Question 1

Companies that market technologically sophisticated products,such as GE,display ________ organizations with worldwide product responsibilities.

Accepted Answer

A) centralized 
B) decentralized 
C) coordinated centralized 
D) coordinated decentralized 
E) glocal 
A) centralized 
B) decentralized 
C) coordinated centralized 
D) coordinated decentralized 
E) glocal A

Question 2

An organizational structure that uses functional and divisional structures simultaneously is called a(n)________ structure.

Accepted Answer

matrix

Question 3

Explain output and behavioral controls and provide examples of each

Accepted Answer

Output controls include balance sheets,sales data,production data,product-line growth,and performance reviews of personnel.Measures of output are accumulated at regular intervals and forwarded from the foreign locale to headquarters,where they are evaluated and critiqued based on comparisons to the plan or budget.Behavioral controls require the exertion of influence over behavior after -or,ideally,before- it leads to action.Behavioral controls can be achieved through the preparation of manuals on such topics as sales techniques to be made available to subsidiary personnel or through efforts to fit new employees into the corporate culture.

Question 4

In a country that is ranked at level two of coordination,

Accepted Answer

A) there are no national structures. 
B) central staff functions in a coordinating role. 
C) central functional heads have line authority over national functions. 
D) there are formal committees and systems. 
E) there is no coordination between decentralized units. 
A) there are no national structures. 
B) central staff functions in a coordinating role. 
C) central functional heads have line authority over national functions. 
D) there are formal committees and systems. 
E) there is no coordination between decentralized units.

Question 5

Companies opting for the area structure typically have relatively wide product lines with different end uses and users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A variation of the functional structure in which departments are formed on the basis production processes is referred to as a(n)________ structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A variation of the functional structure in...

Question 7

Define and describe each of the three organizational designs.

Accepted Answer

The types of structures that companies u

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a significant challenge for companies moving into coordinated decentralization?

Accepted Answer

A) A lack of widespread commitment to dismantling traditional national structures 
B) An inadequate understanding of the larger,global forces at work 
C) Power barriers from perceived threats to the personal roles of national managers 
D) Some organizational initiatives may be jeopardized by the fact the people do not have the necessary skills 
E) Subsidiaries are free to implement overall corporate strategy within the range agreed on in consultation between headquarters and the subsidiaries 
A) A lack of widespread commitment to dismantling traditional national structures 
B) An inadequate understanding of the larger,global forces at work 
C) Power barriers from perceived threats to the personal roles of national managers 
D) Some organizational initiatives may be jeopardized by the fact the people do not have the necessary skills 
E) Subsidiaries are free to implement overall corporate strategy within the range agreed on in consultation between headquarters and the subsidiaries

Question 9

The ________ structure follows the marketing concept most closely because individual markets are given concentrated attention.

Accepted Answer

A) product 
B) functional 
C) customer 
D) hybrid 
E) area 
A) product 
B) functional 
C) customer 
D) hybrid 
E) area

Question 10

________ refers to a team of people who are based at various locations around the world and communicated through intranet and other electronic means to achieve a common goal.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to a team of people...

Question 11

________ controls include balance sheets,sales data,product-line growth,and performance reviews of personnel.

Accepted Answer

A) Bureaucratic 
B) Behavioral 
C) Output 
D) Cultural 
E) Moral 
A) Bureaucratic 
B) Behavioral 
C) Output 
D) Cultural 
E) Moral

Question 12

Direction of overall corporate strategy by headquarters while granting subsidiaries the freedom to implement strategy within established ranges is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Centralization 
B) Decentralization 
C) Coordinated centralization 
D) Coordinated decentralization 
E) Glocal 
A) Centralization 
B) Decentralization 
C) Coordinated centralization 
D) Coordinated decentralization 
E) Glocal

Question 13

At Kettle Corn Popcorn Company,controls are relatively loose and simple,and the flows between headquarters and subsidiaries are mainly financial. Kettle Corn Popcorn is a ________ control system.

Accepted Answer

A) centralized 
B) decentralized 
C) coordinated centralized 
D) coordinated decentralized 
E) closed-loop 
A) centralized 
B) decentralized 
C) coordinated centralized 
D) coordinated decentralized 
E) closed-loop

Question 14

Relying on technology to facilitate teamwork is a good idea because methods of electronic communication are just as effective as face-to-face meetings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ is the concentrating of control and strategic decision making at headquarters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is the concentrating of control and...

Question 16

________ is the direction of overall corporate strategy by headquarters while granting subsidiaries the freedom to implement strategy within established ranges.

Accepted Answer

Coordinate

Question 17

A(n)________ is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication

Accepted Answer

A) intranet 
B) virtual team 
C) podcast 
D) webcast 
E) network 
A) intranet 
B) virtual team 
C) podcast 
D) webcast 
E) network

Question 18

With low degrees of involvement,subsidiaries can enjoy high degrees of autonomy as long as they meet their profit targets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Non-gateway hub countries offer significant advantages when organizing for growth.A late 2007 survey by Spire Research and Consulting among Asia-Pacific manufacturing companies found that _______ was the best location for regional headquarters.

