Question 1

________ are working partnerships between companies across national boundaries and increasingly across industries.

Accepted Answer

A)  Global strategic alliances 
B)  National strategic alliances 
C)  Domestic strategic alliances 
D)  Transitional strategic alliances 
A)  Global strategic alliances 
B)  National strategic alliances 
C)  Domestic strategic alliances 
D)  Transitional strategic alliances

Question 2

According to research, which of the following is NOT one of the national and corporate cultural differences between the management styles of U.K. and continental European firms?

Accepted Answer

A)  attitudes toward risk 
B)  organizational formality 
C)  use of appraisal systems 
D)  attitudes toward funding 
A)  attitudes toward risk 
B)  organizational formality 
C)  use of appraisal systems 
D)  attitudes toward funding

Question 3

Research has shown that the less stable Russian institutional environment has influenced Russian managers to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  focus more on short-term benefits 
B)  focus more on modern marketing techniques 
C)  select partners that have complementary capabilities 
D)  select partners that provide access to financial capital 
A)  focus more on short-term benefits 
B)  focus more on modern marketing techniques 
C)  select partners that have complementary capabilities 
D)  select partners that provide access to financial capital

Question 4

According to research by Dovev Lavie, which of the following is a value creation strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  setting organizational buffers between competing partners 
B)  allying with multiple partners in one industry to limit power 
C)  integrating network and internal resources to create synergies 
D)  aligning organizational units to create coherent interfaces 
A)  setting organizational buffers between competing partners 
B)  allying with multiple partners in one industry to limit power 
C)  integrating network and internal resources to create synergies 
D)  aligning organizational units to create coherent interfaces

Question 5

Describe the process of knowledge management in international joint ventures.

Accepted Answer

Knowledge management is the conscious an

Question 6

Opening your own subsidiary in the host country may be better than contracting with an outside firm in the host country if it is crucial for you to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  produce gains in efficiency, productivity, and quality 
B)  keep control of proprietary technology and processes 
C)  minimize jobs losses in the home country 
D)  market your products in the host country 
A)  produce gains in efficiency, productivity, and quality 
B)  keep control of proprietary technology and processes 
C)  minimize jobs losses in the home country 
D)  market your products in the host country

Question 7

Which of the following terms refers to a new independent entity that is mutually created and owned by two or more parent companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  e-business 
B)  subsidiary 
C)  franchise 
D)  joint venture 
A)  e-business 
B)  subsidiary 
C)  franchise 
D)  joint venture

Question 8

Which of the following factors most significantly affects all other variables necessary for the successful implementation of a global alliance?

Accepted Answer

A)  policies 
B)  structure 
C)  leadership 
D)  performance 
A)  policies 
B)  structure 
C)  leadership 
D)  performance

Question 9

According to research, all of the following are MNC concerns about doing business in Russia EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  bribery 
B)  corruption 
C)  weak legal systems 
D)  currency instability 
A)  bribery 
B)  corruption 
C)  weak legal systems 
D)  currency instability

Question 10

What are some of the challenges in implementing global alliances?

Accepted Answer

Problems relate to shared ownership, dif

Question 11

Barton & Green is an MNC based in the U.S. that makes a wide range of consumer cleaning products. Executives at the firm are considering the idea of outsourcing the company's IT infrastructure. Which of the following best supports the argument that Barton & Green should outsource its IT infrastructure to a firm in India, TMC Enterprises?

Accepted Answer

A)  The main competitor of Barton & Green outsources all IT functions. 
B)  Outsourcing will enhance Barton & Green's competitiveness. 
C)  Barton & Green's employees frequently need IT support. 
D)  Barton & Green has proprietary technology and processes. 
A)  The main competitor of Barton & Green outsources all IT functions. 
B)  Outsourcing will enhance Barton & Green's competitiveness. 
C)  Barton & Green's employees frequently need IT support. 
D)  Barton & Green has proprietary technology and processes.

Question 12

All of the following are typical tasks performed by e-commerce enablers EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ensuring compliance with trade agreements 
B)  conducting performance appraisals 
C)  paying custom charges 
D)  screening orders 
A)  ensuring compliance with trade agreements 
B)  conducting performance appraisals 
C)  paying custom charges 
D)  screening orders

Question 13

What variable is frequently overlooked when deciding on entry strategies and alliances, particularly when the target country is perceived to be similar to the home country?

Accepted Answer

A)  political stability 
B)  culture 
C)  currency stability 
D)  competition 
A)  political stability 
B)  culture 
C)  currency stability 
D)  competition

Question 14

According to research, which of the following is LEAST likely to cause a global alliance to fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  differences in national cultures 
B)  issues with power distribution 
C)  differences in organizational systems 
D)  unnecessary government intervention 
A)  differences in national cultures 
B)  issues with power distribution 
C)  differences in organizational systems 
D)  unnecessary government intervention

Question 15

One of the key differences between Western expatriates and Hungarian managers is that while ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Western expatriates focus on the future, Hungarians focus on the short-term 
B)  Western expatriates work in large hierarchical structures, Hungarians work in small, flat structures 
C)  Western expatriates use opaque information systems, Hungarians use transparent information systems 
D)  Western expatriates have informal, administrative HR systems, Hungarians have formal, strategic HR systems 
A)  Western expatriates focus on the future, Hungarians focus on the short-term 
B)  Western expatriates work in large hierarchical structures, Hungarians work in small, flat structures 
C)  Western expatriates use opaque information systems, Hungarians use transparent information systems 
D)  Western expatriates have informal, administrative HR systems, Hungarians have formal, strategic HR systems

Question 16

Why is Russia considered a risky country for joint ventures? What are some of the specific risks?

