Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about Organizational Design

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational design is the process used by management to determine the formal
Arrangement of components such as the headquarters, subsidiaries, business units/
Divisions within the headquarters and subsidiaries, product lines, jobs, positions,
Tasks, and reporting relationships in the organization 
B)  Organizational design is the outcome, whereas organizational structure is the process. 
C)  The organizational design depends on how well MNEs can determine their core business and their ability to expand 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Organizational design is the process used by management to determine the formal
Arrangement of components such as the headquarters, subsidiaries, business units/
Divisions within the headquarters and subsidiaries, product lines, jobs, positions,
Tasks, and reporting relationships in the organization 
B)  Organizational design is the outcome, whereas organizational structure is the process. 
C)  The organizational design depends on how well MNEs can determine their core business and their ability to expand 
D)  All of the above A

Question 2

Describe the concerns with the Global Matrix Structure.

Accepted Answer

The matrix structures involve two or more lines of reporting. Typically, there will be a country "leg" to the matrix with managers reporting to a local, national boss and reporting to a product group or regional or HQs functional office. Sometimes, there are three or more legs. They may be given equal importance (solid line reporting) or may have different priority levels, with a solid line for direct reporting and a dotted line for more indirect reporting relationships. These structures cause a new set of dilemmas and require new skills. The many diverse global business demands require the global firm to give management focus to both the local and the corporate levels. The matrix doesn't resolve this dilemma, making it a permanent part of the management environment. At best, the matrix structure allows local and global realities to be reconciled; at its worst, it will enable individual managers to pursue narrow objectives without regard to their impact on the other legs of the matrix, that is, on the different parts of the organization

Question 3

Two major new challenges related to the successful implementation of cross-border teams are

Accepted Answer

A)  managing people you can't see and redefining the role of management itself 
B)  managing conflict and working in isolation 
C)  supporting managers with appropriate IHRM strategies and rewarding performance 
D)  managing communications in large teams and increasing diversity 
A)  managing people you can't see and redefining the role of management itself 
B)  managing conflict and working in isolation 
C)  supporting managers with appropriate IHRM strategies and rewarding performance 
D)  managing communications in large teams and increasing diversity A

Question 4

Which of the following is a factor in determining organizational structure:

Accepted Answer

A)  The firm's stage of international development 
B)  The diversity and complexity of business operations 
C)  The amount of cross-border coordination required by the firm's strategy 
D)  All of the above 
A)  The firm's stage of international development 
B)  The diversity and complexity of business operations 
C)  The amount of cross-border coordination required by the firm's strategy 
D)  All of the above

Question 5

Using a matrix structure for reporting relationships resolves the dilemma associated with having managers reporting to a local, national boss and a regional functional office.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a shared service model, individual country operations can specialize in varying aspects of international HR services. Then other countries can access these services and products without developing them all themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Organizations that bring together the production of goods and services from their many locations around the globe to deliver value to clients worldwide have adopted a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  global matrix 
B)  globally-integrated 
C)  cproduct integrated 
D)  functional 
A)  global matrix 
B)  globally-integrated 
C)  cproduct integrated 
D)  functional

Question 8

Obviously, no one type of international organization structure embodies the right system for all firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The use of virtual teams will become more prevalent because

Accepted Answer

A)  technology now makes it easier for cross-border teams to meet in a virtual fashion 
B)  this approach costs firms less in terms of travel and relocation expenses 
C)  the complexity of international business requires the interaction of people with multiple competencies from many locations 
D)  all of the above 
A)  technology now makes it easier for cross-border teams to meet in a virtual fashion 
B)  this approach costs firms less in terms of travel and relocation expenses 
C)  the complexity of international business requires the interaction of people with multiple competencies from many locations 
D)  all of the above

Question 10

List five strategies for improving the effectiveness of cross-border and virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

1.Develop an e-mail protocol
2.Select ap

Question 11

Organizations that are in the early stages of internationalization usually have _________divisional structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  global matrix 
B)  geographic 
C)  cproduct 
D)  functional 
A)  global matrix 
B)  geographic 
C)  cproduct 
D)  functional

Question 12

Managers can have a significant impact upon the success of internationalized firms by developing informal ________ throughout the many centers of the firm.

Accepted Answer

A)  systems 
B)  networks 
C)  practices 
D)  teams 
A)  systems 
B)  networks 
C)  practices 
D)  teams

Question 13

Evaluate the merits of developing networks and a learning organization approach to how this helps facilitate competitive advantage for MNEs.

Accepted Answer

Individual managers' informal networks a

Question 14

Discuss the Challenges of Cross-Border Teams.

