The degree to which headquarters' practices and goals are transferable most likely depends on whether ________.
A) top managers are from the head office, the host country, or a third country
B) the organization is product- or service-oriented
C) financial performance reports show a positive trend in growth over the past several years
D) the production system is standardized
Question 2
Which of the following is true of Ueno and Sekaran's study of Japanese and U.S. firms with regard to monitoring and reporting systems?
A) U.S. firms tend to use long-term evaluations to a greater extent.
B) Compared to U.S. firms, Japanese firms build budget slack to a greater extent.
C) U.S. firms tend to use communication and coordination processes more extensively than Japanese firms.
D) Japanese managers are more likely to use formal communication and coordination processes.
Question 3
Direct mechanisms that provide the basis for the overall guidance and management of foreign operations include the design of appropriate structures and the use of effective staffing practices.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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