Question 1

All of the following are benefits of the global product division structure EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The global product division structure does not necessarily ensure easy communication and coordination among the various product divisions without duplication of effort. This would depend on the effectiveness of the communication and coordination mechanisms put in place within the organization.

Question 2

The _________________ structure of organization explicitly recognizes the multidimensional nature of global strategic decision making.

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure of organization explicitly recognizes the multidimensional nature of global strategic decision making. In a matrix structure, employees are grouped by both function (such as marketing or engineering) and product (such as specific product lines or geographic locations). This allows for a more holistic approach to decision making and encourages collaboration across departments and locations. The other choices (international division, customer division, global product division, geographic) may also be used in a global organization, but they do not explicitly recognize the multidimensional nature of global strategic decision making.

Question 3

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ is in charge of large and/or strategic markets.Prime responsibilities include handling
Government relations and integrating acquisitions and strategic alliances.

Accepted Answer

The term "ambassador" is often associated with government relations and diplomacy, which are prime responsibilities of a country manager in large and strategic markets. Additionally, integrating acquisitions and strategic alliances also requires diplomacy and relationship-building skills.

Question 4

In the area of global branding strategies,the following options are used EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the area of global branding strategies,the...

Question 5

The networked global organization is sometimes referred to as _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The term "transnational" refers to a networked organization that operates across multiple countries and does not have a strong allegiance to any one nation-state. The term "international" refers to organizations that operate in multiple countries but still have a clear national identity, while "multinational" refers to organizations that have operations in multiple countries but are still primarily controlled by a single national headquarters. "Local-national" and "quasi-national" are not commonly used terms within the context of global organizations.

Question 6

The primary advantages of the matrix structure for organizing is that they represent the growing complexities of the global market arena and:

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary advantages of the matrix structure...

Question 7

All of the following are disadvantages or drawbacks of the matrix structure of organizing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The option "managers think globally and act locally" is not a disadvantage of the matrix structure of organizing, but rather a potential benefit. The other options are indeed potential disadvantages of this type of organizational structure.

Question 8

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ is a team player with profit and loss responsibility for a small- to medium-sized
Country.Team-manship is key here.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a profile of a twenty-first century...

Question 9

Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage or drawback of the matrix structure of organizing?

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure involves employees belonging to multiple teams, which can lead to duplication of efforts and confusion.

Question 10

All of the following are profiles that are suggested for the twenty-first century country manager EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are profiles that...

Question 11

The __________________ model is an attempt to reconcile the tension between the need for local responsiveness and the wish to be an integrated whole.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________________ model is an attempt to...

Question 12

With respect to regional structures,a recent survey found that all of the following roles were performed EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The survey found that the roles of scouting, strategic simulation, signaling commitment, and pooling resources were performed by regional structures. The role of liberating was not mentioned as being performed by regional structures in the survey.

Question 13

All of the following are problems with country-based subsidiaries EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The answer of All of the following are problems with...

Question 14

All of the following are considered to advantages of the matrix structure of organizing EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The matrix structure may lead to some duplication of efforts since there are multiple managers responsible for different aspects of the same project. However, the other options are considered advantages of the matrix structure.

Question 15

If a high-tech company organizes itself by breaking into business networks,radio communications,public telecommunications,components,and microwave systems,
Which of the following organizational structures would probably be in use?

Accepted Answer

The answer of If a high-tech company organizes itself by...

Question 16

The __________________ is one solution that has been suggested to cope with the shortcomings associated with the classical hierarchical organization structures.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________________ is one solution that has...

Question 17

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ establishes a beachhead in a new market or heads a recently acquired local distributor.
They should have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As a profile of a twenty-first century...

Question 18

Which of the following areas are very difficult for a global product division to accomplish (therefore,this area is a shortcoming)?

Accepted Answer

The global product division structure often struggles with easy communication and coordination among various product divisions without duplication of effort. This is because each product division may operate across multiple countries, leading to complexities in coordination and potential for duplicated efforts across regions.

Question 19

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ develops local markets.They are entrepreneurs who are willing to be part of regional
Global strategy teams.

Accepted Answer

The term "builder" suggests someone who is actively developing and expanding new markets, which aligns with the role of a country manager. Additionally, the mention of being willing to collaborate with regional/global teams suggests that this individual is open-minded and adaptable, key qualities for success in the contemporary business landscape. The other choices, such as "trader" and "ambassador," do not seem to capture the same proactive, entrepreneurial spirit that defines a twenty-first century country manager.

Question 20

Asea Brown Boveri (ABB),the Swiss-Swedish engineering company is an example of ______________________.

Accepted Answer

ABB operates in over 100 countries and is a leader in global power and automation technologies, making it an example of global networking.

Quiz 17: Planning, Organization, and Control of Global Marketing Operations

All of the following are benefits of the global product division structure EXCEPT:

The _________________ structure of organization explicitly recognizes the multidimensional nature of global strategic decision making.

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ is in charge of large and/or strategic markets.Prime responsibilities include handling Government relations and integrating acquisitions and strategic alliances.

In the area of global branding strategies,the following options are used EXCEPT:

The networked global organization is sometimes referred to as _____________________.

The primary advantages of the matrix structure for organizing is that they represent the growing complexities of the global market arena and:

All of the following are disadvantages or drawbacks of the matrix structure of organizing EXCEPT:

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ is a team player with profit and loss responsibility for a small- to medium-sized Country.Team-manship is key here.

Which of the following would be considered a disadvantage or drawback of the matrix structure of organizing?

All of the following are profiles that are suggested for the twenty-first century country manager EXCEPT:

The __________________ model is an attempt to reconcile the tension between the need for local responsiveness and the wish to be an integrated whole.

With respect to regional structures,a recent survey found that all of the following roles were performed EXCEPT:

All of the following are problems with country-based subsidiaries EXCEPT:

All of the following are considered to advantages of the matrix structure of organizing EXCEPT:

If a high-tech company organizes itself by breaking into business networks,radio communications,public telecommunications,components,and microwave systems, Which of the following organizational structures would probably be in use?

The __________________ is one solution that has been suggested to cope with the shortcomings associated with the classical hierarchical organization structures.

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ establishes a beachhead in a new market or heads a recently acquired local distributor. They should have an entrepreneurial spirit.

Which of the following areas are very difficult for a global product division to accomplish (therefore,this area is a shortcoming) ?

As a profile of a twenty-first century country manager,_________________ develops local markets.They are entrepreneurs who are willing to be part of regional Global strategy teams.

Asea Brown Boveri (ABB) ,the Swiss-Swedish engineering company is an example of ______________________.