International Business Strategy Quiz

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What do international business strategies refer to?

  • Plans and actions of non-profit organizations in different countries
  • Plans and actions of government entities in different countries
  • Plans guiding commercial transactions between entities within the same country
  • Plans guiding commercial transactions between entities in different countries (correct)

What is essential to commercial success in international trade?

  • Political and legal systems
  • Increased competition in well-established fields
  • Complexities of international trade (correct)
  • Cultural and linguistic barriers

Which entities are primarily involved in international business strategies?

  • Government entities
  • Non-governmental organizations
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Private companies (correct)

What is the goal of international business strategy for private companies?

<p>Increased profit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of the supply chain do most well-established companies deal with at least one international partner?

<p>Distribution phase (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of international business strategy?

<p>To increase profit for private companies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool focuses on the organization's task environment and the constraints of the institutional framework?

<p>Michael Porter's National framework (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Diamond highlight in strategic choice?

<p>Industry structure and firm resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the National Diamond recognize as pillars for analyzing comparative advantage among industrialized nations?

<p>Factor condition, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, and firm structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the factor condition in the National Diamond include?

<p>Demand conditions for production factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Michael Porter's National framework a tool for?

<p>Analyzing patterns of comparative advantage among industrialized nations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the last pillar in the National Diamond focus on?

<p>Highlighting areas of competitive advantage and weakness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for commercial success in international business?

<p>Understanding cultural, political, and trade complexities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does strategic analysis typically focus on?

<p>Industry-view and resource-based view (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of international business strategy?

<p>Cultural and linguistic barriers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for commercial success in international trade?

<p>Understanding cultural complexities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the supply chain involves dealing with at least one international partner for most well-established companies?

<p>Distribution (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Michael Porter's National framework primarily focus on?

<p>Comparative advantage analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do most companies of appreciable size deal with in well-established fields?

<p>Both local and international partners (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entities are primarily involved in international business strategies?

<p>Private companies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of strategic analysis?

<p>The industry-view and the resource-based view (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which tool is used for analyzing an organization's task environment and institutional framework constraints?

<p>National Diamond (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of international business strategy for private companies?

<p>Increased profit (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which pillars does Michael Porter's National framework recognize for analyzing comparative advantage?

<p>Factor condition, demand conditions, related industries, firm rivalry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted by the National Diamond in strategic choice?

<p>Constraints of the institutional framework (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the factor condition in the National Diamond include?

<p>Factors needed for production and extreme ends of the value chain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for commercial success in international business?

<p>Understanding of international trade complexities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the industry-view and the resource-based view analyze without considering?

<p>Relationship between strategic choice and institutional framework (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Michael Porter's National framework focus on in determining a nation's suitability to a particular market?

<p>Factors needed for production and extreme ends of the value chain (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the last pillar in the National Diamond look at?

<p>Firm strategic response (microeconomics) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

International Business Strategies

  • International business strategies refer to plans and approaches used by organizations to operate and compete in the global market.

Essential for Commercial Success

  • For commercial success in international trade, it is essential to have a deep understanding of the global market, adapt to cultural differences, and develop effective supply chain management.

Entities Involved

  • Entities primarily involved in international business strategies include multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, and governments.

Goal of International Business Strategy

  • The goal of international business strategy is to create and sustain a competitive advantage in the global market.

Supply Chain Phase

  • Most well-established companies deal with at least one international partner in the sourcing phase of the supply chain.

National Diamond Framework

  • Michael Porter's National Diamond framework is a tool used for analyzing an organization's task environment and the constraints of the institutional framework.
  • The National Diamond highlights the importance of strategic choice in determining a nation's suitability to a particular market.
  • The National Diamond recognizes four pillars for analyzing comparative advantage among industrialized nations: factor conditions, demand conditions, related and supporting industries, and firm strategy, structure, and rivalry.
  • The factor condition in the National Diamond includes the availability of resources such as labor, capital, and natural resources.
  • The last pillar in the National Diamond focuses on the firm's strategy, structure, and rivalry.

Strategic Analysis

  • Strategic analysis typically focuses on the organization's internal resources and capabilities, as well as the external environment.
  • The primary focus of strategic analysis is to identify opportunities and threats in the global market.

Commercial Success

  • Essential for commercial success in international business is the ability to adapt to changing market conditions, manage risk, and build strong relationships with international partners.

Industry-View and Resource-Based View

  • The industry-view and resource-based view analyze an organization's competitive advantage without considering the role of the government and the non-market environment.

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