Question 1

Often, international R&D project teams must overcome cultural differences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

International technology transfer

Accepted Answer

A)  helps align the technological and business strategies of a company. 
B)  leverages a company's technical resources. 
C)  is a process in which knowledge is passed on to different countries. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  helps align the technological and business strategies of a company. 
B)  leverages a company's technical resources. 
C)  is a process in which knowledge is passed on to different countries. 
D)  all of the above C

Question 3

The autonomy of a foreign R&D unit is subordinating an MNE's strategic needs for global integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Global R&D is very important because time is a critical competitive factor in a number of industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following has a disadvantage which would be the lack of sensitivity to signals from foreign markets and insufficient consideration of local market demands?

Accepted Answer

A)  polycentric decentralized 
B)  specialized laboratory 
C)  global central lab 
D)  ethnocentric centralized 
A)  polycentric decentralized 
B)  specialized laboratory 
C)  global central lab 
D)  ethnocentric centralized

Question 6

The Japanese could not expand into certain countries due to limitations imposed by International Product Segmentation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

______________ is the process of distributing and operating R&D laboratories in different countries under a coordinated and integrated system by the company's headquarters.

Accepted Answer

A)  R&D Intensity 
B)  Globalizing R&D 
C)  Internationalizing R&D 
D)  cross-fertilization 
A)  R&D Intensity 
B)  Globalizing R&D 
C)  Internationalizing R&D 
D)  cross-fertilization

Question 8

Which of the following structure contains a corporate technology unit at home and may also include a few technology transfer units to distribute centralized R&D results to local operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  polycentric decentralized 
B)  specialized laboratory 
C)  global central lab 
D)  ethnocentric centralized 
A)  polycentric decentralized 
B)  specialized laboratory 
C)  global central lab 
D)  ethnocentric centralized

Question 9

A frequent problem with technology transfer across borders is that much of the technological capability is not easily transferable from one partner to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

_________________ is the total R&D expenditure relative to total sales during the same period.

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalizing R&D 
B)  R&D Intensity 
C)  Cash 
D)  Competitive Advantage 
A)  Globalizing R&D 
B)  R&D Intensity 
C)  Cash 
D)  Competitive Advantage

Question 11

An example of the global central global network is Nissan's core project team formed in Japan for Western Europe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The R&D function serves at the last avenue for building and sustaining a company's global competitive advantage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Procedural bridges do which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  relies on direct interaction 
B)  use transfer groups 
C)  involves joint planning and staffing 
D)  all of the above 
A)  relies on direct interaction 
B)  use transfer groups 
C)  involves joint planning and staffing 
D)  all of the above

Question 14

The_____________ structure is used to leverage a company's centralized technical resources to create new global products.

Accepted Answer

A)  global decentralized lab 
B)  global central lab 
C)  globally integrated network 
D)  none of the above 
A)  global decentralized lab 
B)  global central lab 
C)  globally integrated network 
D)  none of the above

Question 15

The increasing dispersion of R&D laboratories in foreign markets forces MNEs to take a global view in managing their research operations through such areas as:

Accepted Answer

A)  human resource management, 
B)  autonomy specification, 
C)  global planning, and communications improvement. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  human resource management, 
B)  autonomy specification, 
C)  global planning, and communications improvement. 
D)  all of the above

Question 16

An example of human resource management is managerial autonomy in a lab which serves as specialized global competence center should be delegated higher power.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Selecting key personnel should not be linked to the role or type of a foreign R&D unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

It is usually impractical to combine product development, manufacturing, and R&D within the same organizational unit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_______________&_________________ units are both logically adapting laboratories that assist the production and marketing facilities in a host country to make the most efficient use of the MNE's existing technology.

Accepted Answer

A)  Technology transfer & Indigenous technology 
B)  Corporate & Indigenous technology 
C)  Technology transfer & Specialized Technology 
D)  Corporate & Global Technology 
A)  Technology transfer & Indigenous technology 
B)  Corporate & Indigenous technology 
C)  Technology transfer & Specialized Technology 
D)  Corporate & Global Technology

Question 20

The autonomy of a foreign R&D unit depends largely on the role it plays within the MNE network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Often, international R&D project teams must overcome cultural differences.

International technology transfer

The autonomy of a foreign R&D unit is subordinating an MNE's strategic needs for global integration.

Global R&D is very important because time is a critical competitive factor in a number of industries.

Which of the following has a disadvantage which would be the lack of sensitivity to signals from foreign markets and insufficient consideration of local market demands?

