Question 1

Which of the following statements with respect to differences in knowledge management among the four types of MNEs is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interdependence on knowledge management in moderate in a transnational strategy. 
B)  The role of foreign subsidiaries in a localization strategy is to adapt and leverage parent company competencies. 
C)  There is extensive flow of knowledge and people in multiple directions in a transnational strategy. 
D)  Knowledge is developed and retained within each subsidiary in a home replication strategy. 
A)  Interdependence on knowledge management in moderate in a transnational strategy. 
B)  The role of foreign subsidiaries in a localization strategy is to adapt and leverage parent company competencies. 
C)  There is extensive flow of knowledge and people in multiple directions in a transnational strategy. 
D)  Knowledge is developed and retained within each subsidiary in a home replication strategy. C

Question 2

The integration-responsiveness framework allows managers to deal with the pressures for both global integration and local responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The terms knowledge management and information management can be used interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Which strategy is best for environments where there are clear differences among national and regional markets and there is a low pressure for cost reduction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Home replication strategy 
B)  Localization strategy 
C)  Global standardization strategy 
D)  International strategy 
A)  Home replication strategy 
B)  Localization strategy 
C)  Global standardization strategy 
D)  International strategy

Question 5

Elaborate on the differences in knowledge management among the four types of MNEs.

Accepted Answer

Differences in knowledge management amon

Question 6

The global standardization strategy lacks local responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the home replication strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  It lacks local responsiveness. 
B)  It is organizationally complex and difficult to implement. 
C)  It focuses too much on the foreign country. 
D)  It has higher costs due to duplication of efforts in multiple countries. 
A)  It lacks local responsiveness. 
B)  It is organizationally complex and difficult to implement. 
C)  It focuses too much on the foreign country. 
D)  It has higher costs due to duplication of efforts in multiple countries.

Question 8

Many firms phase out the international division structure after their initial stage of overseas expansion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Briefly explain which of the four organizational structures is appropriate for each of the MNE strategic choices.

Accepted Answer

The four organizational structures are i

Question 10

One of the disadvantages of the geographic area structure is that the country and regional managers are not given sufficient voice relative to the heads of the domestic divisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of absorptive capacity?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge inflow 
B)  Knowledge transmission 
C)  Knowledge outflow 
D)  Knowledge retention 
A)  Knowledge inflow 
B)  Knowledge transmission 
C)  Knowledge outflow 
D)  Knowledge retention

Question 12

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the global standardization strategy.

Accepted Answer

The global standardization strategy seek

Question 13

Social capital is the ability to recognize the value of new information,assimilate it,and apply it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The _____ structure allows for consolidation on a worldwide or regional basis and reduces inefficient duplication in multiple countries.

Accepted Answer

A)  geographic area 
B)  global matrix 
C)  international division 
D)  global product division 
A)  geographic area 
B)  global matrix 
C)  international division 
D)  global product division

Question 15

MNEs adopting the _____ strategy may designate centers of excellence.

Accepted Answer

A)  global 
B)  home replication 
C)  localization 
D)  transnational 
A)  global 
B)  home replication 
C)  localization 
D)  transnational

Question 16

Informal social capital hinders knowledge management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _____ strategy is also known as multidomestic strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  home replication 
B)  transnational 
C)  global 
D)  localization 
A)  home replication 
B)  transnational 
C)  global 
D)  localization

Question 18

Accurately measuring the inflows and outflows of tacit and explicit knowledge is process oriented and easy to achieve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MNEs do face a few issues with respect to knowledge management.Elaborate on these issues and the possible ways to combat them.

Accepted Answer

Institutionally,how MNEs employ the form

Question 20

Which of the following strategies is often known as "international strategy"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Localization 
B)  Global standardization 
C)  Transnational 
D)  Home replication 
A)  Localization 
B)  Global standardization 
C)  Transnational 
D)  Home replication

Which of the following statements with respect to differences in knowledge management among the four types of MNEs is true?

The integration-responsiveness framework allows managers to deal with the pressures for both global integration and local responsiveness.

The terms knowledge management and information management can be used interchangeably.

Which strategy is best for environments where there are clear differences among national and regional markets and there is a low pressure for cost reduction?

Elaborate on the differences in knowledge management among the four types of MNEs.

The global standardization strategy lacks local responsiveness.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the home replication strategy?

Many firms phase out the international division structure after their initial stage of overseas expansion.

Briefly explain which of the four organizational structures is appropriate for each of the MNE strategic choices.

One of the disadvantages of the geographic area structure is that the country and regional managers are not given sufficient voice relative to the heads of the domestic divisions.

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of absorptive capacity?

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the global standardization strategy.

Social capital is the ability to recognize the value of new information,assimilate it,and apply it.

The _____ structure allows for consolidation on a worldwide or regional basis and reduces inefficient duplication in multiple countries.

MNEs adopting the _____ strategy may designate centers of excellence.

Informal social capital hinders knowledge management.

The _____ strategy is also known as multidomestic strategy.

Accurately measuring the inflows and outflows of tacit and explicit knowledge is process oriented and easy to achieve.

MNEs do face a few issues with respect to knowledge management.Elaborate on these issues and the possible ways to combat them.

Which of the following strategies is often known as "international strategy"?

Globalizing Business

Understanding Formal Institutions: Politics, laws, and Economics

Emphasizing Informal Institutions: Cultures, ethics, and Norms

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing on Global and Regional Integration

Growing and Internationalizing the Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Making Alliances and Acquisitions Work

Competing on Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Managing Human Resources Globally

Financing and Governing the Corporation Globally

Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Globally

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Exam 13: Strategizing,structuring,and Learning Around the World

Which of the following statements with respect to differences in knowledge management among the four types of MNEs is true?

The integration-responsiveness framework allows managers to deal with the pressures for both global integration and local responsiveness.

The terms knowledge management and information management can be used interchangeably.

Which strategy is best for environments where there are clear differences among national and regional markets and there is a low pressure for cost reduction?

Elaborate on the differences in knowledge management among the four types of MNEs.

The global standardization strategy lacks local responsiveness.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of the home replication strategy?

Many firms phase out the international division structure after their initial stage of overseas expansion.

Briefly explain which of the four organizational structures is appropriate for each of the MNE strategic choices.

One of the disadvantages of the geographic area structure is that the country and regional managers are not given sufficient voice relative to the heads of the domestic divisions.

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of absorptive capacity?

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the global standardization strategy.

Social capital is the ability to recognize the value of new information,assimilate it,and apply it.

The _____ structure allows for consolidation on a worldwide or regional basis and reduces inefficient duplication in multiple countries.

MNEs adopting the _____ strategy may designate centers of excellence.

Informal social capital hinders knowledge management.

The _____ strategy is also known as multidomestic strategy.

Accurately measuring the inflows and outflows of tacit and explicit knowledge is process oriented and easy to achieve.

MNEs do face a few issues with respect to knowledge management.Elaborate on these issues and the possible ways to combat them.

Which of the following strategies is often known as "international strategy"?

Globalizing Business

Understanding Formal Institutions: Politics, laws, and Economics

Emphasizing Informal Institutions: Cultures, ethics, and Norms

Leveraging Resources and Capabilities

Trading Internationally

Investing Abroad Directly

Dealing With Foreign Exchange

Capitalizing on Global and Regional Integration

Growing and Internationalizing the Entrepreneurial Firm

Entering Foreign Markets

Managing Global Competitive Dynamics

Making Alliances and Acquisitions Work

Competing on Marketing and Supply Chain Management

Managing Human Resources Globally

Financing and Governing the Corporation Globally

Managing Corporate Social Responsibility Globally

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