Formative Quiz: International Business

Which of the following best describes a product-based global corporate structure?

• Organized by customer segments

• Organized by product lines across countries

• Organized by geographic regions

• Organized by corporate functions

What is the main advantage of a product-based structure?

• Strong regional adaptation

• Better focus on product specialization

• Easier global coordination of all functions

• Low operational cost

Which company is MOST LIKELY to adopt a product-based global structure?

• A consultancy firm

• A global car manufacturer

• A local grocery chain

• A logistics SME

In a geographic-based global structure, the company is organized around:

• Functions

• Countries or regions

• Products

• Customers

What is the key strength of a geographic structure?

• Economies of scale globally

• Better adaptation to local markets

• Easier global product standardization

• Lower marketing costs

Which of the following companies is MOST LIKELY to adopt a geographic-based structure?

• Coca-Cola

• Tesla

• Google

• Toyota

A function-based global structure organizes activities by:

• Business divisions

• Product lines

• Corporate functions such as marketing, finance, operations

• Geographic regions

The main limitation of a function-based structure is:

• Duplication of roles across regions

• Lack of product specialization

• Poor coordination between functions

• Difficulty adapting to local markets

Which type of business would MOST LIKELY use a function-based structure?

• A multinational consulting firm

• A global fast-food chain

• A car manufacturer

• A retail supermarket

A matrix organization combines:

• Product and geographic structures

• Function and customer structures

• Market and finance structures

• Region and supply chain