Question 1

The multidivisional organization structure offers all of these advantages except:

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A)  enhanced corporate financial control. 
B)  enhanced strategic control. 
C)  enhanced growth. 
D)  stronger competition for resources. 
E)  all of these are advantages of multidivisional organizational structure. 
A)  enhanced corporate financial control. 
B)  enhanced strategic control. 
C)  enhanced growth. 
D)  stronger competition for resources. 
E)  all of these are advantages of multidivisional organizational structure.

Question 2

The set of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and distributors to produce and market a product is called a(n)

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A)  network structure. 
B)  outsourcing network. 
C)  structure alliance. 
D)  oligopoly. 
E)  suppliers' network. 
A)  network structure. 
B)  outsourcing network. 
C)  structure alliance. 
D)  oligopoly. 
E)  suppliers' network.

Question 3

When Toyota first decided to manufacture and market cars in the United States,it entered into a ____ with General Motors.

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A)  strategic alliance 
B)  joint venture 
C)  global partnership 
D)  trade agreement 
E)  contingency plan 
A)  strategic alliance 
B)  joint venture 
C)  global partnership 
D)  trade agreement 
E)  contingency plan

Question 4

The U.S.firm Intel,a maker of semiconductor chips,built twelve worldwide manufacturing facilities in several different countries,but its research and development (R&D)and marketing are centralized in the United States.Based on this information,which strategy is Intel pursuing?

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A)  Localization 
B)  Transnational 
C)  International 
D)  Global standardization 
E)  Stuck in the middle 
A)  Localization 
B)  Transnational 
C)  International 
D)  Global standardization 
E)  Stuck in the middle

Question 5

Consider the information given in the previous question (#79)and your answer to that question,and then recommend an organizational structure for Mohawk to use as it globalizes.Explain why the structure you recommend is the most appropriate one for Mohawk.

Accepted Answer

Mohawk should consider use of the global

Question 6

An international strategy

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A)  centralizes only the research and development (R&
D)  and marketing functions. 
B)  centralizes all functions. 
C)  involves an appropriate mix of centralization and decentralization. 
D)  is the most complex strategy. 
E)  maximizes local responsiveness. 
A)  centralizes only the research and development (R&
D)  and marketing functions. 
B)  centralizes all functions. 
C)  involves an appropriate mix of centralization and decentralization. 
D)  is the most complex strategy. 
E)  maximizes local responsiveness.

Question 7

Vertical integration is a less expensive strategy to manage than is unrelated diversification.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

It is important for corporate managers to be able to identify high-performing and underperforming divisions and to take corrective action as necessary.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A company pursuing unrelated diversification

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A)  relies more on output controls than on bureaucratic controls. 
B)  needs to create an internal transfer pricing scheme. 
C)  has a low need for integration among divisions. 
D)  should have a product team structure. 
E)  should use a centralized decision-making process. 
A)  relies more on output controls than on bureaucratic controls. 
B)  needs to create an internal transfer pricing scheme. 
C)  has a low need for integration among divisions. 
D)  should have a product team structure. 
E)  should use a centralized decision-making process.

Question 10

Mohawk Industries Inc.is the largest designer,maker,and seller of carpets in the United States.In a separate division,the firm's product line also includes floor tile,pillows,and bed linens.Mohawk has a strong emphasis on cost reduction.If the firm wishes to sell more products overseas,what strategy would you recommend,and why?
Mohawk Industries Inc.is the largest designer,maker,and seller of carpets in the United States.In a separate division,the firm's product line also includes floor tile,pillows,and bed linens.Mohawk has a strong emphasis on cost reduction.If the firm wishes to sell more products overseas,what strategy would you recommend,and why? Based on your response,recommend an organizational structure for Mohawk to use as it globalizes.Explain why the structure you recommend is the most appropriate one for Mohawk.

Accepted Answer

Mohawk should consider use of the global

Question 11

When a firm's managers are very concerned about the possibility of losing control of proprietary know-how,which entry mode should the firm avoid?

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A)  Acquisition 
B)  Internal new venture 
C)  Joint venture 
D)  Divestiture 
E)  Merger 
A)  Acquisition 
B)  Internal new venture 
C)  Joint venture 
D)  Divestiture 
E)  Merger

Question 12

The wasteful duplication of functional resources is most likely to arise with a

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A)  functional structure. 
B)  product team structure. 
C)  matrix structure. 
D)  multidivisional structure. 
E)  geographic structure. 
A)  functional structure. 
B)  product team structure. 
C)  matrix structure. 
D)  multidivisional structure. 
E)  geographic structure.

Question 13

Few integrating mechanisms are needed when a company uses a global-area structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To foster the development of the matrix-in-the-mind concept and promote cooperation,companies are increasingly making use of the integrating capabilities of information technology (IT).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Historically,car companies such as Ford and GM used global-area structures to manage their overseas operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which structure is the best for sharing information and learning across countries?

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A)  Global-area 
B)  International division 
C)  Global product group 
D)  Global matrix 
E)  Simple 
A)  Global-area 
B)  International division 
C)  Global product group 
D)  Global matrix 
E)  Simple

Question 17

Explain the benefits of the multidivisional structure for managing a firm that competes in several industries.

Accepted Answer

The multidivisional structure has the fo

Question 18

At the level of organizational structure,control,and culture,____ has given strategic managers many new options in implementing strategies.

