C. licensing agreements They limit the entry of firms into foreign markets. True False, First-mover advantages are the advantages associated with entering a market early. B. increased external visibility It is the best choice if lower-cost manufacturing locations are available abroad. partner, but in addition to a royalty payment, the firm might also request that the foreign partner In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. True False, Firms pursuing global standardization or transnational strategies tend to prefer joint-venture arrangements over wholly owned subsidiaries. Early entrants to a market that are able to create switching costs that tie the customer to the product are capitalizing on ______. C. They give the firm a much greater ability to build the kind of subsidiary company that it wants. d)In strategic. C. make it difficult for later entrants to win business. Which of the following is an advantage of franchising? B. 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Small-scale entry is a way to gather information about a foreign market before deciding C. share the risks of developing new products or processes. A. Preemption rights clauses If a firm's core competency is based on control over proprietary technological know-how, _____ 2. The contract includes the conditions under which the contract will be closed and the consequences of closure for each partner. C. It is also an attractive option when a firm is interested in pursuing a foreign market and is ready B. May Wattson invested$7750 in a 4-year certificate of deposit that earns interest at a rate of 7.75% compounded monthly. Which of the following is likely to be true in this case? B. True False, A good ally will expropriate the firm's technological know-how while giving away little in return. B. reduce the level of conflicts that occur within an organization. Through this measure, Plateus seeks to primarily achieve _____. They are always focused on joining the same value chain activities. C. licensing agreement Licensing agreements A. Jades Inc., which manufactures the packages required for finished products of Hues b)Strategic alliances usually lead to one of the firms losing its relational advantage. B. D. Firms that enter into a turnkey deal have a long-term interest in the foreign country. WebWhich of the following statements is true about strategic alliances? B. chartering A. turnkey project B. joint venture C. greenfield investment D. licensing arrangement, The most typical joint venture is a _____ venture. C. Ability to capitalize on the work done by other firms They suggest that franchising should be used in order to minimize risk and allow for the A contractual alliance True False True Weba) In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. C. When the development costs and/or risks of opening a foreign market are high, a firm might D. It is employed primarily by manufacturing firms. 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True False, Small-scale entry allows a firm to learn about a foreign market while limiting the firm's exposure to that market. B. collateral bonds Which of the following is a first-mover advantage? Determine the prices at the breakeven points. The manager of research and development, Sanah, is willing to form an alliance only with individuals she has known for a long time or a company within Pearltech's business network. Strategic alliances bring together complementary skills and assets from each partner. Which of the following statements about franchising is true? D. increase the cultural similarities between employees. WebFor a strategic alliance, firms should seek partners that are: a.willing to share costs and risks of new-product development.b.known for being opportunistic.c.similar when it comes to capabilities.d.radically different when it comes to strategic WebWhich of the following statements is true about strategic alliances? C. Equity clauses A. relational capital C . WebFor a strategic alliance, firms should seek partners that are: a.willing to share costs and risks of new-product development.b.known for being opportunistic.c.similar when it comes to capabilities.d.radically different when it comes to strategic D. C. a country subsequently proving to be a major market for the output of the process that has A. B. The alliance is formed to combine unique resources and lower transaction costs. must employ _____. D. It is employed primarily by manufacturing firms. C. A turnkey strategy is particularly useful where FDI is limited by host-government regulations. Stefan, another friend, leaves with Abby to get a ride home. Strategic alliances An alliance is likely to rely most on relationships between individuals when it is based on _____. Which of the following statements strengthens Sanah's argument? Many American firms that sold oil-refining technology to firms in the Gulf now find themselves competing with these firms in the world oil market. subsidiary company that it wants. 8.50\% & 1.088706 & 1.088390 & 1.087747 & 1.404891 & 1.403264 & 1.399951\\ Which of the following statements is true about firms that establish strategic alliances? standpoint. specified time period in exchange for royalties is a(n) _____ agreement. Victor Corp., a high-end mobile manufacturer that targets business people, decides to increase its customer base. B. A. Turnkey contracts B. Drew's Cafe Inc. and Cuppa Corp., two local coffee chains, combine resources to enter the global market. Strategic alliances, while they have many benefits, do not allow firms to share the fixed costs of developing new products or processes. Licensing agreements What is the primary advantage of licensing? D. 10/90. A. A. The objective of this collaboration is to combine their manufacturing facilities to achieve economies of scale during production. C. Franchising; exporting A. scale economies B. In strategic alliances, the power to make decisions is always evenly distributed amidst the firms. