The distinguishing feature of many firms that pursue a(n) _____ strategy is that they are selling a product that serves universal needs, but they do not face significant competitors.
home replication
localization
transnational
global standardization
geographic
If you were asked to review and consider the two aspects of business profitability, which of the following considerations would be associated with maximizing prices?
Pressures to standardize
How custom do I need to be?
Both a. and b. (above)
Global integration
All of the above.
1. Ans - global standardization.
The distinguishing feature of many firms that pursue a global standardization strategy is that they are selling a product that serves universal needs, but they do not face significant competitors.
2. Ans - Pressures to standardize
The distinguishing feature of many firms that pursue a(n) _____ strategy is that they are selling...
Firms face competing pressures in the marketplace–how to achieve lower costs through proven approaches to production, while looking at how to maximize their effectiveness in local markets. A firm's choice of strategy must reflect these pressures, and the firm knows that the dynamics of competition may require changes in strategy. Pressures for local responsiveness mean that a firm may not be able to realize the full benefits from economies of scale, learning effects, and location economies. Customization of products brings...
1. Pressures for local responsiveness may make it difficult to A. Complete effectively in more than one international market B. Monitor and adapt to changing customer tastes in a large number of foreign markets C. Leverage skills and products associated with a firms core competencies from one country to another 2. _________________________is the most appropriate strategy when there are substantial differences across nations with regard to consumer tastes and preferences, and where cost pressures are not A. Localization strategy B....
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Read the Article posted below, then answer the following
questions:
Mergers & acquisitions are a major form of
corporate diversification strategy, identify and discuss the top
three reasons why most (50-60%) of acquisitions fail to create
shareholder value.
What are the five major components of “CEMEX
Way” and why has this approach been so successful in
post-acquisition integration?
In your opinion, what can other companies learn from
the “CEMEX Way” as a benchmark for acquisition
management?
Article:
CEMEX: Globalization "The...
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