Chapter 6: Designing Organizations for the Interorganizational Environment
Quiz
Low-cost production factors are one of the primary drivers that motivate companies to expand into the international arena.
True
False
The global geographic structure divides the world into geographic regions, with each geographic division reporting to the CEO.
True
False
Sander's company has been dealing in the international market arena for years. The company has recently located its fourth manufacturing facility in a foreign country. At the close of 2008, the company's financial records revealed that 58% of its revenues were derived from foreign sales. Sander's company is most likely at what stage of its international evolution?
Domestic
Global
National
International
Multinational
Which one of the following statements is not applicable to a global matrix structure?
It works best when pressures for decision-making balances the interests of product standardization and geographic localization.
It is most optimal when coordination to share resources is important.
Companies that use this are those with mature product lines and stable technologies.
Geographic distances for communications are greater.
Coordination is more complex in this structure.
An organization with the characteristics of centralized decision-making, stricter hierarchy, and more control and coordination from the top levels of the organization is likely to have a ________.