Question 1

Briefly discuss the characteristics of the decentralized federation organizational model.

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Question 2

Historically,many large Japanese companies used a centralized hub configuration.The 2011 earthquake in Japan resulted in a significant cost to Canon by inhibiting its production process.In response,the CEO of Canon announced in the 2011 annual report that they will have three headquarters,instead of one.These will be based in each of the US,Europe,and Japan.What are the challenges that the company will face during this transition?

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Question 3

Which of the following describes the preferred sequencing of changes associated with implementing the typically more effective emerging change process model?
A) Change in individual attitudes and mentalities; then, change in interpersonal relationships and processes; and finally, change in the formal structure and responsibilities
B) Change in the formal structure and responsibilities; then, change in interpersonal relationships and processes; and finally, change in individual attitudes and mentalities
C) Change in interpersonal relationships and processes; then, change in the formal structure and responsibilities; and finally, change in individual attitudes and mentalities.
D) Change in individual attitudes and mentalities; then, change in the formal structure and responsibilities; and finally, change in interpersonal relationships and processes

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The emerging change process model commences with efforts to change individual attitudes and mentalities,and is followed by efforts to modify interpersonal relationships and processes before pursuing changes in formal structure and responsibilities.

Question 4

The CEO of AgiTec Co.has decided to transition his firm into a transnational organization.What advice would you give to the company about a change process that could avoid the undesirable outcomes that have often been associated with traditional processes of complex organizational change?

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Question 5

Isatis Co.has successfully transitioned from a global strategy to a transnational strategy.Which of the following describes the likely configuration of assets and capabilities that now most likely prevails at Isatis?
A) Decentralized and nationally self-sufficient.
B) Centralized and globally scaled.
C) Dispersed, specialized, and interdependent.
D) Core competencies are centralized; other assets and capabilities are decentralized.

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Companies that pursue a transnational strategy are characterized by dispersed,specialized and interdependent assets and capabilities.Incorrect answer choices a,b and d describe the configurations of assets and capabilities that are characteristic of companies that adopt the decentralized federation model to pursue a multinational strategy,the centralized hub model to pursue a global strategy,and the coordinated federation model to pursue an international strategy ,respectively.

Question 6

What is the key lesson behind the metaphor that develops a transnational organization model based on a framework related to anatomy,physiology,and psychology?

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Question 7

Briefly discuss the development and diffusion of knowledge in the decentralized federation,the coordinated federation and the centralized hub,respectively.

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Question 8

The implied distribution of roles and responsibilities requires the development of rather sophisticated and subtle decision-making machinery based on three interdependent management processes.Discuss the three interdependent management process.

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Question 9

The CEO of SemChem Co.was considering how to reorganize the company following the management team's decision to create four new product divisions,while maintaining SemChem's existing three regional divisions.A consultant has recommended a solution that centers on driving the change by restructuring the organization around a matrix.Briefly describe the matrix structure and discuss some practical difficulties associated with this organizational structure?

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Question 10

Name and briefly describe three organizational characteristics that distinguish the transnational organization from multinational,international or global organizations.

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Question 11

Describe why the formal structure is not able to capture and manage the complexity of the strategic tasks facing most MNEs?

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Question 12

Which of the following strategic approach and strategic capabilities cannot be paired?
A) Transnational strategy and national responsiveness
B) Transnational strategy and learning
C) Transnational strategy and global efficiency
D) Global strategy and national responsiveness

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In order to have a transnational strategy,some degree of each of the three capabilities of efficiency,learning,and responsiveness is required simultaneously.Global strategy,however,is to be paired with efficiency,not responsiveness

Quiz 4: Developing a Transnational Organization: Managing Integration, Responsiveness, and Flexibility