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MAN4900F
CH 7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The reason the world economy is globalizing at an accelerated pace is because: | growth-minded companies are racing to build stronger competitive positions in the markets of more countries. |
| the reason a company opts to expand outside its home market include all of the following except | identifying resources and capabilities in the company's home market. |
| Why do companies decide to enter a market? | To capture economies of scale in product development, manufacturing, or marketing. |
| Which of the following is not an accurate statement as concerns competing in the markets of foreign countries? | A multi-country strategy is generally superior to a global strategy. |
| Competing in the markets of foreign countries entails dealing with such factors as | All of the above |
| One of the biggest strategic challenges to competing in the international arena includes | whether to offer a standardized product worldwide or a customized product offering in each different country market. |
| What is the framework that comprises a set of major factors (that vary from country to country) that describe the nature of each country's business environment? | Porter's Diamond of National Competitive Advantage. |
| The diamond framework is an aid in deciding/revealing: | all of these |
| The diamond framework can be used to reveal the answers to all of the following that are important for competing on an international basis EXCEPT: | how to formulate an exit strategy to push foreign competitors out of the market on the basis of competing strengths. |
| Cross-country variations in government policies and economic conditions affect: | the opportunities available to foreign entrants and the risks of operating within that country |