Question 1

The worldwide area structure tends to be adopted by firms with a low level of diversification whose domestic structures are based on functions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Personal control is a type of control that tends to be most widely used in large firms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What are the three dimensions of organizational structure?

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Organizational structure can be thought ...

Question 4

It is more difficult for a leader to create an organizational culture from scratch in a new venture than it is to change an established one.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A(n)  _____ tends to be adopted by firms that are reasonably diversified.

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A)   worldwide area structure
B)   international division structure
C)   worldwide product division structure
D)   global matrix structure

Question 6

The need for coordination between subunits is lowest in firms pursuing a(n) :

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A)   localization strategy.
B)   international strategy.
C)   global strategy.
D)   transnational strategy.

Question 7

A worldwide product division structure tends to be adopted by firms that are reasonably diversified and originally had domestic structures based on product divisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

To unfreeze the established culture of an organization the company must take bold steps such as shaking up the management structure in order to implement change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

There is low interdependence, performance ambiguity, and costs of control in firms pursuing a(n) :

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A)   localization strategy.
B)   international strategy.
C)   transnational strategy.
D)   global strategy.

Question 10

Organizational structure means all of the following, EXCEPT:

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A)   the establishment of integrating mechanisms to coordinate the activities of subunits.
B)   the location of decision-making responsibilities with a structure.
C)   the manner in which decisions are made and work is performed by individuals.
D)   the formal division of the organization into subunits such as product divisions and functions.

Question 11

The norms and values systems that are shared among the employees of a company are referred to as:

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A)   processes.
B)   control systems.
C)   incentives.
D)   organizational culture.

Question 12

Discuss the characteristics of a firm that is pursuing an international strategy.

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Firms pursuing an international strategy...

Question 13

Firms pursuing a localization strategy have a high need for coordination between subunits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Regardless of a firm's domestic structure, its international division tends to be organized on economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which control system is most widely used by small firms?

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A)   Personal
B)   Output
C)   Bureaucratic
D)   Cultural

Question 16

Firms pursuing a global standardization strategy:

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A)   have low performance ambiguity.
B)   attempt to create value by transferring core competencies from home to foreign subsidiaries.
C)   are less centralized than enterprises pursuing a localization or international strategy.
D)   have a high need for coordination and cultural controls.

Question 17

It is important to realize that organizational change will occur regardless of the commitment of senior managers to it.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Bureaucratic control involves personal contact with subordinates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the location of decision-making in a firm that is following a transnational strategy.

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Decision-making in a firm pursuing a tra...

Question 20

Discuss the issues involved in refreezing an organization.

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Refreezing the organization takes longer...

Exam 14: The Organization of International Business

A worldwide product division structure tends to be adopted by firms that are reasonably diversified and originally had domestic structures based on product divisions.

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Personal control is a type of control that tends to be most widely used in large firms.

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Bureaucratic control involves personal contact with subordinates.

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Discuss the characteristics of a firm that is pursuing an international strategy.

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The need for coordination between subunits is lowest in firms pursuing a(n) :

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Firms pursuing a localization strategy have a high need for coordination between subunits.

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Which control system is most widely used by small firms?

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Firms pursuing a global standardization strategy:

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There is low interdependence, performance ambiguity, and costs of control in firms pursuing a(n) :

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It is important to realize that organizational change will occur regardless of the commitment of senior managers to it.

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The norms and values systems that are shared among the employees of a company are referred to as:

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Discuss the issues involved in refreezing an organization.

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A(n) _____ tends to be adopted by firms that are reasonably diversified.

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Regardless of a firm's domestic structure, its international division tends to be organized on economy.

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To unfreeze the established culture of an organization the company must take bold steps such as shaking up the management structure in order to implement change.

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Discuss the location of decision-making in a firm that is following a transnational strategy.

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Organizational structure means all of the following, EXCEPT:

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What are the three dimensions of organizational structure?

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The worldwide area structure tends to be adopted by firms with a low level of diversification whose domestic structures are based on functions.

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