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A)  research and development 
B)  marketing research 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  benchmarking 
E)  information technology 
A)  research and development 
B)  marketing research 
C)  outsourcing 
D)  benchmarking 
E)  information technology

Question 19

Joint ventures are best suited for projects that

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A)  are small in size. 
B)  each company could undertake by itself. 
C)  are routine in nature. 
D)  neither company could do on its own. 
E)  none of these. 
A)  are small in size. 
B)  each company could undertake by itself. 
C)  are routine in nature. 
D)  neither company could do on its own. 
E)  none of these.

Question 20

A firm that is pursuing a globalization strategy will typically use a global-area structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The multidivisional organization structure offers all of these advantages except:

The set of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and distributors to produce and market a product is called a(n)

When Toyota first decided to manufacture and market cars in the United States,it entered into a ____ with General Motors.

The U.S.firm Intel,a maker of semiconductor chips,built twelve worldwide manufacturing facilities in several different countries,but its research and development (R&D)and marketing are centralized in the United States.Based on this information,which strategy is Intel pursuing?

Consider the information given in the previous question (#79)and your answer to that question,and then recommend an organizational structure for Mohawk to use as it globalizes.Explain why the structure you recommend is the most appropriate one for Mohawk.

An international strategy

Vertical integration is a less expensive strategy to manage than is unrelated diversification.

It is important for corporate managers to be able to identify high-performing and underperforming divisions and to take corrective action as necessary.

A company pursuing unrelated diversification

When a firm's managers are very concerned about the possibility of losing control of proprietary know-how,which entry mode should the firm avoid?

The wasteful duplication of functional resources is most likely to arise with a

Few integrating mechanisms are needed when a company uses a global-area structure.

To foster the development of the matrix-in-the-mind concept and promote cooperation,companies are increasingly making use of the integrating capabilities of information technology (IT).

Historically,car companies such as Ford and GM used global-area structures to manage their overseas operations.

Which structure is the best for sharing information and learning across countries?

Explain the benefits of the multidivisional structure for managing a firm that competes in several industries.

At the level of organizational structure,control,and culture,____ has given strategic managers many new options in implementing strategies.

Joint ventures are best suited for projects that

A firm that is pursuing a globalization strategy will typically use a global-area structure.

Strategic Leadership: Managing the Strategy-Making Process for Competitive Advantage

External Analysis: The Identification of Opportunities and Threats

Internal Analysis: Distinctive Competencies, Competitive Advantage, and Profitability

Building Competitive Advantage Through Functional-Level Strategy

Building Competitive Advantage Through Business-Level Strategy

Business-Level Strategy and the Industry Environment

Strategy and Technology

Strategy in the Global Environment

Corporate-Level Strategy: Horizontal Integration, Vertical Integration, and Strategic Outsourcing

Corporate-Level Strategy: Related and Unrelated Diversification

Corporate Performance, Governance, and Business Ethics

Implementing Strategy in Companies That Compete in a Single Industry

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Exam 13: Implementing Strategy in Companies That Compete Across Industries and Countries

The multidivisional organization structure offers all of these advantages except:

The set of strategic alliances that an organization creates with suppliers,manufacturers,and distributors to produce and market a product is called a(n)

When Toyota first decided to manufacture and market cars in the United States,it entered into a ____ with General Motors.

The U.S.firm Intel,a maker of semiconductor chips,built twelve worldwide manufacturing facilities in several different countries,but its research and development (R&D)and marketing are centralized in the United States.Based on this information,which strategy is Intel pursuing?

Consider the information given in the previous question (#79)and your answer to that question,and then recommend an organizational structure for Mohawk to use as it globalizes.Explain why the structure you recommend is the most appropriate one for Mohawk.

An international strategy

Vertical integration is a less expensive strategy to manage than is unrelated diversification.

It is important for corporate managers to be able to identify high-performing and underperforming divisions and to take corrective action as necessary.

A company pursuing unrelated diversification

When a firm's managers are very concerned about the possibility of losing control of proprietary know-how,which entry mode should the firm avoid?

The wasteful duplication of functional resources is most likely to arise with a

Few integrating mechanisms are needed when a company uses a global-area structure.

To foster the development of the matrix-in-the-mind concept and promote cooperation,companies are increasingly making use of the integrating capabilities of information technology (IT).

Historically,car companies such as Ford and GM used global-area structures to manage their overseas operations.

Which structure is the best for sharing information and learning across countries?

Explain the benefits of the multidivisional structure for managing a firm that competes in several industries.

At the level of organizational structure,control,and culture,____ has given strategic managers many new options in implementing strategies.

Joint ventures are best suited for projects that

A firm that is pursuing a globalization strategy will typically use a global-area structure.

Strategic Leadership: Managing the Strategy-Making Process for Competitive Advantage

External Analysis: The Identification of Opportunities and Threats

Internal Analysis: Distinctive Competencies, Competitive Advantage, and Profitability

Building Competitive Advantage Through Functional-Level Strategy

Building Competitive Advantage Through Business-Level Strategy

Business-Level Strategy and the Industry Environment

Strategy and Technology

Strategy in the Global Environment

Corporate-Level Strategy: Horizontal Integration, Vertical Integration, and Strategic Outsourcing

Corporate-Level Strategy: Related and Unrelated Diversification

Corporate Performance, Governance, and Business Ethics

Implementing Strategy in Companies That Compete in a Single Industry

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