The Japanese could not expand into certain countries due to limitations imposed by International Product Segmentation.

______________ is the process of distributing and operating R&D laboratories in different countries under a coordinated and integrated system by the company's headquarters.

Which of the following structure contains a corporate technology unit at home and may also include a few technology transfer units to distribute centralized R&D results to local operations?

A frequent problem with technology transfer across borders is that much of the technological capability is not easily transferable from one partner to another.

_________________ is the total R&D expenditure relative to total sales during the same period.

An example of the global central global network is Nissan's core project team formed in Japan for Western Europe.

The R&D function serves at the last avenue for building and sustaining a company's global competitive advantage.

Procedural bridges do which of the following?

The_____________ structure is used to leverage a company's centralized technical resources to create new global products.

The increasing dispersion of R&D laboratories in foreign markets forces MNEs to take a global view in managing their research operations through such areas as:

An example of human resource management is managerial autonomy in a lab which serves as specialized global competence center should be delegated higher power.

Selecting key personnel should not be linked to the role or type of a foreign R&D unit.

It is usually impractical to combine product development, manufacturing, and R&D within the same organizational unit.

_&___ units are both logically adapting laboratories that assist the production and marketing facilities in a host country to make the most efficient use of the MNE's existing technology.

The autonomy of a foreign R&D unit depends largely on the role it plays within the MNE network.

International Business in an Age of Globalization

International Trade Theory and Application

Foreign Direct Investment Theory and Application

The Multinational Enterprise

Country Competitiveness

The Cultural Environment

The Political and Legal Environment

International Economic Integration and Institutions

The International Monetary System and Financial Markets

International Entry Strategies

Mne Organization Structure and Design

Building and Managing Global Strategic Alliances Gsas

Financial Management for Global Operations

International Accounting for Global Operations

Global Marketing and Supply Chain

Global Human Resource Management

Internet and Global E-Commerce

Social Responsibility and Corruption in the Global Marketplace

International Entrepreneurship

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Exam 13: Managing Global Research and Development Rd

Often, international R&D project teams must overcome cultural differences.

International technology transfer

The autonomy of a foreign R&D unit is subordinating an MNE's strategic needs for global integration.

Global R&D is very important because time is a critical competitive factor in a number of industries.

Which of the following has a disadvantage which would be the lack of sensitivity to signals from foreign markets and insufficient consideration of local market demands?

The Japanese could not expand into certain countries due to limitations imposed by International Product Segmentation.

______________ is the process of distributing and operating R&D laboratories in different countries under a coordinated and integrated system by the company's headquarters.

Which of the following structure contains a corporate technology unit at home and may also include a few technology transfer units to distribute centralized R&D results to local operations?

A frequent problem with technology transfer across borders is that much of the technological capability is not easily transferable from one partner to another.

_________________ is the total R&D expenditure relative to total sales during the same period.

An example of the global central global network is Nissan's core project team formed in Japan for Western Europe.

The R&D function serves at the last avenue for building and sustaining a company's global competitive advantage.

Procedural bridges do which of the following?

The_____________ structure is used to leverage a company's centralized technical resources to create new global products.

The increasing dispersion of R&D laboratories in foreign markets forces MNEs to take a global view in managing their research operations through such areas as:

An example of human resource management is managerial autonomy in a lab which serves as specialized global competence center should be delegated higher power.

Selecting key personnel should not be linked to the role or type of a foreign R&D unit.

It is usually impractical to combine product development, manufacturing, and R&D within the same organizational unit.

_______________&_________________ units are both logically adapting laboratories that assist the production and marketing facilities in a host country to make the most efficient use of the MNE's existing technology.

The autonomy of a foreign R&D unit depends largely on the role it plays within the MNE network.

International Business in an Age of Globalization

International Trade Theory and Application

Foreign Direct Investment Theory and Application

The Multinational Enterprise

Country Competitiveness

The Cultural Environment

The Political and Legal Environment

International Economic Integration and Institutions

The International Monetary System and Financial Markets

International Entry Strategies

Mne Organization Structure and Design

Building and Managing Global Strategic Alliances Gsas

Financial Management for Global Operations

International Accounting for Global Operations

Global Marketing and Supply Chain

Global Human Resource Management

Internet and Global E-Commerce

Social Responsibility and Corruption in the Global Marketplace

International Entrepreneurship

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_&___ units are both logically adapting laboratories that assist the production and marketing facilities in a host country to make the most efficient use of the MNE's existing technology.