Question 1

Few integrating mechanisms are needed between divisions when a company uses a worldwide-area structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In a joint venture, sometimes one company insists on having a 51% share or more, giving it the ability to buy out the other party at some point in the future should problems emerge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A company, EricMotors, has three business units.Each of these business units performs all the value chain functions needed to pursue the business model successfully.What are these business units referred to as?

Accepted Answer

A) Unilateral division 
B) Matrix division 
C) Product division 
D) Functional division 
E) Self-contained division 
A) Unilateral division 
B) Matrix division 
C) Product division 
D) Functional division 
E) Self-contained division

Question 4

Starbucks' Frappuccino is distributed by Pepsi.Nestle and Coca-Cola announced an agreement with Beverage Partners Worldwide through which Coca-Cola will distribute and sell Nestle's Nestea throughout the globe.These are examples of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) Joint venture 
B) New-venture division 
C) Merger 
D) Acquisition 
E) Internal venture 
A) Joint venture 
B) New-venture division 
C) Merger 
D) Acquisition 
E) Internal venture

Question 5

Corporate managers' capabilities in organizational design are vital in ensuring the success of a merger or acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Sometimes companies can simply realize the joint benefits from collaboration without having to form a new company.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A joint venture occurs when two equal-sized finns agree to blend their operations, creating one larger firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Few integrating mechanisms are needed between divisions when a company uses a worldwide-area structure.

In a joint venture, sometimes one company insists on having a 51% share or more, giving it the ability to buy out the other party at some point in the future should problems emerge.

A company, EricMotors, has three business units.Each of these business units performs all the value chain functions needed to pursue the business model successfully.What are these business units referred to as?

Starbucks' Frappuccino is distributed by Pepsi.Nestle and Coca-Cola announced an agreement with Beverage Partners Worldwide through which Coca-Cola will distribute and sell Nestle's Nestea throughout the globe.These are examples of which of the following?

Corporate managers' capabilities in organizational design are vital in ensuring the success of a merger or acquisition.

Sometimes companies can simply realize the joint benefits from collaboration without having to form a new company.

A joint venture occurs when two equal-sized finns agree to blend their operations, creating one larger firm.

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

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

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

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

Few integrating mechanisms are needed between divisions when a company uses a worldwide-area structure.

In a joint venture, sometimes one company insists on having a 51% share or more, giving it the ability to buy out the other party at some point in the future should problems emerge.

A company, EricMotors, has three business units.Each of these business units performs all the value chain functions needed to pursue the business model successfully.What are these business units referred to as?

Starbucks' Frappuccino is distributed by Pepsi.Nestle and Coca-Cola announced an agreement with Beverage Partners Worldwide through which Coca-Cola will distribute and sell Nestle's Nestea throughout the globe.These are examples of which of the following?

Corporate managers' capabilities in organizational design are vital in ensuring the success of a merger or acquisition.

Sometimes companies can simply realize the joint benefits from collaboration without having to form a new company.

A joint venture occurs when two equal-sized finns agree to blend their operations, creating one larger firm.

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

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

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

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

Filters