Question

Subject Name:Multinational Management

3)Suppose that we randomly selected 1000 representative MNCs from the global MNCs, and assume that they can fully reflect the scales and complexity of international business for most MNCs
Which of the following organizational structures is more suitable for most MNCs than other options?
A.Worldwide Matrix Structure
B.Worldwide Geographic Structure
C.Worldwide Product Structure
D.No definite choice
4)Nowadays, International division remains a popular and potentially effective organizational structure for giant MNCs.
A. True
B.False
5) The primary reason to adopt Worldwide Geographic Structure is to implement a multi domestic or regional strategy.
A. True
B.False
6) What is the second step in implementing a strategic-alliance strategy for MNCs?
A.to select a potential partner
B.to decide where to link in value chain
C.to decide whether the partner is acceptable
D.to choose an alliance type
7) Generally, MNCs can get a lot of benefits from international strategic alliances, except which of the following options?
A.to reduce the labor cost
B.to ensure the stability of profits
C.to share the risk
D.to introduce more advanced technology
8) What is the most common reason for the failures of international strategic alliances?
A.a poor strategic choice in entering the alliance.
B.companies come from two or more nations.
C.a poorly designed or managed alliance organization.
D.conflicts in profit distribution
9)Which of the following companies adopts a typical transnational network structure?
A.GM
B.HP
C.McDonald's
D.Philips Electronics
10)Operations alliances allow MNCs to increase the scope and number of products sold and to share distribution systems.
A.True
B.False

Answer 1

Ans

3 D) No definite choice.

Most MNC's having multiple products in multiple geographies prefer matrix structure as it gives agility and flexibility to act and get things done faster. However if the product line is limited then Product Structure is preferred as it gives clear guidance on responsibilities and accountability is there. In certain situations where multiple products in specific geograpgy gain eminence than a Geographical structure is preferred.

4 B) False

Most MNC's having multiple products in multiple geographies prefer matrix structure as it gives agility and flexibility to act and get things done faster.

5 A) True

In certain situations where multiple products in specific geograpgy gain eminence than a Geographical structure is preferred.

6)C to decide whether partner is acceptable

The second step in implementing a strategic alliance is to research potential partners to see which of them fits the requirement.