Accepted Answer

A)  How to simultaneously deal with cost reduction and local responsiveness. 
B)  Host country demands and expectations. 
C)  Making local customers and governments happy. 
D)  Producing a global version of a product or service. 
A)  How to simultaneously deal with cost reduction and local responsiveness. 
B)  Host country demands and expectations. 
C)  Making local customers and governments happy. 
D)  Producing a global version of a product or service.

Question 16

​Knowledge flow in MNEs follows the path of a top-down hierarchy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

​A customer-focused solution in which a provider sells whatever combination of goods and services the customers prefer is known as a global account structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is hard to distinguish between subsidiary initiative and empire building.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Subsidiary initiatives that are not consistent with corporate-wide goals:​

Accepted Answer

A)  Lead to potential chaos.​ 
B)  ​Are essential for entrepreneurship within the MNE. 
C)  ​Marginalize the roles of subsidiary managers. 
D)  ​Are characteristic of decentralized MNE structures. 
A)  Lead to potential chaos.​ 
B)  ​Are essential for entrepreneurship within the MNE. 
C)  ​Marginalize the roles of subsidiary managers. 
D)  ​Are characteristic of decentralized MNE structures.

Question 20

Industrial-products firms tend to adopt geographic area divisions,and consumer-goods companies often rely on global product divisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Because knowledge is undoubtedly a resource for any firm,describe the resource-based considerations that go into knowledge management.

Transnational strategy aims to capture "the best of both worlds" by endeavoring to be both cost efficient and locally responsive.

No one argues that knowledge management is the defining feature of MNEs.

MNEs often must rely on a great deal of informal integrating mechanisms.

Unique to international competition are the pressures for local responsiveness,which are reflected in:

Of the four types of multinational enterprises,home replication experiences the most limited flow of knowledge.

Which of the following is TRUE of globalized R&D?

Four strategic choices for MNEs do NOT include:

Many MNEs have phased out the international division structure.

European MNE's are more likely than Japanese MNE to appoint host-country or third country nationals as head of a foreign subsidiary.

In which of the following structures are foreign subsidiary managers not given sufficient voice relative to domestic managers?

A main advantage of a global standardization strategy is that it leverages low-cost advantages.

In a transnational MNE,the role of subsidiaries is to adapt and leverage parent company competencies.

In knowledge management,when the role of foreign subsidiaries is make differentiated contributions that are integrated in worldwide operations,the MNE is following a:

The integration-responsiveness framework for dealing with pressures focuses on:

Knowledge flow in MNEs follows the path of a top-down hierarchy.

A customer-focused solution in which a provider sells whatever combination of goods and services the customers prefer is known as a global account structure.

It is hard to distinguish between subsidiary initiative and empire building.

Subsidiary initiatives that are not consistent with corporate-wide goals:

Industrial-products firms tend to adopt geographic area divisions,and consumer-goods companies often rely on global product divisions.

Strategizing Around the Globe

Managing Industry Competition

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

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

Governing the Corporation Around the World

Strategizing With Corporate Social Responsibility

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Exam 10: Strategizing, structuring, and Learningaround the World

​Because knowledge is undoubtedly a resource for any firm,describe the resource-based considerations that go into knowledge management.

Transnational strategy aims to capture "the best of both worlds" by endeavoring to be both cost efficient and locally responsive.

No one argues that knowledge management is the defining feature of MNEs.

MNEs often must rely on a great deal of informal integrating mechanisms.

Unique to international competition are the pressures for local responsiveness,which are reflected in:

​Of the four types of multinational enterprises,home replication experiences the most limited flow of knowledge.

Which of the following is TRUE of globalized R&D?

Four strategic choices for MNEs do NOT include:

Many MNEs have phased out the international division structure.

European MNE's are more likely than Japanese MNE to appoint host-country or third country nationals as head of a foreign subsidiary.

In which of the following structures are foreign subsidiary managers not given sufficient voice relative to domestic managers?

​A main advantage of a global standardization strategy is that it leverages low-cost advantages.

In a transnational MNE,the role of subsidiaries is to adapt and leverage parent company competencies.

​In knowledge management,when the role of foreign subsidiaries is make differentiated contributions that are integrated in worldwide operations,the MNE is following a:

​The integration-responsiveness framework for dealing with pressures focuses on:

​Knowledge flow in MNEs follows the path of a top-down hierarchy.

​A customer-focused solution in which a provider sells whatever combination of goods and services the customers prefer is known as a global account structure.

It is hard to distinguish between subsidiary initiative and empire building.

Subsidiary initiatives that are not consistent with corporate-wide goals:​

Industrial-products firms tend to adopt geographic area divisions,and consumer-goods companies often rely on global product divisions.

Strategizing Around the Globe

Managing Industry Competition

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

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

Governing the Corporation Around the World

Strategizing With Corporate Social Responsibility

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Because knowledge is undoubtedly a resource for any firm,describe the resource-based considerations that go into knowledge management.

Of the four types of multinational enterprises,home replication experiences the most limited flow of knowledge.

A main advantage of a global standardization strategy is that it leverages low-cost advantages.

In knowledge management,when the role of foreign subsidiaries is make differentiated contributions that are integrated in worldwide operations,the MNE is following a:

The integration-responsiveness framework for dealing with pressures focuses on:

Knowledge flow in MNEs follows the path of a top-down hierarchy.

A customer-focused solution in which a provider sells whatever combination of goods and services the customers prefer is known as a global account structure.

Subsidiary initiatives that are not consistent with corporate-wide goals: