Discuss the characteristics of international, multidomestic, global, and transnational strategies. Include situations and a specific example in which each strategy would be most appropriate.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 2Which of the following factors is typically most important to firms considering FDI entry?
A) skilled labor and managerial talent
B) economic freedom
C) market intensity
D) average income
Question 3Which of the following statements is most likely applicable to Country B?
A) Individual rights are less important than state's rights.
B) Ethics and morality are the underlying tenets.
C) Rules and principles are the basis of judicial decisions.
D) Detailed contracts clearly state all potential contingencies.
Question 4Using the Emerging Market Potential Indicators index, which of the following indicators would not be important to the manufacturer of exotic sports cars?
A) income
B) commercial infrastructures
C) country risk
D) middle class population
Question 5Describe the pressures for local responsiveness that international companies face.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6One summit attendee pointed out that the total value of her country's products trade typically accounted for more than 100 percent of her nation's GDP. This attendee most likely represents ________.
A) Japan
B) United Kingdom
C) France
D) Netherlands
Question 7Explain the major types of classical organization structures and the advantages and disadvantages of each for international operations.
What will be an ideal response?