Question 1

The relationship between strategy and structure is reciprocal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Learning aquatic zumba is an example of tacit knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the home replication strategy.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Innovations flow only from the host countries to the home country in a transnational strategy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In the context of the customer-focused dimension of a global matrix,the _____ structure supplies customers in a coordinated and consistent way across various countries.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

____ is the informal interpersonal relationships among managers of different units that may greatly facilitate intersubsidiary cooperation among various units.

Accepted Answer

A)  Social capital 
B)  Absorptive capacity 
C)  Micro-macro link 
D)  Subsidiary initiative

Question 7

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of employee turnover?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

When an MNE is locally responsive,_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the local government's involvement reduces 
B)  regulations are loosened 
C)  innovations are limited 
D)  costs increase

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the reciprocal relationship between multinational strategy and structure.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

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 12

The global product division structure organizes the MNE according to different geographic areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are centers of excellence?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Local responsiveness makes local customers and governments happy and helps decrease costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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 17

A global matrix structure alleviates the disadvantages associated with both geographic area and global product division structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The hallmark of the _____ structure is the coordination of responsibilities between product divisions and geographic areas.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Social capital 
B)  Micro-macro link 
C)  Absorptive capacity 
D)  Global mandate

Question 20

MNEs that engage in a transnational strategy promote global learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

The relationship between strategy and structure is reciprocal.

Learning aquatic zumba is an example of tacit knowledge.

Summarize the advantages and disadvantages of the home replication strategy.

Innovations flow only from the host countries to the home country in a transnational strategy.

In the context of the customer-focused dimension of a global matrix,the _____ structure supplies customers in a coordinated and consistent way across various countries.

____ is the informal interpersonal relationships among managers of different units that may greatly facilitate intersubsidiary cooperation among various units.

Which element of knowledge management faces the common problem of employee turnover?

When an MNE is locally responsive,_____.

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

Explain the reciprocal relationship between multinational strategy and structure.

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

The global product division structure organizes the MNE according to different geographic areas.

What are centers of excellence?

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

Local responsiveness makes local customers and governments happy and helps decrease costs.

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

A global matrix structure alleviates the disadvantages associated with both geographic area and global product division structures.

The hallmark of the _____ structure is the coordination of responsibilities between product divisions and geographic areas.

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

MNEs that engage in a transnational strategy promote global learning.