Accepted Answer

The cross-border teams represent a drama

Question 15

The process or style used by management to arrange the various components of the organization is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  organizational design 
B)  organizational change 
C)  organizational structure 
D)  none of the above 
A)  organizational design 
B)  organizational change 
C)  organizational structure 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

The level of trust between team members is the critical variable in the successful functioning of virtual teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Identify and explain how IHRM can help ensure firms' success with a global organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

Firms with a global organizational struc

Question 18

Organizational _______ refers to the formalized arrangement of organizational components such as headquarters, business units, and product lines in an organization

Accepted Answer

A)  systems 
B)  structure 
C)  design
Dsilos 
A)  systems 
B)  structure 
C)  design
Dsilos

Question 19

Organizational design is an outcome, whereas organizational structure is a process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

You could describe the basic global structure of every MNE in terms of how it is designed to manage the competing demands of integrating activities in different countries and coordinating foreign subsidiaries with headquarters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is TRUE about Organizational Design

Describe the concerns with the Global Matrix Structure.

Two major new challenges related to the successful implementation of cross-border teams are

Which of the following is a factor in determining organizational structure:

Using a matrix structure for reporting relationships resolves the dilemma associated with having managers reporting to a local, national boss and a regional functional office.

In a shared service model, individual country operations can specialize in varying aspects of international HR services. Then other countries can access these services and products without developing them all themselves.

Organizations that bring together the production of goods and services from their many locations around the globe to deliver value to clients worldwide have adopted a ________ structure.

Obviously, no one type of international organization structure embodies the right system for all firms.

The use of virtual teams will become more prevalent because

List five strategies for improving the effectiveness of cross-border and virtual teams.

Organizations that are in the early stages of internationalization usually have _________divisional structure.

Managers can have a significant impact upon the success of internationalized firms by developing informal ________ throughout the many centers of the firm.

Evaluate the merits of developing networks and a learning organization approach to how this helps facilitate competitive advantage for MNEs.

Discuss the Challenges of Cross-Border Teams.

The process or style used by management to arrange the various components of the organization is referred to as

The level of trust between team members is the critical variable in the successful functioning of virtual teams.

Identify and explain how IHRM can help ensure firms' success with a global organizational structure.

Organizational _______ refers to the formalized arrangement of organizational components such as headquarters, business units, and product lines in an organization

Organizational design is an outcome, whereas organizational structure is a process.

You could describe the basic global structure of every MNE in terms of how it is designed to manage the competing demands of integrating activities in different countries and coordinating foreign subsidiaries with headquarters.

The Internationalization of Human Resource Management

Strategic International Human Resource Management

International Mergers and Acquisitions, International Joint Ventures, and Alliances

Country and Company Culture and International Human Resource Management

International Employment Law, Labor Standards, and Ethics

International Employee Relations

International Workforce Planning and Staffing

International Recruitment, International Selection, and Repatriation

International Training and Management Development

International Compensation, Benefits, and Taxes

International Employee Performance Management

Well-Being of the International Workforce and International HRIS

Comparative IHRM

The IHRM Department, Global Workforce Analytics, Professionalism, and Future Trends

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Exam 3: Design and Structure of the Multinational Enterprise

Which of the following is TRUE about Organizational Design

Describe the concerns with the Global Matrix Structure.

Two major new challenges related to the successful implementation of cross-border teams are

Which of the following is a factor in determining organizational structure:

Using a matrix structure for reporting relationships resolves the dilemma associated with having managers reporting to a local, national boss and a regional functional office.

In a shared service model, individual country operations can specialize in varying aspects of international HR services. Then other countries can access these services and products without developing them all themselves.

Organizations that bring together the production of goods and services from their many locations around the globe to deliver value to clients worldwide have adopted a ________ structure.

Obviously, no one type of international organization structure embodies the right system for all firms.

The use of virtual teams will become more prevalent because

List five strategies for improving the effectiveness of cross-border and virtual teams.

Organizations that are in the early stages of internationalization usually have _________divisional structure.

Managers can have a significant impact upon the success of internationalized firms by developing informal ________ throughout the many centers of the firm.

Evaluate the merits of developing networks and a learning organization approach to how this helps facilitate competitive advantage for MNEs.

Discuss the Challenges of Cross-Border Teams.

The process or style used by management to arrange the various components of the organization is referred to as

The level of trust between team members is the critical variable in the successful functioning of virtual teams.

Identify and explain how IHRM can help ensure firms' success with a global organizational structure.

Organizational _______ refers to the formalized arrangement of organizational components such as headquarters, business units, and product lines in an organization

Organizational design is an outcome, whereas organizational structure is a process.

You could describe the basic global structure of every MNE in terms of how it is designed to manage the competing demands of integrating activities in different countries and coordinating foreign subsidiaries with headquarters.

The Internationalization of Human Resource Management

Strategic International Human Resource Management

International Mergers and Acquisitions, International Joint Ventures, and Alliances

Country and Company Culture and International Human Resource Management

International Employment Law, Labor Standards, and Ethics

International Employee Relations

International Workforce Planning and Staffing

International Recruitment, International Selection, and Repatriation

International Training and Management Development

International Compensation, Benefits, and Taxes

International Employee Performance Management

Well-Being of the International Workforce and International HRIS

Comparative IHRM

The IHRM Department, Global Workforce Analytics, Professionalism, and Future Trends

Filters