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Nimbus Inc is a hybrid organization. The organizational structure of the company has been developed to combine geographic support for both global integration and local responsiveness.
 
  Nimbus is not a hierarchical organization and uses cross-functional teams to quickly adapt to the dynamic business environment. If the above information is true, which of the following can be fittingly inferred?
  A) that Nimbus has only a few SBUs
  B) that Nimbus has a matrix structure
  C) that Nimbus is a born global
  D) that Nimbus does not favor standardization of its products

Question 2

________ refers to the ability to manage across national boundaries, retaining local flexibility while achieving global integration.
 
  A) Positioning
  B) Globalization
  C) Transnational capability
  D) Filtering capability

Question 3

To address the globalizationlocali zation dilemma, firms that have evolved through the multinational form and the global company seek the advantages of ________ in the pursuit of transnational capability.
 
  A) niche marketing
  B) horizontal organization
  C) a narrow product line
  D) vertical organization

Question 4

The fundamental limitation of a matrix structure is that it ________.
 
  A) creates a poor organizational culture
  B) isolates upper management from operational levels
  C) institutes a dual hierarchy that violates the unity-of-command principle
  D) introduces more errors in the decision-making process due to the speed of the process


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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

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Answer to Question 3

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Answer to Question 4

C



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