Accepted Answer

A) Malaysia 
B) Singapore 
C) Thailand 
D) Taiwan 
E) Japan 
A) Malaysia 
B) Singapore 
C) Thailand 
D) Taiwan 
E) Japan

Question 20

An organizational structure in which product divisions are responsible for all manufacturing and marketing is referred to as a(n)________ structure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An organizational structure in which product divisions...

Companies that market technologically sophisticated products,such as GE,display ________ organizations with worldwide product responsibilities.

An organizational structure that uses functional and divisional structures simultaneously is called a(n)________ structure.

Explain output and behavioral controls and provide examples of each

In a country that is ranked at level two of coordination,

Companies opting for the area structure typically have relatively wide product lines with different end uses and users.

A variation of the functional structure in which departments are formed on the basis production processes is referred to as a(n)________ structure.

Define and describe each of the three organizational designs.

Which of the following is NOT a significant challenge for companies moving into coordinated decentralization?

The ________ structure follows the marketing concept most closely because individual markets are given concentrated attention.

________ refers to a team of people who are based at various locations around the world and communicated through intranet and other electronic means to achieve a common goal.

________ controls include balance sheets,sales data,product-line growth,and performance reviews of personnel.

Direction of overall corporate strategy by headquarters while granting subsidiaries the freedom to implement strategy within established ranges is called:

At Kettle Corn Popcorn Company,controls are relatively loose and simple,and the flows between headquarters and subsidiaries are mainly financial. Kettle Corn Popcorn is a ________ control system.

Relying on technology to facilitate teamwork is a good idea because methods of electronic communication are just as effective as face-to-face meetings.

________ is the concentrating of control and strategic decision making at headquarters.

________ is the direction of overall corporate strategy by headquarters while granting subsidiaries the freedom to implement strategy within established ranges.

A(n)________ is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication

With low degrees of involvement,subsidiaries can enjoy high degrees of autonomy as long as they meet their profit targets.

Non-gateway hub countries offer significant advantages when organizing for growth.A late 2007 survey by Spire Research and Consulting among Asia-Pacific manufacturing companies found that _______ was the best location for regional headquarters.

An organizational structure in which product divisions are responsible for all manufacturing and marketing is referred to as a(n)________ structure.

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The Balance of Payments

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Financial Markets

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Exam 11: Coordination, implementation, and Control

Companies that market technologically sophisticated products,such as GE,display ________ organizations with worldwide product responsibilities.

An organizational structure that uses functional and divisional structures simultaneously is called a(n)________ structure.

Explain output and behavioral controls and provide examples of each

In a country that is ranked at level two of coordination,

Companies opting for the area structure typically have relatively wide product lines with different end uses and users.

A variation of the functional structure in which departments are formed on the basis production processes is referred to as a(n)________ structure.

Define and describe each of the three organizational designs.

Which of the following is NOT a significant challenge for companies moving into coordinated decentralization?

The ________ structure follows the marketing concept most closely because individual markets are given concentrated attention.

________ refers to a team of people who are based at various locations around the world and communicated through intranet and other electronic means to achieve a common goal.

________ controls include balance sheets,sales data,product-line growth,and performance reviews of personnel.

Direction of overall corporate strategy by headquarters while granting subsidiaries the freedom to implement strategy within established ranges is called:

At Kettle Corn Popcorn Company,controls are relatively loose and simple,and the flows between headquarters and subsidiaries are mainly financial. Kettle Corn Popcorn is a ________ control system.

Relying on technology to facilitate teamwork is a good idea because methods of electronic communication are just as effective as face-to-face meetings.

________ is the concentrating of control and strategic decision making at headquarters.

________ is the direction of overall corporate strategy by headquarters while granting subsidiaries the freedom to implement strategy within established ranges.

A(n)________ is a series of digital media files that are released episodically and often downloaded through web syndication

With low degrees of involvement,subsidiaries can enjoy high degrees of autonomy as long as they meet their profit targets.

Non-gateway hub countries offer significant advantages when organizing for growth.A late 2007 survey by Spire Research and Consulting among Asia-Pacific manufacturing companies found that _______ was the best location for regional headquarters.

An organizational structure in which product divisions are responsible for all manufacturing and marketing is referred to as a(n)________ structure.

The International Business Imperative

Trade and Investment

The Theory of Trade and Investment

The Balance of Payments

Culture

Politics and Law

Financial Markets

Economic Integration, emerging and Developing Markets

Strategic Planning

Corporate Governance and Reform

Building the Knowledge Base Research Tools

Entry and Expansion

Marketing

Services

Logistics

Financial Management

Human Resource Management

New Horizons

Filters