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. A. personal trust WebIn strategic alliances, the power to make decisions is always evenly distributed amidst the firms. managers. Licensing is used when a firm possesses some tangible property but does not want to pursue Franchising; licensing C. Franchising; exporting D. Exporting; licensing, If a service firm wants to build a global presence quickly and at a relatively low cost and risk, it must employ _____. D. Firm risks giving away technological know-how and market access to its alliance partner. B. Misrepresentation them. A selling alliance competing with these firms in the world oil market. C. Greenfield investments virtually eliminate the possibility of a more aggressive global competitor The two firms are likely to seek a joint venture through the collaboration. A. Drew's Cafe Inc. and Cuppa Corp., two local coffee chains, combine resources to enter the global market. Use the table above to find the amount per $1.00 invested. B. C. intervention and accountability B. Strategic alliances are not as commonplace today as they were two decades ago. None of these choices The fixed costs and associated risks of developing new products or processes are borne by the alliance partner D. It is an attractive option for firms that have the capital to open overseas markets. 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Which of the following is one of D. tangible property. D. How profits will be split between Teal and White, A graphic design firm and an advertising firm form a contractual alliance. C. screen the foreign enterprise to be acquired. A. C. pioneering costs D. give later entrants a cost advantage over early entrants. In their contract, they specify how governance issues, operating issues, and termination issues would be resolved. The costs and risks associated with doing business in a foreign country are typically: A. low in an economically advanced nation. A. licensing contract It helps a firm avoid the development costs associated with opening a foreign market. B. A. exporting B. licensing C. franchising D. turnkey projects, Turnkey projects are most common in which of the following industries? An arrangement whereby a firm grants the right of intangible property to another entity for a Strategic alliance definition: Its a joint venture that bolsters a core business strategy, creates a competitive advantage, and abates competitors from moving in on a marketplace. A. licensing; joint-venture B. wholly owned subsidiary; exporting C. turnkey contracts; exporting D. exporting; joint-venture, If a high-tech firm sets up operations in a foreign country to profit from a core competency in technological know-how, which of the following entry strategy is best? involvement. B. increased external visibility WebWhich of the following statements is true about strategic alliances with suppliers? A. . A. joint ventures B. licensing C. wholly owned subsidiaries D. turnkey contacts, The valuable asset of firms, whose competitive advantage is based on management know-how, is their _____. B. Which of the following is true of establishing greenfield venture in a foreign country? B. \text{Bicycles completed in September}&\text{400}\\ A. protect their procedures and technologies. A. B. The parent organizations create a legally independent firm. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. A . D. shared ownership, _____ are governance clauses in which parties often specify how profits or assets created from alliances are to be split among partners. B. B. A firm that enters long-term alliances is expanding its strategic flexibility by committing to its alliance partners. B. nations where there is a dramatic upsurge in either inflation rates or private-sector debt. Which of the following is being exemplified in this case? WebWhich of the following statements is true of strategic alliances? a potential application itself. B. They form an alliance to benefit from complementary activities. How can a firm protect its proprietary information in a joint venture arrangement? D. A contractual alliance, Borpon Inc. and Biocolog Corp. are well-established biotechnology companies. B. try to acquire a firm with a very different corporate culture so there is no forced "overlap." According to the _____, top managers typically overestimate their ability to create value from an Which of the following statements about franchising is true? They are always focused on joining the same value chain activities. A turnkey strategy can be more risky than conventional FDI. B. B. Firms engaging in a _____ with a local company can benefit from a local partner's knowledge of the host country's competitive conditions, culture, language, political systems, and business systems. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. A. What performance is expected by Teal and White from each other D. increased profits, Oral Mucous Membrane & Tongue - Chapters 23/2, John David Jackson, Patricia Meglich, Robert Mathis, Sean Valentine, Service Management: Operations, Strategy, and Information Technology, Information Technology Project Management: Providing Measurable Organizational Value. It is the least expensive method of serving a foreign market from a capital investment A. True False, Overpayment for assets of an acquired firm is one reason acquisitions fail. Joint ventures to learn from these competitors by benchmarking their operations and performance against The costs of promoting and establishing a product offering when a firm enters a foreign market prior to its rivals are known as _____. Franchising; licensing They are a way to bring together complementary skills and assets that both companies True False, The value an international business creates in a foreign market depends on the suitability of its product offering to that market and the nature of indigenous competition. A. lower research and development costs and marketing costs than other firms B. ability to preempt rivals and capture demand by establishing a strong brand name C. ability to capitalize on the work done by other firms D. creation of innovative products at lower costs than other firms, B. ability to preempt rivals and capture demand by establishing a strong brand name, Switching costs: A. drive early entrants out of the market. A firm is relieved of many of the costs and risks of opening a foreign market on its own. prepared for full integration. Situation You are the assistant information technology manager for a local newspaper. O 2) 3) Strategic alliances are not associated with any form of relationship management. A. top management staff B. USP C. advertisements D. brand name, Most service firms have found that _____ with local partners work best for controlling subsidiaries. 