51) What are the two major variables that determine the structure and design of an organization? A)

51) What are the
two major variables that determine the structure and design of an organization?

A) globalization
and localization
B) localization
and nationalization
C)
nationalization and rationalization
D)
rationalization and globalization

52) As a company
becomes larger, more complex, and more sophisticated in its approach to world
markets, it will most likely evolve into a(n) ________.
A) matrix
corporation
B) domestic
corporation
C) international
corporation
D) transnational
corporation

53) The ________
strategy involves maximizing opportunities for both efficiency and local
responsiveness by adopting a structure that uses alliances, networks, and
horizontal design formats.
A) multidomestic
B) transnational

C) international
D) globalization

54) With a
globalization strategy, the need for complex integrating mechanisms is
________, and in a multi-domestic strategy, the need is ________.
A) high; low
B) low; high
C) high; medium
D) medium; very
high

55) With a
transnational strategy, the need for complex integrating mechanisms is
________, and in an international strategy, the need is ________.
A) very high;
very low
B) very low;
high
C) very high;
medium
D) medium; very
high

56) With a
transnational strategy, the role of organizational culture is ________, and in
a multidomestic strategy, the role of organizational culture is ________.
A) not
important; slightly important
B) not
important; very important
C) very
important; not important
D) slightly
important; very important

57) In most
international organizations, decisions regarding ________ functions are
centralized.
A) sales
B) finance
C) marketing
D) production

58) Which of the
following is most likely NOT an indication that changes need to be made to a
firm’s organizational design?
A) customer
service complaints
B) overlapping
responsibilities
C) morale
problems
D) tight budgets

59) All of the
following are signs of international organizational malaise EXCEPT ________.
A) clashes among
divisions, subsidiaries, and individuals
B) duplication
of administrative personnel and services
C) greater
demands for information systems
D) unclear lines
of reporting

60) Contingency
theory proposes that the best organizational structure is that which
________.
A) enables a
firm to globalize quickly
B) leads to a
high-efficiency work system
C) provides for
balanced control of subsidiaries
D) allows the
firm to carry out its strategic goals