GEO 334 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+
What is most beneficial aspect of an international joint venture? - ANSWER the
partners local contracts and markets will be utilized
What is NOT a challenge in today's implementing global alliance - ANSWER cost
of telecommunication
What is NOT true about about cooperative strategies? - ANSWER A joint venture
is a merger of two existing companies
In a highly competitive environment, alliances are a slow and risky route to
globalization, and therefore, are likely to be avoided - ANSWER FALSE
Smaller firms are most likely to reorganize into _________ during
internationalization - ANSWER domestic structure plus export department
Sedona Inc, is an American firm that manufactures high-quality handbags, duffel
bags, and leather belts at its facility in Arizona. Sedona's products have been
featured in various fashion magazines and as a result, consumer demand has
increased significantly. Currently, Sedona is organized as a domestic structure
plus export structure plus export department. Executives at Sedona believe the
firm is ready to internationalize its operations, and they are considering various
organizational structures. What best supports the argument the Sedona should
give its subsidiary manager significant autonomy? - ANSWER Sedona has
recently reorganized into a domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary
The focus of Selina Inc, an MNC producing range of products that can be
marketed through common channels to similar customers worldwide, is
marketing. Its aim to become an insider in every country it operates. What
organizational forms is most likely to be favored by Selina's management? -
ANSWER A global geographic structure
The fundamental limitation of a matrix structure is that it _______ - ANSWER
Institutes a dual hierarchy that violates the unity-of-command principle
Company Z is a filmmaking company, located in Hollywood, a localization
economy for cinema. What best describes a location advantage that arises from
locating Company Z within this type of agglomeration economy? - ANSWER
Because Hollywood has been the home of filmmaking companies for many
years, most businesses in the area have a good technical understanding of how
, movies are made. The interactions of Company Z and these other businesses
are more likely to result in new knowledge and innovation
How would you rank those adhering to the Silicon Valley culture in terms of risk
aversion - ANSWER Low
What is the Source of status/power in Silicon Valley? - ANSWER achievement
The power distance Silicon Valley is {Blank 1}. Privacy in relationships in Silicon
Valley is {Blank 2} - ANSWER Low, Diffuse
Research has shown that while { A Blank} has been a top selection criterion for
employers sending abroad, that the most common reason for failed assignments
is { B Blank} - ANSWER Technical abilities; family's willingness to help/go
_______________ are the most preferred staffing choice for a foreign subsidiary
where proprietary technology is used extensively - ANSWER Expatriates
What of the following is TRUE about the IT companies in Taiwan? - ANSWER
Many high tech companies in Taiwan adopted the U.S. corporate culture
When the company is at the internationalization stage of strategic expansion and
has a centralized structure, it will likely use a(n) _________ staffing approach to
fill key management positions with PCNs - ANSWER ethnocentric
_______________ is one of the informal means that firms often use to help the
trailing spouse find a position at the same location - ANSWER Intercompany
networking
What is the primary benefit for a firm that carefully manages its expatriate's
careers? - ANSWER retaining managers with global experience and skills
What best explains the attrition rate for expatriates? - ANSWER Expatriates feel
unappreciated and dissatisfied both during and after the assignment and leave
the company
Low power distance implies _________ - ANSWER people would be more
motivated by teamwork and relations with peers
According to the reading "Renault-Nissan Alliance Needs Stronger Ties" , what
ensured the introduction of double voting right foot the long-term shareholders
in Renault - ANSWER Intervention of the French Government
According to the reading, which of the following is correct about the Renault-
Nissan Alliance? - ANSWER Nissan contribute more than 50% of Renault's group
net income in 2014
ACCURATE ANSWERS RATED A+
What is most beneficial aspect of an international joint venture? - ANSWER the
partners local contracts and markets will be utilized
What is NOT a challenge in today's implementing global alliance - ANSWER cost
of telecommunication
What is NOT true about about cooperative strategies? - ANSWER A joint venture
is a merger of two existing companies
In a highly competitive environment, alliances are a slow and risky route to
globalization, and therefore, are likely to be avoided - ANSWER FALSE
Smaller firms are most likely to reorganize into _________ during
internationalization - ANSWER domestic structure plus export department
Sedona Inc, is an American firm that manufactures high-quality handbags, duffel
bags, and leather belts at its facility in Arizona. Sedona's products have been
featured in various fashion magazines and as a result, consumer demand has
increased significantly. Currently, Sedona is organized as a domestic structure
plus export structure plus export department. Executives at Sedona believe the
firm is ready to internationalize its operations, and they are considering various
organizational structures. What best supports the argument the Sedona should
give its subsidiary manager significant autonomy? - ANSWER Sedona has
recently reorganized into a domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary
The focus of Selina Inc, an MNC producing range of products that can be
marketed through common channels to similar customers worldwide, is
marketing. Its aim to become an insider in every country it operates. What
organizational forms is most likely to be favored by Selina's management? -
ANSWER A global geographic structure
The fundamental limitation of a matrix structure is that it _______ - ANSWER
Institutes a dual hierarchy that violates the unity-of-command principle
Company Z is a filmmaking company, located in Hollywood, a localization
economy for cinema. What best describes a location advantage that arises from
locating Company Z within this type of agglomeration economy? - ANSWER
Because Hollywood has been the home of filmmaking companies for many
years, most businesses in the area have a good technical understanding of how
, movies are made. The interactions of Company Z and these other businesses
are more likely to result in new knowledge and innovation
How would you rank those adhering to the Silicon Valley culture in terms of risk
aversion - ANSWER Low
What is the Source of status/power in Silicon Valley? - ANSWER achievement
The power distance Silicon Valley is {Blank 1}. Privacy in relationships in Silicon
Valley is {Blank 2} - ANSWER Low, Diffuse
Research has shown that while { A Blank} has been a top selection criterion for
employers sending abroad, that the most common reason for failed assignments
is { B Blank} - ANSWER Technical abilities; family's willingness to help/go
_______________ are the most preferred staffing choice for a foreign subsidiary
where proprietary technology is used extensively - ANSWER Expatriates
What of the following is TRUE about the IT companies in Taiwan? - ANSWER
Many high tech companies in Taiwan adopted the U.S. corporate culture
When the company is at the internationalization stage of strategic expansion and
has a centralized structure, it will likely use a(n) _________ staffing approach to
fill key management positions with PCNs - ANSWER ethnocentric
_______________ is one of the informal means that firms often use to help the
trailing spouse find a position at the same location - ANSWER Intercompany
networking
What is the primary benefit for a firm that carefully manages its expatriate's
careers? - ANSWER retaining managers with global experience and skills
What best explains the attrition rate for expatriates? - ANSWER Expatriates feel
unappreciated and dissatisfied both during and after the assignment and leave
the company
Low power distance implies _________ - ANSWER people would be more
motivated by teamwork and relations with peers
According to the reading "Renault-Nissan Alliance Needs Stronger Ties" , what
ensured the introduction of double voting right foot the long-term shareholders
in Renault - ANSWER Intervention of the French Government
According to the reading, which of the following is correct about the Renault-
Nissan Alliance? - ANSWER Nissan contribute more than 50% of Renault's group
net income in 2014
