Exam 12: Strategizing Structuring Learning Around The World

_______ is an organizational structure often used to alleviate the disadvantages associated with both geographic area and global product division structures,particularly when adopting a transnational strategy.

In the context of knowledge management,which of the following is true of multinational enterprises (MNEs)adopting a home replication strategy?

Tacit knowledge is non-codifiable,and its acquisition and transfer require hands-on practice.

Formal structures are easier to observe and imitate than informal structures.

_____ can be defined as the structures,processes,and systems that actively develop,leverage,and transfer knowledge.

In the context of knowledge management,which of the following is true of multinational enterprises (MNEs)adopting a transnational strategy?

A hallmark of transnational multinational enterprises is a high degree of interdependence and extensive and bi-directional flows of knowledge.

Centralized research and development guarantees persistent heterogeneity in the solutions generated by a company.

The global matrix structure supports the goal of the transnational strategy,but in practice it is often difficult to deliver because:

Which of the following is true of a localization strategy?

Which of the following is an effect of adopting a local responsiveness strategy?

Which of the following is true of the business leader of a specific country (or a geographic region)?

TrinkCan Inc.,a soft drink company in Wales,establishes new branches in England,Australia,and the United States.To minimize its costs,the company uses similar packaging,distribution,and promotion across all the countries.According to the integration-responsiveness framework,which of the following strategies is used by TrinkCan?

Formally,organizational charts specify the scope of responsibilities for various parties.

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

Multinational enterprises that engage in a _____ strategy promote global learning and diffusion of innovations in multiple ways.

Frolik Foods Inc.,a fast food franchise in the United States,opens a new outlet in Germany.The franchise develops recipes in the U.S.and then transfers them to its outlets in Germany.Which of the following strategies is being used by Frolik Foods?

Which of the following is an advantage of adopting a home replication strategy?

Multinational enterprises appoint home-country nationals as the head of a foreign subsidiary because the home-country nationals:

Which of the following is a leading problem with the international division organizational structure?