31. (p. 316) A common first choice among manufacturing firms, especially those with technologically advanced products, would be to develop a(n): 

A. Domestic policy

B. Export arrangement

C. Cartel arrangement

D. Import quota

32. (p. 317) In a company that has a narrow product line, the export manager usually reports directly to the head of: 

A. Purchasing

B. Personnel

C. Production

D. Marketing

33. (p. 318) The structural arrangement that allows a company to develop an overall, unified approach to international operations and helps the firm develop a cadre of internationally experienced managers is an advantage of a(n): 

A. Mixed organization structure

B. Global area division structure

C. Global product division structure

D. International division structure

34. (p. 317) Pressure by local foreign government for continued growth of international sales encourage on-site: 

A. Maintenance

B. Supply and distribution operations

C. Manufacturing operations

D. Safety operations

35. (p. 317) A structural arrangement that handles all international operations out of a division created for this purpose is referred to as a(n): 

A. Worldwide organizational structure

B. Global matrix structure

C. International division structure

D. Overseas network structure

36. (p. 317) Companies still in the development stages of international business involvement are most likely to adopt the: 

A. International division structure

B. Global product division structure

C. Global area division structure

D. Global functional division structure

37. (p. 317) According to the text, all of the following types of companies are likely to adopt the international division structure except: 

A. Companies with limited geographic diversity

B. Companies with a large number of executives with international expertise

C. Companies still in the developmental stage of international business

D. Companies with small international sales

38. (p. 318) A structural arrangement in which domestic divisions are given worldwide responsibility for product groups is referred to as a(n): 

A. International division structure

B. Global product division structure

C. Global area division structure

D. Global functional division structure

39. (p. 319) The products sold by firms that adopt a global product division structure are generally in the _____ stage of the product life cycle. 

A. Introduction

B. Growth

C. Maturity

D. Decline

40. (p. 319) Which of the following provides the most benefits when the need for product specification or differentiation is high? 

A. International division

B. Global product division

C. Global area division

D. Global functional division