The functional structure is inappropriate for firms with products and manufacturing methods that are largely undifferentiated among countries.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2A company that is assessing a global market opportunity should perform which task directly before estimating the company's sales potential?
A) analyze the company's readiness to internationalize
B) screen countries to identify target markets
C) assess industry market potential
D) choose foreign business partners
Question 3In a licensing arrangement, it is rare for companies to agree to a front-end payment to cover technology transfer costs.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4Which of the following is the term for a process used by managers to assess potential risks and threats to a firm?
A) scanning
B) Sarbanes reform
C) conciliation
D) arbitration
Question 5A shoe manufacturer that is assessing a global market opportunity should first perform which of the following tasks?
A) assess the suitability of the company's shoes for foreign markets
B) analyze the firm's readiness to internationalize
C) choose foreign business partners
D) screen countries to identify foreign markets
Question 6________ is the total value of products and services produced in a country over the course of a year.
A) GDP
B) CAD
C) FDI
D) PPP
Question 7Repatriation laws affect MNEs that earn profits in foreign countries by ________.
A) enforcing strict stipulations on cross-border transactions and joint ventures
B) limiting the amount of net income and dividends that can be transferred to the home-country headquarters
C) restricting the amount of money that can be re-invested into the foreign facility
D) imposing restrictions on the distribution of products from the foreign facility
Question 8Support activities define the infrastructure of the firm and serve as the basis for the daily implementation of primary activities in the value chain.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false