Accepted Answer

Some foreign companies have been concern

Question 17

According to experts, managers of foreign companies planning to set up business in Russia should ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  realize that paying bribes is a necessary aspect of conducting business in Russia 
B)  assign funds for local promotion and advertising to establish a corporate image 
C)  use only home country managers to avoid problems with local corruption 
D)  avoid communicating with regional authorities about business activities 
A)  realize that paying bribes is a necessary aspect of conducting business in Russia 
B)  assign funds for local promotion and advertising to establish a corporate image 
C)  use only home country managers to avoid problems with local corruption 
D)  avoid communicating with regional authorities about business activities

Question 18

How can firms increase the likelihood of forming a successful global alliance? What should firms do to ensure that their alliances with Russian firms are successful?

Accepted Answer

(1)Choose a partner with compatible stra

Question 19

All of the following are typical reasons for forming cross-border alliances EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding import barriers 
B)  sharing R&D costs and risks 
C)  gaining access to specific markets 
D)  testing marketing campaigns overseas 
A)  avoiding import barriers 
B)  sharing R&D costs and risks 
C)  gaining access to specific markets 
D)  testing marketing campaigns overseas

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to working partnerships between MNCs across national boundaries and often across industries?

Accepted Answer

A)  transnational corporations 
B)  strategic alliances 
C)  foreign subsidiaries 
D)  turnkey operations 
A)  transnational corporations 
B)  strategic alliances 
C)  foreign subsidiaries 
D)  turnkey operations

________ are working partnerships between companies across national boundaries and increasingly across industries.

According to research, which of the following is NOT one of the national and corporate cultural differences between the management styles of U.K. and continental European firms?

Research has shown that the less stable Russian institutional environment has influenced Russian managers to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

According to research by Dovev Lavie, which of the following is a value creation strategy?

Describe the process of knowledge management in international joint ventures.

Opening your own subsidiary in the host country may be better than contracting with an outside firm in the host country if it is crucial for you to ________.

Which of the following terms refers to a new independent entity that is mutually created and owned by two or more parent companies?

Which of the following factors most significantly affects all other variables necessary for the successful implementation of a global alliance?

According to research, all of the following are MNC concerns about doing business in Russia EXCEPT ________.

What are some of the challenges in implementing global alliances?

All of the following are typical tasks performed by e-commerce enablers EXCEPT ________.

What variable is frequently overlooked when deciding on entry strategies and alliances, particularly when the target country is perceived to be similar to the home country?

According to research, which of the following is LEAST likely to cause a global alliance to fail?

One of the key differences between Western expatriates and Hungarian managers is that while ________.

Why is Russia considered a risky country for joint ventures? What are some of the specific risks?

According to experts, managers of foreign companies planning to set up business in Russia should ________.

How can firms increase the likelihood of forming a successful global alliance? What should firms do to ensure that their alliances with Russian firms are successful?

All of the following are typical reasons for forming cross-border alliances EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following terms refers to working partnerships between MNCs across national boundaries and often across industries?

Assessing the Environment Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence Social Responsibility and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing Training and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 7: Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

________ are working partnerships between companies across national boundaries and increasingly across industries.

According to research, which of the following is NOT one of the national and corporate cultural differences between the management styles of U.K. and continental European firms?

Research has shown that the less stable Russian institutional environment has influenced Russian managers to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

According to research by Dovev Lavie, which of the following is a value creation strategy?

Describe the process of knowledge management in international joint ventures.

Opening your own subsidiary in the host country may be better than contracting with an outside firm in the host country if it is crucial for you to ________.

Which of the following terms refers to a new independent entity that is mutually created and owned by two or more parent companies?

Which of the following factors most significantly affects all other variables necessary for the successful implementation of a global alliance?

According to research, all of the following are MNC concerns about doing business in Russia EXCEPT ________.

What are some of the challenges in implementing global alliances?

All of the following are typical tasks performed by e-commerce enablers EXCEPT ________.

What variable is frequently overlooked when deciding on entry strategies and alliances, particularly when the target country is perceived to be similar to the home country?

According to research, which of the following is LEAST likely to cause a global alliance to fail?

One of the key differences between Western expatriates and Hungarian managers is that while ________.

Why is Russia considered a risky country for joint ventures? What are some of the specific risks?

According to experts, managers of foreign companies planning to set up business in Russia should ________.

How can firms increase the likelihood of forming a successful global alliance? What should firms do to ensure that their alliances with Russian firms are successful?

All of the following are typical reasons for forming cross-border alliances EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following terms refers to working partnerships between MNCs across national boundaries and often across industries?

Assessing the Environment Political, Economic, Legal, Technological

Managing Interdependence Social Responsibility and Ethics

Understanding the Role of Culture

Communicating Across Cultures

Cross Cultural Negotiation and Decision Making

Formulating Strategy

Organization Structure and Control Systems

Staffing Training and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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