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Unit 1 International Strategic Analysis

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the possible stages of an internationalization plan?

a)

Market potential evaluation, Establish objectives, Choose entry mode, Business plan

b)

Financial analysis, Resource evaluation, Qualitative factors evaluation, Coordination and control mechanisms

c)

Financial analysis, Establish objectives, Choose entry mode, Business plan

2.

What is the strategy level that centers in the gaining competitive advantage?

a)

Corporate

b)

Business

c)

Functional

d)

Commercial

3.

Which of the following is a driver of the internationalization process based on the general viewpoint?

a)

Exploit market opportunities and location advantages

b)

Exploit economies of scope, Seek strategic liabilities

c)

Increase cost advantages in a host country, Avoid economies of scale

d)

Avoid maturity of domestic market, Disregard host market growth

4.

What is the concept of globalization?

a)

Growing worldwide integration of countries and people due to cost reduction in transport, communication, and reduction of entry barriers

b)

Isolation of countries and people due to high costs in transport and communication

c)

Limited integration of countries and people due to strict entry barriers

d)

Decrease in worldwide trade due to high transportation costs

5.

What are the dimensions of globalization?

a)

Technological system, Market globalization, Industry globalization, Strategy globalization

b)

Political system, Cultural globalization, Economic globalization, Social globalization

c)

Economic system, Cultural globalization, Industry globalization, Strategy globalization

d)

Economic system, Market globalization, Industry globalization, Strategy globalization

6.

What are the types of country-specific factors?

a)

Home country, Host country

b)

Native country, Alien country

c)

Domestic country, International country

d)

Local country, Foreign country

7.

What does Porter's Diamond Model help to explain?

a)

How to eliminate competition in all industries

b)

How particular industries become more competitive in certain locations

c)

How to increase government regulations in industries

d)

How to reduce competition in specific industries

8.

What are the determinant factors of the competitive advantage of a country or region?

a)

Factor conditions, Demand conditions, Related and supporting industries, Firm strategy, structure & rivalry

b)

Government regulations, Currency risk, Host country risk, Industry-specific factors

c)

Globalization consequences, Industry pressures, Firm-specific factors, Drivers of internationalization process

d)

Market potential evaluation, Establish objectives, Choose entry mode, Business plan

9.

What is the importance of firm-specific factors for firm competitiveness?

a)

Resource-based view is not relevant for firm competitiveness

b)

Firms do not need any advantages to succeed internationally

c)

Firm-specific factors have no impact on competitiveness

d)

Empirical evidence shows performance differences among firms in the same industry and country

10.

What are key resources and capabilities for international competitiveness?

a)

Regional efficiency, Local adaptation, Knowledge development and transfer, Organizational skills

b)

Local efficiency, Global adaptation, Knowledge stagnation, Hierarchical skills

c)

Global inefficiency, Regional adaptation, Knowledge suppression and isolation, Individual skills

d)

Global efficiency, Local adaptation, Knowledge development and transfer, Organizational skills

11.

What is the primary purpose of Porter's value chain?

a)

To increase government regulations in industries

b)

To classify industries based on primary and support activities

c)

To reduce the impact of industry-specific factors

d)

To eliminate competition in the market

12.

How do factor conditions contribute to the competitive advantage of a country or region?

a)

Factor conditions have no impact on competitive advantage

b)

Factor conditions determine the availability of resources and capabilities that firms can leverage

c)

Factor conditions only affect domestic firms, not international competitiveness

d)

Factor conditions are irrelevant in the global market

13.

Which of the following is a driver of the internationalization process based on the specific viewpoint?

a)

Overcome maturity of domestic market

b)

Exploit location advantages

c)

Exploit market opportunities

d)

Low cost advantages in a host country

14.

What is the strategy level that makes decisions in the company departments?

a)

Corporate

b)

Business

c)

Business Unit

d)

Functional

15.

Which of the following are globalization consequences?

a)

Impact on Porter's competitive forces

b)

Social and cultural impact

c)

National governments have less decision-making power

d)

All of the above

16.

"Disadvantages in basic factors can encourage firms to innovate" Which approach is refering to?

a)

General

b)

Advanced

c)

Dynamic

d)

Basic

17.

"Sophisticated home markets buyers pressure firms to innovate faster and to create more advanced products than those of competitors"

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which of the following are dimensions of national culture in the host country analysis?

a)

Uncertainity Avoidance

b)

Sophisticated Communication

c)

Spatial proximity

d)

Power Distance

19.

What are the two important issues regarding the institutional and legal framework?

a)

Security rules

b)

Transparency requirements

c)

Relationship with host government

d)

Environmental regulations

20.

Which of the following are industry pressures for global integration and coordination?

a)

Market

b)

Costumer tastes and needs

c)

Cost

d)

Sales practices

21.

What industry is characterized by "strong pressure for innovation"?

a)

Global

b)

Multi-domestic

c)

International

d)

Transnational

22.

"Strong pressure for integration, innovation and adaptation" is a ................ industry

a)

Global

b)

Multi-domestic

c)

International

d)

Trasnational