chapter 15 IB

Global matrix structures are used to implement transnational strategies.

• ?    True
• ?    False

Global standardization strategy enables firms to provide products adapted to each local context.

• ?    True
• ?    False

A geographic area structure emphasizes local adaptation of products and processes.

• True
• ?    False

Organizationally embedded knowledge is normally in explicit form.

• ?    True
• False

Communities of practice have to be located at the same site to be able to share tacit knowledge amongst each other.

• ?    True
• ?    False

Social capital includes the Informal benefits organizations can derive from their social networks.

• ?    True
• ?    False

The structures and mechanisms MNEs use to facilitate the creation, integration, sharing and utilization of knowledge are known as

• ?    Transnational strategy
• ?    Matrix structures
• ?    Knowledge governance
• ?    Corporate governance

Against the flow of command in hierarchical organizations, some MNE subsidiaries take proactive and deliberate action to convince their headquarters to increase the scope of their responsibility. Such action is also known as

• ?    Subsidiary mandate
• ?    Worldwide mandate
• ?    Centre of excellence
• ?    Subsidiary initiative

In large multinational organizations, the ‘not invented here syndrome’ is an obstacle to

• ?    Knowledge retention
• ?    Knowledge sharing
• ?    communication of knowledge
• ?    Knowledge utilization

MNEs that aim to combine the advantages of global integration and local adaptation are pursuing a … strategy.

• transnational
• ?    global
• adaptive
• ?    matrix