Question 1

The complexity of outsourcing has decreased during the current globalization wave.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Externalization within the global factory alters the management of activities from one based on hierarchy to one based on _______

Accepted Answer

A)  inter-organizational coordination. 
B)  technology transfer. 
C)  risk minimization. 
D)  effective sanctions. 
A)  inter-organizational coordination. 
B)  technology transfer. 
C)  risk minimization. 
D)  effective sanctions. A

Question 3

The dual loyalties of a subsidiary result from the fact that it is not only part of the corporate network but also _______

Accepted Answer

A)  part of the local business environment. 
B)  pursuing conflicting goals. 
C)  subject to expatriate concerns. 
D)  under pressure from local competitors. 
A)  part of the local business environment. 
B)  pursuing conflicting goals. 
C)  subject to expatriate concerns. 
D)  under pressure from local competitors. A

Question 4

Matrix structures suffer from problems of complexity, multiple reporting patterns, and high cost.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Functional organizational structures have the major advantage of dispersing expertise and reducing specialization

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Coordination and integration are key skills for managers in the global factory

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Centralization in a global factory is encouraged by a high level of product diversification, significant geographical distance between the home and host countries, and low interdependence between affiliates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Strategic implementation requires the organization to ensure that all actions are consistent with its strategic choice(s).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A product structure is attractive to single commodity or business firms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Geographical organizational structures encourage staff collaboration in dynamic and disparate markets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

External embeddedness in the local environment increases the ability of a subsidiary to undertake knowledge sourcing and transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Knowledge identification, absorption, and sharing are critical tasks for the global factory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Strategy operates through structure because structure provides a framework for strategy implementation and control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Corporate culture is an example of behavioural controls which seek to influence the behaviour of organizational members.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

As well as organizational structure the global factory can also use _______ to facilitate the implementation of strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  corporate culture 
B)  administrative heritage 
C)  organizational downsizing 
D)  the creation of core competences 
A)  corporate culture 
B)  administrative heritage 
C)  organizational downsizing 
D)  the creation of core competences

Question 16

There has been a trend within global factories to augment traditional output-based control measures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Externalized transactions can still be managed hierarchically under a superior-subordinate relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The three main types of control are _______

Accepted Answer

A)  output control, behavioural control, cultural control. 
B)  coordination, harmonization, configuration. 
C)  integration control, mechanical control, cultural control. 
D)  input control, cultural control, configuration control. 
A)  output control, behavioural control, cultural control. 
B)  coordination, harmonization, configuration. 
C)  integration control, mechanical control, cultural control. 
D)  input control, cultural control, configuration control.

Question 19

In principle, a control process is a closed loop system which assesses progress towards predetermined goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

After completing strategic analysis, an organization faces two further steps in the strategy process: strategic choice and strategic implementation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The complexity of outsourcing has decreased during the current globalization wave.

Externalization within the global factory alters the management of activities from one based on hierarchy to one based on _______

The dual loyalties of a subsidiary result from the fact that it is not only part of the corporate network but also _______

Matrix structures suffer from problems of complexity, multiple reporting patterns, and high cost.

Functional organizational structures have the major advantage of dispersing expertise and reducing specialization

Coordination and integration are key skills for managers in the global factory

Centralization in a global factory is encouraged by a high level of product diversification, significant geographical distance between the home and host countries, and low interdependence between affiliates.

Strategic implementation requires the organization to ensure that all actions are consistent with its strategic choice(s).

A product structure is attractive to single commodity or business firms.

Geographical organizational structures encourage staff collaboration in dynamic and disparate markets.

External embeddedness in the local environment increases the ability of a subsidiary to undertake knowledge sourcing and transfer.

Knowledge identification, absorption, and sharing are critical tasks for the global factory.

Strategy operates through structure because structure provides a framework for strategy implementation and control.

Corporate culture is an example of behavioural controls which seek to influence the behaviour of organizational members.

As well as organizational structure the global factory can also use _______ to facilitate the implementation of strategy.

There has been a trend within global factories to augment traditional output-based control measures.

Externalized transactions can still be managed hierarchically under a superior-subordinate relationship.

The three main types of control are _______

In principle, a control process is a closed loop system which assesses progress towards predetermined goals.

After completing strategic analysis, an organization faces two further steps in the strategy process: strategic choice and strategic implementation.

Introduction to International Business

Theories of the International Firm

International Business in Context

International Trade Theory and the Firm

The Institutional Dimension

The Political Dimension

The Societal Dimension

The Economic Dimension

Foreign Operations Modes

Corporate Social Responsibility

Marketing Strategies

International Production and Logistics Strategies

Global Innovation Management

Financial Management Strategies

Human Resources Management Strategies

Cross-Cultural Management Strategies

Formulating the Strategic Response

Conclusions

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Exam 18: Implementing the Strategic Response

The complexity of outsourcing has decreased during the current globalization wave.

Externalization within the global factory alters the management of activities from one based on hierarchy to one based on _______

The dual loyalties of a subsidiary result from the fact that it is not only part of the corporate network but also _______

Matrix structures suffer from problems of complexity, multiple reporting patterns, and high cost.

Functional organizational structures have the major advantage of dispersing expertise and reducing specialization

Coordination and integration are key skills for managers in the global factory

Centralization in a global factory is encouraged by a high level of product diversification, significant geographical distance between the home and host countries, and low interdependence between affiliates.

Strategic implementation requires the organization to ensure that all actions are consistent with its strategic choice(s).

A product structure is attractive to single commodity or business firms.

Geographical organizational structures encourage staff collaboration in dynamic and disparate markets.

External embeddedness in the local environment increases the ability of a subsidiary to undertake knowledge sourcing and transfer.

Knowledge identification, absorption, and sharing are critical tasks for the global factory.

Strategy operates through structure because structure provides a framework for strategy implementation and control.

Corporate culture is an example of behavioural controls which seek to influence the behaviour of organizational members.

As well as organizational structure the global factory can also use _______ to facilitate the implementation of strategy.

There has been a trend within global factories to augment traditional output-based control measures.

Externalized transactions can still be managed hierarchically under a superior-subordinate relationship.

The three main types of control are _______

In principle, a control process is a closed loop system which assesses progress towards predetermined goals.

After completing strategic analysis, an organization faces two further steps in the strategy process: strategic choice and strategic implementation.

Introduction to International Business

Theories of the International Firm

International Business in Context

International Trade Theory and the Firm

The Institutional Dimension

The Political Dimension

The Societal Dimension

The Economic Dimension

Foreign Operations Modes

Corporate Social Responsibility

Marketing Strategies

International Production and Logistics Strategies

Global Innovation Management

Financial Management Strategies

Human Resources Management Strategies

Cross-Cultural Management Strategies

Formulating the Strategic Response

Conclusions

Filters