Question 1

For most MNEs, from a resource-based view tacit knowledge is:

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A)  ​Strategically less important than explicit knowledge.
B)  ​Central to the informal relationships of the firm.
C)   ​Easily captured, stored, and transmitted.
D)   ​Seldom transferred through hands-on practice.

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE of globalized R&D?

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A)  For large firms, there are actually diminishing returns for R&D.
B)  One way to access such a high technology and research-rich cluster is to avoid FDI.
C)   R&D work performed by different locations and teams around the world virtually guarantees failure.
D)   Global virtual teams, which do not meet face to face, may overcome communication and relationship barriers.

Question 3

For MNEs pursuing a home-replication strategy, knowledge management:

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A)  ​Is characterized by a great deal of dependence among subsidiaries.
B)  Develops mostly at the subsidiary level and flows upward to headquarters.​
C)   ​Occurs in a one-way flow from center to subsidiaries.
D)   ​None of the above.

Question 4

The acquisition and transfer of tacit knowledge requires hands-on practice.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

MNEs often must rely on a great deal of informal integrating mechanisms.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Porter five forces are not helpful in understanding MNE structure.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The "not invented here" syndrome causes managers to accept ideas invented elsewhere.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 8

European MNE's are more likely than Japanese MNE to appoint host-country or third country nationals as head of a foreign subsidiary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How is social capital used in knowledge management?

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Question 10

Because consumer tastes around the world are converging, product differentiation will soon be unnecessary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT true of the global matrix structure?

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A)  It is often used to alleviate the disadvantages associated with the geographic area structure.
B)  It is often used to alleviate the disadvantages associated with the global product division structures.
C)   It is often used for sharing and coordinating responsibilities between product divisions and geographic areas.
D)   This structure benefits front-line managers who now have only one boss - either a country manager or a product division manager.

Question 12

Of the four types of multinational enterprises, home replication experiences the most limited flow of knowledge.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A main advantage of a global standardization strategy is that it:

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A)  ​Leverages low-cost advantages.
B)  ​Maximizes local responsiveness.
C)   ​Provides for significant local autonomy.
D)   ​Engages in global learning and diffusion of innovations.

Question 14

Which of the following statements about GE (opening case)  and its knowledge management is true?

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A)  ​Interdependence is low.
B)  ​An integrated network of subsidiaries is slowly being replaced by a top-down hierarchy.
C)   ​Each subsidiary not only develops locally relevant knowledge but also aspires to contribute knowledge to benefit the MNE as a whole.
D)   ​Knowledge and people typically flow from headquarters to subsidiaries.

Question 15

Open innovation, although it accelerates internal innovation, tends to get out of control and is more of a detriment than a benefit.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

For most MNEs, their stakeholders do not react well to a top echelon of company officials coming almost entirely from one nationality.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Global virtual teams must overcome communication and relationship barriers in order to be effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT true in regard to institution-based considerations?

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A)  Externally, MNEs are subject to the formal institutional frameworks erected by various home- and host-country governments.
B)  Host-country governments often encourage, or coerce MNEs into undertaking certain activities.
C)   To staff the position of the head of a subsidiary, MNEs, in the absence of formal regulations, essentially have only one choice: to use a home-country national as the head of a subsidiary.
D)   Formal organizational charts do not necessarily reveal the informal rules of the game, such as organizational norms, values, and networks.

Question 19

Many MNEs have phased out the international division structure.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

Which of the following is a key idea regarding the reciprocal relationship between strategies and structures within MNEs?

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A)  The fit between strategies and structures is crucial.
B)  The relationship is typically one way.
C)   Strategies and structures are static.
D)   A good strategy cancels the effect of a bad structure. A

Exam 10: Strategizing, Structuring, and Learningaround the World

For most MNEs, from a resource-based view tacit knowledge is:

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Which of the following is TRUE of globalized R&D?

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For MNEs pursuing a home-replication strategy, knowledge management:

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The acquisition and transfer of tacit knowledge requires hands-on practice.

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MNEs often must rely on a great deal of informal integrating mechanisms.

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The Porter five forces are not helpful in understanding MNE structure.

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The "not invented here" syndrome causes managers to accept ideas invented elsewhere.

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European MNE's are more likely than Japanese MNE to appoint host-country or third country nationals as head of a foreign subsidiary.

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How is social capital used in knowledge management?

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Because consumer tastes around the world are converging, product differentiation will soon be unnecessary.

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Which of the following is NOT true of the global matrix structure?

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Of the four types of multinational enterprises, home replication experiences the most limited flow of knowledge.

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A main advantage of a global standardization strategy is that it:

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Which of the following statements about GE (opening case) and its knowledge management is true?

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Open innovation, although it accelerates internal innovation, tends to get out of control and is more of a detriment than a benefit.

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For most MNEs, their stakeholders do not react well to a top echelon of company officials coming almost entirely from one nationality.

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Global virtual teams must overcome communication and relationship barriers in order to be effective.

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Which of the following is NOT true in regard to institution-based considerations?

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Many MNEs have phased out the international division structure.

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