Multiple Choice
Identify the
letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
|
|
|
1.
|
What
does Chandler (1990) emphasize as important factors in operating internationally or
globally? a. | Economies of
scale and economies of scope | b. | Strong strategic planning and strategic
positioning | c. | Adjust to different national cultures and be sensitive to the
different needs and desires of new customers in new markets | d. | Retain strengths
developed in the home markets when cross borders into foreign markets | | |
|
|
|
2.
|
Which
of these is not a market entry mode? a. | Licensing | b. | Exporting | c. | Overseas sales subsidiary | d. | Importing | | |
|
|
|
3.
|
Which
of these is not a motive for internationalization (Ghauri, 2000)? a. | The ambitions of
managers | b. | Organizational objectives | c. | Bandwagoning | d. | Spread risks | | |
|
|
|
4.
|
Which
of these is a pull factor in the decision to internationalize? a. | Excess
capacity | b. | Competitive pressures | c. | The strategic
leader | d. | Competitive advantage | | |
|
|
|
5.
|
Which
of these is a push factor in the decision to internationalize? a. | Incentives | b. | Home market in slowdown/saturation | c. | Marketing
advantage | d. | Unsolicited offers | | |
|
|
|
6.
|
In a
global context, a company with a wide geographical scope and a broad product range is which of the
following? a. | Global/focused | b. | National/focused | c. | Global/diversified | d. | National/diversified | | |
|
|
|
7.
|
In a
global context, a company with a narrow geographical scope and a narrow product range is which of the
following? a. | Global/focused | b. | National/focused | c. | Global/diversified | d. | National/diversified | | |
|
|
|
8.
|
Which
of the following is not seen as a reason for the success of Infosys? a. | Strong location
decisions | b. | Expertise in project management | c. | High
quality | d. | Lack of dependency on large, major
customers | | |
|
|
|
9.
|
Which
one of the following was not noted by Morgan and Katsikeas (1997) as a barrier explaining why
business owners are discouraged from participating in international business. a. | Issues of
strategic fit | b. | Lack of opportunities | c. | Inadequate
resources | d. | High cost base | | |
|
|
|
10.
|
Which
of these was not noted by Little (1988) as a constraint on marketing products and services
internationally? a. | Cost base
issues | b. | Providing after-sales services | c. | Identifying
opportunities | d. | Availability of information | | |
|