Question 1

Informal social capital hinders knowledge management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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. A

Question 3

The relationship between strategy and structure is reciprocal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the global standardization strategy.

Accepted Answer

The global standardization strategy seek

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The global product division structure supports the _____ strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  transnational 
B)  global matrix 
C)  multidomestic 
D)  global standardization 
A)  transnational 
B)  global matrix 
C)  multidomestic 
D)  global standardization

Question 8

In a transnational strategy,the flow of knowledge is unidirectional.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the context of the customer-focused dimension of a global matrix,the _____ structure allows a provider to sell whatever combination of goods and services that customers prefer,including rivals' offerings.

Accepted Answer

A)  open innovation 
B)  solutions-based 
C)  global account 
D)  social capital 
A)  open innovation 
B)  solutions-based 
C)  global account 
D)  social capital

Question 10

Which strategy is organizationally complex and most difficult to implement?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Explain the reciprocal relationship between multinational strategy and structure.

Accepted Answer

The relationship between strategy and st

Question 12

____ innovation is the use of purposive inflows and outflows of knowledge to accelerate internal innovation and expand the markets for external use of innovation.

Accepted Answer

A)  Collaborative 
B)  Open 
C)  Closed 
D)  Absorptive 
A)  Collaborative 
B)  Open 
C)  Closed 
D)  Absorptive

Question 13

The global account structure and solutions-based structure are two of the primary customer-focused dimensions of an MNE.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In MNEs adopting the home replication strategy,knowledge is developed at the center and transferred to subsidiaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Knowledge acquisition,one of the knowledge management elements,faces the common problem of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  "How does it help me? " syndrome 
B)  failure to share and integrate external knowledge 
C)  "Not invented here " syndrome 
D)  absorptive capacity 
A)  "How does it help me? " syndrome 
B)  failure to share and integrate external knowledge 
C)  "Not invented here " syndrome 
D)  absorptive capacity

Question 16

The geographic area structure is appropriate for a transnational strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Knowledge retention faces the common problem of absorptive capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A localization strategy is effective when differences among national and regional markets are clear,and pressures for cost reductions are low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When MNEs adopt a localization strategy,the interdependence on knowledge management is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of "Not invented here" syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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

Informal social capital hinders knowledge management.

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

The relationship between strategy and structure is reciprocal.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the global standardization strategy.

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

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

The global product division structure supports the _____ strategy.

In a transnational strategy,the flow of knowledge is unidirectional.

In the context of the customer-focused dimension of a global matrix,the _____ structure allows a provider to sell whatever combination of goods and services that customers prefer,including rivals' offerings.

Which strategy is organizationally complex and most difficult to implement?

Explain the reciprocal relationship between multinational strategy and structure.

____ innovation is the use of purposive inflows and outflows of knowledge to accelerate internal innovation and expand the markets for external use of innovation.

The global account structure and solutions-based structure are two of the primary customer-focused dimensions of an MNE.

In MNEs adopting the home replication strategy,knowledge is developed at the center and transferred to subsidiaries.

Knowledge acquisition,one of the knowledge management elements,faces the common problem of _____.

The geographic area structure is appropriate for a transnational strategy.

Knowledge retention faces the common problem of absorptive capacity.

A localization strategy is effective when differences among national and regional markets are clear,and pressures for cost reductions are low.

When MNEs adopt a localization strategy,the interdependence on knowledge management is high.

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of "Not invented here" syndrome?

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

Informal social capital hinders knowledge management.

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

The relationship between strategy and structure is reciprocal.

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the global standardization strategy.

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

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

The global product division structure supports the _____ strategy.

In a transnational strategy,the flow of knowledge is unidirectional.

In the context of the customer-focused dimension of a global matrix,the _____ structure allows a provider to sell whatever combination of goods and services that customers prefer,including rivals' offerings.

Which strategy is organizationally complex and most difficult to implement?

Explain the reciprocal relationship between multinational strategy and structure.

____ innovation is the use of purposive inflows and outflows of knowledge to accelerate internal innovation and expand the markets for external use of innovation.

The global account structure and solutions-based structure are two of the primary customer-focused dimensions of an MNE.

In MNEs adopting the home replication strategy,knowledge is developed at the center and transferred to subsidiaries.

Knowledge acquisition,one of the knowledge management elements,faces the common problem of _____.

The geographic area structure is appropriate for a transnational strategy.

Knowledge retention faces the common problem of absorptive capacity.

A localization strategy is effective when differences among national and regional markets are clear,and pressures for cost reductions are low.

When MNEs adopt a localization strategy,the interdependence on knowledge management is high.

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of "Not invented here" syndrome?

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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