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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