41. (p. 320) A structure under which global operations are organized on a geographic rather than a product basis is referred to as a(n): 

A. Global area division structure

B. Global product division structure

C. International division structure

D. Global functional division structure

42. (p. 321) That division managers may pursue currently attractive geographic prospects for their products and neglect other areas with better long-term potential is a major drawback of the: 

A. International division structure

B. Global product division structure

C. Global area division structure

D. Global functional division structure

43. (p. 320) Which of the following is an advantage of a global area division structure? 

A. The structural arrangement helps a firm manage a diverse product line

B. The structural arrangement helps a firm cater to local needs in foreign markets

C. The marketing, production and finance divisions of the firm can be coordinated on a product-by-product global basis

D. The structural arrangement helps a firm develop an overall, unified approach to international markets

44. (p. 320) A global area division structure most often is used by companies that are in _____ businesses and have _____ product lines. 

A. Growing; broad

B. Mature; narrow

C. Growing; narrow

D. Mature; broad

45. (p. 321) The difficulty encountered in reconciling a product emphasis with a geographic orientation is the primary disadvantage of a(n): 

A. International division structure

B. Global product division structure

C. Global area division structure

D. Global functional division structure

46. (p. 321) Which of the following organizes worldwide operations based primarily on function and secondarily on product? 

A. International division structure

B. Global product division structure

C. Global area division structure

D. Global functional division structure

47. (p. 321) A global functional division structure is used primarily by: 

A. Service companies

B. Extractive companies

C. Light manufacturing companies

D. Heavy manufacturing companies

48. (p. 321) All of the following are advantages of the global functional division structure except: 

A. An emphasis on functional expertise

B. A tight centralized control

C. A relatively lean managerial staff

D. The chief executive officer is held accountable for the profits

49. (p. 321) A structure that is a combination of a global product, an area or a functional arrangement is referred to as a(n) _____ organizational structure. 

A. Assimilated

B. Transnational

C. Mixed

D. Team-based

50. (p. 322) A multinational structural arrangement that combines elements of function, product and geographic designs, while relying on a network arrangement to link worldwide subsidiaries is referred to as a: 

A. Transnational network structure

B. Cross-cultural matrix structure

C. Transnational divisional structure

D. Cross-cultural network structure