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What does Comparative Management explore?

  • The impact of globalisation on management practices
  • The dynamics of cross-cultural communication
  • The landscape, contours, and national patterns of development (correct)
  • The convergence towards a global system

What does Cross-Cultural Management give analytical significance to?

  • Global market trends
  • Intra-firm trading between MNCs and subsidiaries
  • Technological advancements in management
  • National culture as the key variable in examining acceptable management practice (correct)

According to Friedman, how did he describe the world?

  • As a system dominated by hyper-globalisation
  • As one single globalised marketplace driven by the spread of free market capitalisation (correct)
  • As a landscape of diverse and disconnected markets
  • As a collection of independent national economies

What does Hyper-globalisation refer to?

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What does MNC stand for in the context of 'Intra-Firm MNC'?

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What does Authoritarianism refer to?

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Which legal system is characterized by laws based on religious beliefs and teachings?

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What does PEST analysis evaluate for business?

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What is the degree of unfamiliarity with a foreign business location's culture known as?

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What are the risks associated with government changes, tax system changes, and impediments to factor of production transfer collectively known as?

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What is the right to patent known as in the first to file system?

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What type of entry mode involves international licensing, franchising, and wholly owned subsidiary?

<p>Transfer-related entry modes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Culture Psychic Distance Paradox?

<p>Expatriates underestimating cultural differences and experiencing greater culture shock (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Horizontal Mergers involve?

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What can result in De-internationalization?

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What do Diversification alliances involve?

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What does Global Strategy refer to?

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What did Levitt (1983) predict?

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What are the different types of expatriate assignments mentioned in the text?

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How are expatriates classified in the text?

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What are the key factors contributing to culture shock in expatriates according to the text?

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What are the stages included in the repatriation model issues mentioned in the text?

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What is one of the challenges of repatriation mentioned in the text?

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What is the definition of globalization provided in the text?

<p>Being tied together into a single globalized marketplace driven by free market capitalism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Wholly Owned Subsidiary as an international business entry mode?

<p>It offers 100% ownership in a new country and increased flexibility and control (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the determinants at the country level that impact international business, as mentioned in the text?

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What is a potential reason for the failure of Joint Ventures (JVs) as a form of Global Strategic Alliances (GSAs)?

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What do Hofstede's cultural dimensions impact in the context of international business?

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What is a key feature of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) entry modes?

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What is a characteristic of Global Strategic Alliances (GSAs) in the context of international business?

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Flashcards

Comparative Management

The landscape, contours and national patterns of growth and development, which are influenced by historical, economic, and political factors.

Cross-Cultural Management

National culture is the primary factor that shapes acceptable management practices.

Friedman's view of the world

Describes the world as a single marketplace driven by the spread of free-market capitalism.

Hyper-globalisation

The converging trend towards a globalized system.

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MNC (Intra-Firm MNC)

A multinational corporation - a business entity that operates in multiple countries.

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Authoritarianism

Rule by an individual or group with absolute power, with little or no accountability to citizens.

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Theocratic Law

A legal system based on religious beliefs and teachings.

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PEST Analysis

Analyzing the political, economic, social, and technological factors of a business environment.

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Cultural Distance

The degree of unfamiliarity with the culture of a foreign business location.

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Political Risks

Risks associated with government changes, tax regulations, and obstacles to resource transfer.

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Priority Right

The right to patent a product or invention in a first-to-file system.

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Transfer-related Entry Modes

Entry modes that involve transferring a company's know-how or assets to another country.

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Culture Psychic Distance Paradox

Expatriates underestimate cultural differences and experience more culture shock than expected.

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Horizontal Mergers

Mergers between companies in the same industry.

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De-internationalization

The decline of a company's international activities due to failure or strategic decisions.

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Diversification Alliances

Partnerships between companies in different lines of business.

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Global Strategy

A single overarching strategy for a company's global network, including subsidiaries and international partnerships.

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Levitt's 1983 Prediction

A prediction that there would be a single global market with standardized products.

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Expatriate Assignments

Different types of assignments for expatriates, including management development, business development, and technical expertise.

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Expatriate Classification (Bears, Bumblebees, Spiders)

A classification system for expatriates based on their roles and levels of authority: Bears (high-level managers), Bumblebees (middle managers), and Spiders (technical experts).

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Factors Contributing to Culture Shock

Cultural distance and the Culture Psychic Distance Paradox are major factors contributing to culture shock experienced by expatriates.

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Repatriation Model Issues

A model describing the stages of adjustment for repatriated employees: Honeymoon, Crisis, Recovery, and Adjustment.

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Repatriation Challenge: Unrealistic Expectations

One of the challenges of repatriation is unrealistic expectations about the workplace and personal life back home.

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Globalization

A state of interconnectedness where the world is becoming a single globalized marketplace driven by free-market capitalism.

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Wholly Owned Subsidiary (International Business Entry Mode)

This entry mode offers 100% ownership in a new country, providing greater flexibility and control.

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Determinants at the Country Level

Determinants at the country level impacting international business, including science, education, innovation, economic stability, finance, and the level of internationalization.

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Potential Failure of Joint Ventures (JVs)

A potential reason for the failure of Joint Ventures (JVs) as a form of Global Strategic Alliances (GSAs) is the loss of autonomy and conflict between partners.

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Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions and International Business

Hofstede's cultural dimensions can impact international business decisions by highlighting cultural differences that need to be considered.

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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Entry Modes

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) entry modes include market-related, production-related, resource-related, and control of strategic assets.

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Global Strategic Alliances (GSAs)

Global Strategic Alliances (GSAs) are cross-border collaborations between firms from different countries to improve their competitive advantage.

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Study Notes

International Business Entry Modes and Strategies

  • Multinational corporations (MNCs) need dynamic capabilities for sustained competitive advantage, not just existing resources
  • Wholly Owned Subsidiary offers 100% ownership in a new country and increased flexibility and control
  • Production under license involves contracting out production subject to intellectual property rights
  • Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) entry modes include market-related, production-related, resource-related, and control of strategic assets
  • Country competitiveness measures the effectiveness of countries in sustaining domestic and international competitiveness
  • Country level determinants include science, education, innovation, economic soundness, finance, and internationalization
  • Firm level determinants involve technology innovation and factor creation
  • Individual level determinants include entrepreneurs, managers, engineers, educators, and politicians
  • Global Strategic Alliances (GSAs) are cross-border partnerships between firms from different countries to improve competitive advantage
  • Joint Ventures (JVs) are a popular form of GSAs and offer advantages such as risk-sharing and local acceptance
  • Joint Ventures can fail due to loss of autonomy, conflict, technology leakage, strategic goal differences, and future competition
  • Hofstede's cultural dimensions include power distance, individualism, masculinity, long-term orientation, uncertainty avoidance, and indulgence, impacting international business decisions.

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