Question 1

Which of the following forms of organization is particularly appropriate in a dynamic and diverse environment?

Accepted Answer

A) the global functional structure 
B) the global product structure 
C) the domestic structure plus export department 
D) the domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary 
A) the global functional structure 
B) the global product structure 
C) the domestic structure plus export department 
D) the domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary

Question 2

Describe the organizational structure and characteristics of transnational corporations.

Accepted Answer

A transnational corporation has the abil

Question 3

A ________ structure is the ideal way to organize work when global integration is more important than local responsiveness and the industry structure encourages cost leadership.

Accepted Answer

A) decentralized 
B) matrix 
C) divisional 
D) functional 
A) decentralized 
B) matrix 
C) divisional 
D) functional

Question 4

Nimbus Inc.is a hybrid organization.The organizational structure of the company has been developed to combine geographic support for both global integration and local responsiveness.Nimbus is not a hierarchical organization and uses cross-functional teams to quickly adapt to the dynamic business environment.If the above information is true, which of the following can be fittingly inferred?

Accepted Answer

A) that Nimbus has only a few SBUs 
B) that Nimbus has a matrix structure 
C) that Nimbus is a born global 
D) that Nimbus does not favor standardization of its products 
A) that Nimbus has only a few SBUs 
B) that Nimbus has a matrix structure 
C) that Nimbus is a born global 
D) that Nimbus does not favor standardization of its products

Question 5

Which of the following does NOT represent a typical way in which firms organize their international activities?

Accepted Answer

A) domestic structure plus export department 
B) matrix structure 
C) domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary 
D) regional structure 
A) domestic structure plus export department 
B) matrix structure 
C) domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary 
D) regional structure

Question 6

Briefly describe the problems faced by headquarter managers attempting to maintain efficient coordination of activities across countries.

Accepted Answer

The MIS adequacy in foreign affiliates i

Question 7

Two major variables in choosing the structure and design of an organization are the opportunities and need for differentiation and integration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following refers to a problem that firms with structurally sophisticated global networks are most likely to face?

Accepted Answer

A) environmental volatility 
B) competition from domestic firms 
C) low cost savings 
D) import tariffs 
A) environmental volatility 
B) competition from domestic firms 
C) low cost savings 
D) import tariffs

Question 9

Historically, a firm reorganizes as it internationalizes to ________.

Accepted Answer

A) inhibit organizational change 
B) curb competition 
C) boost domestic competition 
D) accommodate new strategies 
A) inhibit organizational change 
B) curb competition 
C) boost domestic competition 
D) accommodate new strategies

Question 10

For firms with diversified product lines that have different technological bases and are aimed at dissimilar or dispersed markets, a functional structure is far more strategically advantageous than a global product structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

________ is most likely to reduce the effectiveness of an organizational structure.

Accepted Answer

A) Low adaptability 
B) Fluidity 
C) Dynamism 
D) High flexibility 
A) Low adaptability 
B) Fluidity 
C) Dynamism 
D) High flexibility

Question 12

List the typical ways in which firms organize their international activities.

Accepted Answer

The typical ways in which firms organize

Question 13

Global functional structures are primarily used by small firms with highly centralized systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Indirect coordinating mechanisms typically include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A) sales quotas 
B) budgets 
C) visits by head-office personnel 
D) feedback reports 
A) sales quotas 
B) budgets 
C) visits by head-office personnel 
D) feedback reports

Question 15

Smaller firms are most likely to reorganize into ________ during their internationalization.

Accepted Answer

A) domestic structure plus export department 
B) domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary 
C) global product structure 
D) global functional structure 
A) domestic structure plus export department 
B) domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary 
C) global product structure 
D) global functional structure

Question 16

________ refers to an organization running its operations and opening subsidiaries worldwide right from the beginning.

Accepted Answer

A) International joint venture 
B) The subordinateship phenomenon 
C) The born-global phenomenon 
D) Outsourcing 
A) International joint venture 
B) The subordinateship phenomenon 
C) The born-global phenomenon 
D) Outsourcing

Question 17

Which of the following refers to a financial variable in MNC reports that complicates financial statements and performance evaluations?

Accepted Answer

A) annual budget 
B) inflation level 
C) sales forecast 
D) overhead costs 
A) annual budget 
B) inflation level 
C) sales forecast 
D) overhead costs

Question 18

Which of the following is true with regard to information systems in less-developed countries?

