Question 1

From a resource-based view,explicit knowledge is strategically more important than tacit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Externally,MNEs are subject to the formal institutional frameworks erected by various home-country and host-country governments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The global standardization strategy,despite its complexity,is still the best option at being cost effective,locally responsive,and learning-driven.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Management of MNE structure,learning,and innovation needs to take into account VRIO.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

Differences in knowledge management amon

Question 7

The _____ structure is appropriate for a localization strategy.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following may be a hindrance to successful knowledge management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bonuses to measurable knowledge outflows and inflows 
B)  Investment in codifying tacit knowledge 
C)  Facilitation of informal social capital 
D)  Use of single-subsidiary-based incentives 
A)  Bonuses to measurable knowledge outflows and inflows 
B)  Investment in codifying tacit knowledge 
C)  Facilitation of informal social capital 
D)  Use of single-subsidiary-based incentives

Question 9

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 10

The home replication strategy duplicates home country-based competencies in foreign countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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.

Question 12

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 13

Explicit knowledge is codifiable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Learning aquatic zumba is an example of tacit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Knowledge inflow faces the common problem of "Not invented here" syndrome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The _____ structure is the opposite of the geographic area structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  international division 
B)  global matrix 
C)  multidomestic 
D)  global product division 
A)  international division 
B)  global matrix 
C)  multidomestic 
D)  global product division

Question 18

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 19

The _____ strategy is an extension of the home replication strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  global 
B)  transnational 
C)  localization 
D)  export 
A)  global 
B)  transnational 
C)  localization 
D)  export

Question 20

The transnational strategy is usually the easiest strategy for an MNE to implement and the first one adopted when the firm ventures abroad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

From a resource-based view,explicit knowledge is strategically more important than tacit knowledge.

Externally,MNEs are subject to the formal institutional frameworks erected by various home-country and host-country governments.

The global standardization strategy,despite its complexity,is still the best option at being cost effective,locally responsive,and learning-driven.

Management of MNE structure,learning,and innovation needs to take into account VRIO.

MNEs adopting the _____ strategy may designate centers of excellence.

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

The _____ structure is appropriate for a localization strategy.

Which of the following may be a hindrance to successful knowledge management?

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?

The home replication strategy duplicates home country-based competencies in foreign countries.

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

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

Explicit knowledge is codifiable.

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

Learning aquatic zumba is an example of tacit knowledge.

Knowledge inflow faces the common problem of "Not invented here" syndrome.

The _____ structure is the opposite of the geographic area structure.

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.

The _____ strategy is an extension of the home replication strategy.

The transnational strategy is usually the easiest strategy for an MNE to implement and the first one adopted when the firm ventures abroad.

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

From a resource-based view,explicit knowledge is strategically more important than tacit knowledge.

Externally,MNEs are subject to the formal institutional frameworks erected by various home-country and host-country governments.

The global standardization strategy,despite its complexity,is still the best option at being cost effective,locally responsive,and learning-driven.

Management of MNE structure,learning,and innovation needs to take into account VRIO.

MNEs adopting the _____ strategy may designate centers of excellence.

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

The _____ structure is appropriate for a localization strategy.

Which of the following may be a hindrance to successful knowledge management?

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?

The home replication strategy duplicates home country-based competencies in foreign countries.

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

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

Explicit knowledge is codifiable.

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

Learning aquatic zumba is an example of tacit knowledge.

Knowledge inflow faces the common problem of "Not invented here" syndrome.

The _____ structure is the opposite of the geographic area structure.

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.

The _____ strategy is an extension of the home replication strategy.

The transnational strategy is usually the easiest strategy for an MNE to implement and the first one adopted when the firm ventures abroad.

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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