Question 1

If a company is considering optimizing the physical location for every activity in the value chain, which of the following is not a possible strategic advantage for that decision?

Accepted Answer

A)   performance enhancement
B)   cost reduction
C)   political risk reduction
D)   life-cycle enhancementE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 2

Typically, joint ventures involve less control and risk than franchising.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The factor endowments of a country are inherited and cannot be created.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In the quest to achieve competitive advantage in global markets, competitive pressures require that firms do what they can to ________ unit costs so that consumers will not perceive theirproduct and service offerings as too expensive.

Accepted Answer

A)   raise
B)   decentralize
C)   define
D)   lowerE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

High pressure for local adaptation combined with low pressure for lower costs would suggest what type of international strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)   global strategy
B)   multidomestic strategy
C)   transnational strategy
D)   overall cost leadership strategyE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

Increasing international exchange in goods and services can run into the difficulty of one offering that meets the needs of customers at differing income levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Related industries create the probability that new companies will enter the market. This ________ competition and forces existing firms to improve ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   decreases; innovation
B)   decreases; efficiency
C)   increases; efficiency
D)   decreases; salesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: International Strategy Creating Value in Global Markets

If a company is considering optimizing the physical location for every activity in the value chain, which of the following is not a possible strategic advantage for that decision?

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Related industries create the probability that new companies will enter the market. This competition and forces existing firms to improve .

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Increasing international exchange in goods and services can run into the difficulty of one offering that meets the needs of customers at differing income levels.

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The factor endowments of a country are inherited and cannot be created.

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In the quest to achieve competitive advantage in global markets, competitive pressures require that firms do what they can to ________ unit costs so that consumers will not perceive theirproduct and service offerings as too expensive.

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High pressure for local adaptation combined with low pressure for lower costs would suggest what type of international strategy?

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Typically, joint ventures involve less control and risk than franchising.

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Exam 7: International Strategy Creating Value in Global Markets

If a company is considering optimizing the physical location for every activity in the value chain, which of the following is not a possible strategic advantage for that decision?

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Related industries create the probability that new companies will enter the market. This ________ competition and forces existing firms to improve ________.

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Increasing international exchange in goods and services can run into the difficulty of one offering that meets the needs of customers at differing income levels.

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The factor endowments of a country are inherited and cannot be created.

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In the quest to achieve competitive advantage in global markets, competitive pressures require that firms do what they can to ________ unit costs so that consumers will not perceive theirproduct and service offerings as too expensive.

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High pressure for local adaptation combined with low pressure for lower costs would suggest what type of international strategy?

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Typically, joint ventures involve less control and risk than franchising.

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Related industries create the probability that new companies will enter the market. This competition and forces existing firms to improve .

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