The differences in culture, language, and the political-economiclegal infrastructure of countries is referred to as:
a. psychic distance
b. power distance
c. globalization gap
d. diversity span
e. none of the above
Question 2Trigger events are internal changes to an organization which require a change in the behavioral patterns of employees.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
Question 3Going global always means:
a. increased profits
b. new synergies
c. loss of jobs in the home country
d. organizational change
e. all of the above
Question 4Which of the following is NOT a reason to go global?
a. outsource some activities previously done in the home country
b. seek raw materials
c. seek strategic alliances
d. expand into new markets
e. simplify operations
Question 5Engaging executives in turnaround refers to:
a. hiring all new employees.
b. changing the technology throughout the organization.
c. stabilizing the company's financial position.
d. revamping the organization's strategy.
e. none of the above
Question 6Which of the following is a good example of a trigger event?
a. globalization
b. shifts in labor market
c. deregulations
d. mergers and acquisitions
e. all of the above
Question 7Effective strategic renewal efforts combine aspects of ____________, ____________ change, and ____________ change.
a. employee; production; finance
b. turnaround; tools and techniques; transformational behavioral
c. management; employee; customer
d. customer; environment; participation
e. none of the above
Question 8Changing techniques and tools refers to changes in:
a. organizational processes and technologies.
b. machines and equipment only.
c. employee capabilities.
d. outsourcing.
e. none of the above