In designing an international organization, it is essential that the structures and systems being implemented are not merely consistent with each other, but also consistent with the ___________________ and _________________________.
What will be an ideal response?
international environment; competitive strategy
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Mini-Case Question. When considering Dow's product offerings, if the channel system can build an image among quality-conscious customers, the company is improving customer value by increasing ________
A) product assortment B) after-sale services C) availability/delivery D) transaction services E) brand reputation
Which of the following dimensions of job characteristics theory is the degree to which the job is seen as having an impact on others?
A. skill variety B. task identity C. task significance D. autonomy
The Lending Club removed CEO Renaud Laplanche in 2016. Hans Morris, the company executive chairman, lauded him, saying his entrepreneurial spirit was critical to the success of the firm. But he also signaled the board was removing Mr. Laplanche because he had failed to build a strong control system and culture, stating that as a public company that provides a financial service, Lending Club must meet the industry high standards of transparency and disclosure. This kind of dismissal signals what message to the public?
A. Mr. Laplanche was not a creative entrepreneur. B. Mr. Laplanche was dishonest. C. The board of directors is active and engaged. D. The board of directors needed a scapegoat to cover up their ineffectiveness.
If a third party promises to be primarily liable for the payment of the borrower's debt, this is referred to as ________.
A. garnishment B. subrogation C. a surety arrangement D. a guaranty arrangement