Question 1

Outsourcing is simply an extension of the long-standing practice of:

Accepted Answer

A)  subcontracting.
B)  importing.
C)  exporting.
D)  postponement.
E)  e-procurement.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Corporate mission is shaped by functional strategies.
B)  Corporate strategy is shaped by functional strategies.
C)  Functional strategies are shaped by corporate strategy.
D)  External conditions are shaped by corporate mission.
E)  Functional area missions are merged to become the organizational mission.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is most correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  KSFs are often necessary,but not sufficient for competitive advantage.
B)  KSFs are often sufficient,but not necessary for competitive advantage.
C)  KSFs are neither necessary nor sufficient for competitive advantage.
D)  KSFs are both necessary and sufficient for competitive advantage.
E)  None of the above statements is correct.

Question 4

The theory of ________ implies that you should allow another firm to perform work activities for your company if that company can do it more productively than you can.

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Question 5

Which of the following did the authors NOT suggest as a reason for globalizing operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce costs
B)  improve the supply chain
C)  pursue stockholder approval ratings
D)  understand markets
E)  attract and retain global talent

Question 6

Standardization is an appropriate strategy in which stage of the product life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  introduction
B)  growth
C)  maturity
D)  decline
E)  retirement

Question 7

Which of the following has made the LEAST progress along its product life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  drive-through restaurants
B)  Boeing 787
C)  iPods
D)  3-D game players
E)  Xbox 360

Question 8

According to the authors,which of the following strategic concepts allow firms to achieve their missions?

Accepted Answer

A)  productivity,efficiency,and quality leadership
B)  differentiation,cost leadership,and response
C)  differentiation,quality leadership,and response
D)  distinctive competency,cost leadership,and experience
E)  differentiation,distinctive competency,quality leadership,and capacity

Question 9

Which of the following does NOT represent a valid reason for globalizing operations?

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce costs
B)  improve the supply chain
C)  reduce responsiveness
D)  attract and retain global talent
E)  understand markets

Question 10

Which of the following has progressed the FURTHEST along its product life cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  drive-through restaurants
B)  Boeing 787
C)  iPods
D)  3-D game players
E)  Xbox 360

Question 11

Which of the following is not an advantage of outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost savings
B)  gaining outside expertise
C)  improving operations and service
D)  outsourcing core competencies
E)  accessing outside technology

Question 12

The ________ strategy describes a condition in which material,people,and ideas cross or transgress national boundaries.

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Question 13

Outsourcing is an extension of the long-standing practice of ________ production activities.

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Question 14

The World Trade Organization has helped to significantly reduce tariffs around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Response-based competitive advantage can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  flexible response.
B)  reliable response.
C)  quick response.
D)  all of the above.
E)  none of the above.

Question 16

Competitive advantage through operations can be achieved by ________,________,and/or ________.

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Question 17

A product will always be in the same stage of its product life cycle regardless of the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

An organization that has worked to achieve global uniformity in cultural and ethical issues such as bribery,child labor,and environmental regulations is ________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Outsourcing manufacturing is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  license manufacturing.
B)  sublease manufacturing.
C)  concurrent manufacturing.
D)  hollow manufacturing.
E)  contract manufacturing.

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