Question 1

The organization design in which an employee reports to both a country manager and a functional manager is a(n):

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure is a hybrid organizational design that combines functional and divisional structures, allowing employees to report to both a functional manager and a divisional manager (also known as a project or product manager). In an international matrix structure, employees may also report to a country manager in addition to their functional and divisional managers. Therefore, option A as a matrix structure is the best choice for the given scenario.

Question 2

In the fast changing,competitive environment,new global realities are emerging,which includes all of the following needs except:

Accepted Answer

The needs listed (A-D) all relate to achieving success in a fast-changing, competitive environment. Therefore, the need to deliver success is not an additional need, but rather the ultimate goal of all the other needs listed.

Question 3

In today's dynamic global competitive environment,organizations need to develop new forms of:

Accepted Answer

In today's dynamic global competitive environment, organizations face rapid changes in the market and need to adapt quickly to remain relevant. This requires developing new forms of flexibility, efficiency, and responsiveness in order to compete effectively. Ethnocentrism and myopia (choice A) can limit innovation and prevent organizations from adapting to new markets. Export department structure (choice C) and geographic structure (choice E) are possible organizational structures that may help facilitate global competition, but they do not represent new forms of flexibility, efficiency, and responsiveness in themselves. The self-reference criterion (choice D) can be a hindrance to effective global competition because it involves applying one's own cultural values to other cultures, rather than adapting to the unique cultural values of each market. Therefore, choice B is the best answer.

Question 4

Which global marketing expert recommends an organization design based on a "global superstructure" that views the world in terms of 30 regions?

Accepted Answer

Kenichi Ohmae recommends an organization design based on a "global superstructure" that views the world in terms of 30 regions. Ohmae is a global marketing expert and author of the book "The Borderless World."

Question 5

Hershey rolled out a new line of condensed-milk candies,Yo-man,specifically targeting premium candy segment in:

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

According to Prahalad and Hamel,a core competence has all of the following characteristics except:

Accepted Answer

According to Prahalad and Hamel, a core competence should be difficult for competitors to imitate. All the other characteristics- access to a wide variety of markets, significant contribution to perceived customer benefits, and benefits to customers- are considered important for a core competence.

Question 7

One of the potential drawbacks of a regional management center is that:

Accepted Answer

The potential drawback of a regional management center is that the cost can be prohibitive, especially for smaller companies. While other options may have potential drawbacks as well, such as A) pan-regional coordination efforts can suffer or D) regional management may take a one-sided approach when implementing corporate objectives, they are not specific to the regional management center approach. E) there is a lack of coordinated decision making is unlikely to be a potential drawback of a regional management center because its purpose is to provide centralized decision making. C) the company may lose its "insider" advantage is also not specific to the regional management center approach because it can happen with any type of centralization or outsourcing of functions.

Question 8

When Brazilian Carlos Ghosn was installed as chief executive,he introduced two new words into Nissan's lexicon:

Accepted Answer

The two new words introduced by Carlos Ghosn were "speed" and "commitment". This is widely acknowledged and documented in accounts of Ghosn's leadership at Nissan, where he implemented a plan called "Nissan Revival Plan" which focused on improving efficiency and productivity through a culture of speed and commitment to meeting targets.

Question 9

Joseph Tripodi is Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of:

Accepted Answer

Joseph Tripodi is the former Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer of Coca-Cola. He held this position between 2007 and 2015.

Question 10

According to David Whitwam,former CEO of Whirlpool,one must create an organization whose people are:

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The advantages that a regional management center can offer a company include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A regional management center typically focuses on coordination and decision-making across a region, rather than directly achieving cost savings.

Question 12

Management writers often use terms like ________ to describe an organization in which autonomous business units operate with their own agendas and a minimum of horizontal interdependence.

Accepted Answer

The term "chimneys" is often used to describe organizations where business units operate independently with minimal horizontal interdependence, similar to how chimneys stand alone.

Question 13

As a company's initial international business involvement becomes too much for a single manager or export department to handle,the next step is typically to establish a(n):

Accepted Answer

As a company's international business involvement increases, it becomes necessary to have a dedicated international division to handle the complexity and diversity of operations. The international division structure allows for the centralization of international activities and the development of specialized expertise in areas such as trade regulations, logistics, and international marketing. This structure also facilitates communication and coordination across different regions and markets.

Question 14

Which of the following is the best organization structure for global marketing?

Accepted Answer

The best structure for global marketing depends on the company's specific goals and resources, as well as the markets it operates in. Therefore, there is no one-size-fits-all answer and it is best to assess each option based on the company's needs.

Question 15

Sony's Blu-ray DVD format has gained widespread acceptance.Sony,Sharp,Panasonic,and other Japanese manufacturers are all experiencing ________ sales of traditional electronics products.

Accepted Answer

The sentence states that "Japanese manufacturers are all experiencing declining sales of traditional electronics products."

Question 16

Which of the following does not contribute to the establishment of an international division?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of an international division requires a desire to scan the globe for opportunities and threats. Therefore, if management lacks this desire, it would not contribute to the establishment of an international division.

Question 17

Under the geographical and product division structures,for the company with French origins,France is:

Accepted Answer

France is simply another geographic market under the geographical and product division structures.

Question 18

A company with headquarters in Europe and operational units in Canada,the United States,and Mexico would be well advised to consider establishing a(n):

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Question 19

Organizations in order to be globally successful must be viewed as portfolio of:

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Question 20

A company with headquarters in the United States and operational units in the Netherlands,France,Italy,and Spain would be well advised to consider establishing a(n):

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Quiz 17: Leadership, Organization, and Corporate Social Responsibility

The organization design in which an employee reports to both a country manager and a functional manager is a(n) :