Fran manager has two direct reports, Harry and Sally. If Fran is using the Situational Leadership model, Fran will _____.
a. always use the same style with both Harry and Sally to show fairness
b. use the leadership style that he/she excels at so that Harry and Sally can predict their boss's behavior
c. change his or her style with both Harry and Sally, depending on circumstances
d. emphasize relationship-oriented behavior over task-oriented behavior overall
Question 2A manager should use a persuading style under which of these circumstances?
a. The employee is both willing and able to perform a particular task independently with no input or follow-up needed or wanted from the manager.
b. The employee is proficient at a particular task, but is still dependent on the manager for psychological support.
c. The employee still needs technical support and follow-up, but is gaining in ability and motivation.
d. The employee is not willing and able to do a particular task independently.
Question 3In the global environment, firms use an international strategy, a multidomestic strategy, a global strategy, or a ________ strategy.
A) regional
B) standardization
C) transnational
D) locational
Question 4In a short essay, describe three disadvantages firms face when internationalizing through exporting.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 5Which of the following is the most likely benefit of a network structure?
A) encouraging competition among members for resources
B) facilitating supplier changes anywhere in the value chain
C) developing core competencies in a broad range of value activities
D) maintaining a strong sense of organization in the face of dynamic partnerships
Question 6What is an international joint venture?
A) an international agreement between two or more companies to have access to each other's patents
B) the ownership of a company by two or more companies, of which at least one is a foreign company where the venture is located
C) an international agreement between two or more firms for the use of a trademark
D) an agreement between two or more organizations to share management expertise
Question 7The style that is low on relationship-focused behaviors and high on task-focused behaviors is _____.
a. telling
b. persuading
c. participating
d. delegating
Question 8Which of the following should most likely be considered before Quik-Vac representatives offer coupons for vacuum cleaners?
A) Quik-Vac batteries last four hours before needing re-charging.
B) They should determine the legality of such coupons in the target market.
C) Radio and television advertising can be costly in some markets.
D) Foreign intermediaries demand high fees for promoting products.
Quick Reply
