Focal firms that internationalize through exporting will most likely perform which of the following ...

Focal firms that internationalize through exporting will most likely perform which of the following activities in the home market?
 
  A) sales
  B) distribution
  C) marketing
  D) manufacturing

Question 2

Why can a company more easily pursue a global strategy when it owns 100 percent of foreign operations?
 
  A) The company is not likely to face overcapacity issues.
  B) The company limits foreign-exchange rate fluctuations.
  C) The company avoids communication misunderstandings.
  D) The company can sub-optimize results in one country in order to optimize results globally.

Question 3

Which of the following foreign market entry strategies offers the focal firm the highest degree of control over foreign operations?
 
  A) exporting
  B) global sourcing
  C) wholly owned subsidiary (FDI)
  D) countertrade

Question 4

When receiving feedback, it's useful for you to summarize what you believe the speaker said to make sure that you understand.
 
  a. True
  b. False

Question 5

Which of the following is the LEAST likely reason that global firms are shifting away from formal organizational structures?
 
  A) advancements in communication systems
  B) changes in managerial standards
  C) opportunities in new markets
  D) demands of stockholders

Question 6

According to the Society of Human Resource Managers, 360 feedback is almost always used for line employees and first level supervisors.
 
  a. True
  b. False

Question 7

Why is global HRM more difficult than domestic HRM? How can staffing a foreign facility with locals alleviate some of these HRM difficulties?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 8

In a short essay, describe the four primary barriers faced by retailers attempting to duplicate domestic success in international markets. Illustrate your answer with mistakes made by U.S. retailers in foreign markets.
 
  What will be an ideal response?