1) which of the following is not a characteristic of strategic implementation of the
mcdonald’s corporation?
a) minimizing autonomy
b) hiring locals whenever possible
c) forming paradigm-busting arrangements with suppliers
d) making minor changes to the standard menu based on location
2) creating shared value(csv) creates ________.
a) economic value by creating shared value
b) social value by increasing shared value
c) economic value by creating social value
d) social value by increasing market value
3) which of the following organizational structures is typical of most transnational
companies?
a) matrix structure
b) bureaucratic structure
c) global product structure
d) global functional structure
4) yu fei, a negotiator for tama inc., has a conference with an american competitor’s
officials. her seniors advise her to completely understand the americans’ viewpoint
during the conference. which of the following benefits will be most likely achieved by
yu fei if she listens to her seniors’ advice?
a) it will help yu fei fine tune her listening skills and help point out loopholes
b) it will encourage yu fei to assess a wide range of alternatives for a resolution
c) it will motivate yu fei to adapt to the negotiation style of the americans
d) it will help yu fei to delve specifically and repeatedly into the details at hand
5) which of the following is true of a future-oriented country?
a) it focuses on short-term planning
b) it emphasizes solidarity
c) it focuses on longer time horizon for decisions
d) it emphasizes instant gratification
6) which of the following will help an international business manager cultivate trust in
cross-cultural communications?
a) staying away from conflicts that need to be addressed
b) making communications as formal as possible and refraining from open
communications
c) socializing when possible and making friendly contacts with persons involved
d) establishing trust and achieving hidden agenda without being conspicuous
7) which type of country is most likely to use its investment laws to acquire appropriate
technology?
a) post-industrial country
b) newly industrializing country
c) less-developed country
d) highly developed country
8) the ________ model of leadership style has been recommended by american research
studies as the one more likely to have positive results with most u.s. employees.
a) autocratic
b) authoritarian
c) self-protective
d) participative
9) with regard to less-developed countries, most problems with international joint
ventures involve ________.
a) the parent corporation
b) the local partner
c) differences in accounting standards between nations
d) differences in control system information management between nations
10) blackmoor industries is an american firm that manufactures automotive parts.
blackmoor has two manufacturing facilities in the u.s. and one in a foreign country.
blackmoor’s global managers have recently reported that they are having difficulty
motivating their employees to meet various deadlines and production quotas.
which of the following undermines the argument that blackmoor’s global managers
should implement a merit-based reward system to motivate individual employees?
a) blackmoor’s foreign facility is located in korea, a country characterized by a
traditional value system
b) the employees in blackmoor’s foreign facility belong to a highly individualistic
culture
c) blackmoor’s foreign facility is located in canada
d) the employees in blackmoor’s foreign facility favor a democratic style of leadership
11) for long-term positive relations, the goal of negotiation should most likely be to
________.
a) establish clear objectives of the parties involved
b) reach a settlement that benefits all parties
c) establish a clear line of communication
d) avoid nonverbal communication
12) ________ reveal an inefficient use of assets that restricts profitability.
a) sales-force analyses
b) concentration ratios
c) financial ratios
d) competitive analyses
13) in mexico, ________ is of central importance.
a) individual objective
b) work
c) timeliness
d) family
14) which of the following is a constraint frequently placed on management by
organized labor?
a) restrictions on the repatriation of capital
b) limits on the firm’s ability to vary employment levels when necessary
c) rigid requirements for bargaining with global unions
d) restrictions on borrowing from private banks
15) stereotyping should most likely be avoided by international managers because
________.
a) current variables of culture are grossly inaccurate
b) many cultures have diverse subcultures
c) many countries outlaw the practice
d) national culture is nonexistent
16) usually, smaller firms start their international involvement by ________.
a) exporting
b) divesting
c) entering into a full-blown global joint venture
d) using foreign direct investment
17) at which three levels should firms ideally perform global environmental analysis?
a) product, domestic market, and consumer
b) multinational, regional, and local
c) operational, tactical, and top management
d) innovation, production, and local distribution