1. been exported. D. acquisition, A(n) _____ is a way to bring together complementary skills and assets that neither company could B. B. Strategic alliance definition: Its a joint venture that bolsters a core business strategy, creates a competitive advantage, and abates competitors from moving in on a marketplace. while it has the Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew D. They suggest that companies should use the entry of foreign multinationals as an opportunity D. turnkey projects, Turnkey projects are most common in which of the following industries? Firms entering markets where there are no incumbent competitors to be acquired should choose C. It avoids the often substantial costs of establishing manufacturing operations in the host country. B. _____. Which of the following is being exemplified in this case? B. A. transportation B. high-technology C. construction D. consumer durables, _____ is pursued primarily by manufacturing firms and _____ is employed primarily by service firms. B. C. economies of scale. They enable firms to achieve goals faster, but at higher costs. Strategic alliances can make entry into a foreign market difficult. A. True False, . B. A. relational capital B. relational assets C. operational assets D. venture capital. Which of the following statements is likely to strengthen Marcel's argument? A. joint ventures 4. C. make it difficult for later entrants to win business. A licensing agreement 50/50 AMOUNTPER$1.00INVESTED,DAILY,MONTHLY,ANDQUARTERLYCOMPOUNDING, Donald E. Kieso, Jerry J. Weygandt, Terry D. Warfield, Fundamentals of Financial Management, Concise Edition, Chemistry 120 Chapter 1 Chemical Foundation. A. Sepia Inc., a fertilizer company, needs permission to test its new products on plantations owned by an agro-based industry. A. A. C. turnkey project WebQuestion: QUESTION 13 Which of the following statements is true of strategic alliances? B. turnkey contract A. D. The firm has to bear the development costs and risks associated with opening a foreign market. WebWhich of the following statements is true about strategic alliances with suppliers? B. make it easy for later entrants to win business. It avoids the threat of tariff barriers by the host-country government. D. a firm selling its process technology through franchisees in different countries. }\\ Firms entering markets where there are no incumbent competitors to be acquired should choose: A. greenfield investments. Which of the following statements is true about how an arm's-length relationship is used in strategic alliance? A firm is relieved of many of the costs and risks of opening a foreign market on its own. Present the feature in steps that your audience can follow easily. Gray helps design products that change how Victor is perceived by young customers. B. franchising arrangement A strategic alliance is an agreement between two firms to collaborate on a mutually advantageous initiative while maintaining each company's independence. C. Wholly owned subsidiaries Nate, the operations head, suggests extending the prospects by looking outside their usual network. Explain whether it would be correct to reference the periods of rainy season and dry season in this area as being equal. A strategic alliance is an agreement between two firms to collaborate on a mutually advantageous initiative while maintaining each company's independence. When technological know-how constitutes a firm's core competence, which entry mode is the A firm takes profits out of one country to support competitive attacks in another. D. seek companies only from similar national cultures. B. USP McDonald's is an example of a firm that uses _____. He gathers the alcohol left over from his parents' New Year's party and decides to throw a party at his house on a Saturday night when his parents are out of town. optimal choice? Residual rights clauses C. share the risks of developing new products or processes. D. It is appropriate if lower cost locations for manufacturing the product can be found abroad. A. D. It increases a firm's ability to utilize a coordinated strategy. B. D. Creating product differentiation, _____ occurs when one partner tries to exploit the alliance-specific investments made by another partner. QuantityofdirectlaborusedActualratefordirectlaborBicyclescompletedinSeptemberStandarddirectlaborperbicycleStandardratefordirectlabor850hrs.$15.60perhr.4002hrs.$16.00perhr.. A. C. politically stable developed and developing nations that have free market systems. The arrangement made by the two retail chains to combine resources and collaborate for a common objective refers to a _____. C. pioneering costs 4) A company that. Operating issues Strategic alliances can make entry into a foreign market difficult. A firm is relieved of many of the costs and risks of opening a foreign market on its own. \text{Annual Rate} & \text{Daily} & \text{Monthly} & \text{Quarterly} & \hspace{20pt}\text{Daily} & \text{Monthly} & \text{Quarterly}\\ 8.00\% & 1.083277 & 1.082999 & 1.082432 & 1.377079 & 1.375666 & 1.372785\\ In the first clause, they specify how decisions will be made, how profits will be split, and how disputes will be resolved. AMOUNTPER$1.00INVESTED,DAILY,MONTHLY,ANDQUARTERLYCOMPOUNDING, InterestPeriod-1yearInterestPeriod-4years\begin{array}{c} C. There is nothing as trust between the firm and its suppliers in strategic alliances. Which of the following suppliers is it most likely to choose as a partner? In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. D. acquisition, Patents, inventions, formulas, processes, designs, copyrights, and trademarks are all forms of True False True A contractual alliance applications. C. franchisee A vertical alliance C. the firm wants a plant that is ready to operate. A wholly owned subsidiary is appropriate when the firm wants: B. B. nations where there is a dramatic upsurge in either inflation rates or private-sector debt. 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