Accepted Answer

A) In less-developed countries, the sources of reliable data for decision making is relatively high in number. 
B) The accuracy and timeliness of information systems are often less than perfect in less-developed countries. 
C) In less-developed countries, the sources of reliable data for decision making are easy to locate. 
D) Government information in less-developed countries is rarely fabricated, so it is considered to be the most reliable source of information for headquarters managers. 
A) In less-developed countries, the sources of reliable data for decision making is relatively high in number. 
B) The accuracy and timeliness of information systems are often less than perfect in less-developed countries. 
C) In less-developed countries, the sources of reliable data for decision making are easy to locate. 
D) Government information in less-developed countries is rarely fabricated, so it is considered to be the most reliable source of information for headquarters managers.

Question 19

The ________ the level of the company at which managers make decisions, the more that organization is ________.

Accepted Answer

A) higher; decentralized 
B) lower; centralized 
C) higher; centralized 
D) higher; unstructured 
A) higher; decentralized 
B) lower; centralized 
C) higher; centralized 
D) higher; unstructured

Question 20

Which of the following is true with regard to born globals?

Accepted Answer

A) Born globals cater to a single, narrow market segment. 
B) In their rush to get on the globalization bandwagon, born globals have categorically ignored domestic market opportunities. 
C) Born globals operate in the international business arena right from their inception. 
D) Born globals do not have foreign subsidiaries. 
A) Born globals cater to a single, narrow market segment. 
B) In their rush to get on the globalization bandwagon, born globals have categorically ignored domestic market opportunities. 
C) Born globals operate in the international business arena right from their inception. 
D) Born globals do not have foreign subsidiaries.

Which of the following forms of organization is particularly appropriate in a dynamic and diverse environment?

Describe the organizational structure and characteristics of transnational corporations.

A ________ structure is the ideal way to organize work when global integration is more important than local responsiveness and the industry structure encourages cost leadership.

Which of the following does NOT represent a typical way in which firms organize their international activities?

Briefly describe the problems faced by headquarter managers attempting to maintain efficient coordination of activities across countries.

Two major variables in choosing the structure and design of an organization are the opportunities and need for differentiation and integration.

Which of the following refers to a problem that firms with structurally sophisticated global networks are most likely to face?

Historically, a firm reorganizes as it internationalizes to ________.

For firms with diversified product lines that have different technological bases and are aimed at dissimilar or dispersed markets, a functional structure is far more strategically advantageous than a global product structure.

________ is most likely to reduce the effectiveness of an organizational structure.

List the typical ways in which firms organize their international activities.

Global functional structures are primarily used by small firms with highly centralized systems.

Indirect coordinating mechanisms typically include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Smaller firms are most likely to reorganize into ________ during their internationalization.

________ refers to an organization running its operations and opening subsidiaries worldwide right from the beginning.

Which of the following refers to a financial variable in MNC reports that complicates financial statements and performance evaluations?

Which of the following is true with regard to information systems in less-developed countries?

The the level of the company at which managers make decisions, the more that organization is .

Which of the following is true with regard to born globals?

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

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

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Exam 8: Developing a Global Management Cadre

Which of the following forms of organization is particularly appropriate in a dynamic and diverse environment?

Describe the organizational structure and characteristics of transnational corporations.

A ________ structure is the ideal way to organize work when global integration is more important than local responsiveness and the industry structure encourages cost leadership.

Which of the following does NOT represent a typical way in which firms organize their international activities?

Briefly describe the problems faced by headquarter managers attempting to maintain efficient coordination of activities across countries.

Two major variables in choosing the structure and design of an organization are the opportunities and need for differentiation and integration.

Which of the following refers to a problem that firms with structurally sophisticated global networks are most likely to face?

Historically, a firm reorganizes as it internationalizes to ________.

For firms with diversified product lines that have different technological bases and are aimed at dissimilar or dispersed markets, a functional structure is far more strategically advantageous than a global product structure.

________ is most likely to reduce the effectiveness of an organizational structure.

List the typical ways in which firms organize their international activities.

Global functional structures are primarily used by small firms with highly centralized systems.

Indirect coordinating mechanisms typically include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Smaller firms are most likely to reorganize into ________ during their internationalization.

________ refers to an organization running its operations and opening subsidiaries worldwide right from the beginning.

Which of the following refers to a financial variable in MNC reports that complicates financial statements and performance evaluations?

Which of the following is true with regard to information systems in less-developed countries?

The ________ the level of the company at which managers make decisions, the more that organization is ________.

Which of the following is true with regard to born globals?

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

Global Alliances and Strategy Implementation

Staffing, Training, and Compensation for Global Operations

Developing a Global Management Cadre

Motivating and Leading

Filters

The the level of the company at which managers make decisions, the more that organization is .