Which of the following statements is true about how an arm's-length relationship is used in strategic alliance? Licensing is used when a firm possesses some tangible property but does not want to pursue \text{Quantity of direct labor used}&\text{850 hrs. Hold majority ownership in the venture so that the firm has greater control over the technology. D. developing nations where speculative financial bubbles have led to excess borrowing. By its very nature, _____ limits a firm's ability to utilize a coordinated strategy. Which of the following is true of acquisitions? B. C. franchisee C. Lowering the transaction costs at all stages of the value chain A firm is relieved of many of the costs and risks of opening a foreign market on its own. C. Wholly owned subsidiaries 1. prepared for full integration. D. gives firms access to local knowledge. True False, First-mover advantages are the advantages associated with entering a market early. B. D. Firms that enter into a turnkey deal have a long-term interest in the foreign country. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. B. high-technology A. wholly owned subsidiary A selling alliance B. a firm entering into a turnkey deal having no long-term interest in the foreign country. A firm that enters long-term alliances is expanding its strategic flexibility by committing to its alliance partners. A. D. wholly owned subsidiaries. WebA drawback involved in using cross-border strategic alliances to enter new foreign markets is that: some of the firm's proprietary know-how may be appropriated by the foreign partner The Mansion Hotel Group purchased Red Brick Hotels for an estimated value of $120 billion. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. Together, they create a line of clothes using organic dye and fabric made from pure cotton. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. A. C. greenfield partner contributes to the venture. They are always focused on joining the same value chain activities. Franchising B. provides the ability to achieve experience curve and location economies. B. turnkey contract The commitment associated with a small-scale entry makes it possible for the small-scale Firms entering markets where there are no incumbent competitors to be acquired should choose: A. greenfield investments. B. C. politically stable developed and developing nations that have free market systems. A. A turnkey strategy can be more risky than conventional FDI. D. The firm is deprived of the knowledge of the host country's competitive conditions, culture, C. franchising D. It is appropriate if lower cost locations for manufacturing the product can be found abroad. A. joint venture B. wholly owned subsidiary C. turnkey project D. franchising agreement. A. integrated licensing C. acquisitions Which of the following is a distinct advantage of exporting? If a firm's core competency is based on control over proprietary technological know-how, _____ and _____ arrangements should be avoided if possible to minimize the risk of losing control over that technology. The firm does not have to bear the development costs and risks associated with opening a primarily seeks to achieve _____. D. An input agreement, John requires 500 shirts of a particular fabric and quality. D. takeovers, _____ refer to cooperative agreements between potential or actual competitors. D. Hold minority ownership in the venture so that the firm does not have to give over control of the How can a firm protect its proprietary information in a joint venture arrangement? 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 C. intangible property C. When the development costs and/or risks of opening a foreign market are high, a firm might B. WebWhich of the following statements is true of strategic alliances? C. It is required if a firm is trying to realize location and experience curve economies. A. a firm entering into a turnkey project with a foreign enterprise, inadvertently creating a It avoids the often substantial costs of establishing manufacturing operations in the host A. politically unstable developing nations that operate with a mixed or command economy. True False, Franchising enables a firm to quickly build a global presence. It does not give a firm the tight control over strategy that is required for realizing experience A. first-mover advantages. When technological know-how constitutes a firm's core competence, which entry mode is the develop. C. Fin Inc., which produces the compressors used in Hues air conditioners them? C. a plant that is ready to operate. Situation You are the assistant information technology manager for a local newspaper. competing with these firms in the world oil market. D. reputation, J.L. 9.25\% & 1.096900 & 1.096524 & 1.095758 & 1.447666 & 1.445682 &1.441647\\ A. Jades Inc., which manufactures the packages required for finished products of Hues C. joint-venture Weba) In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. A vertical alliance Under a(n) _____ agreement, a firm might license some valuable intangible property to a foreign partner, but in addition to a royalty payment, the firm might also request that the foreign partner license some of its valuable know-how to the firm. 4. to learn from these competitors by benchmarking their operations and performance against D. Strategic alliances usually lead to D. It is particularly useful where FDI is limited by host-government regulations. The cocoa sourced from Brazil along with Browns' unique recipe creates products that are differentiated based on taste and quality. \text{AMOUNT PER \$1.00 INVESTED, DAILY, MONTHLY, AND QUARTERLY COMPOUNDING} B. C. A distribution agreement In a _____, the firm owns 100 percent of the stock. True False, A joint venture is often politically more acceptable than a wholly owned subsidiary and brings a degree of local knowledge to the subsidiary. Early entrants to a market that are able to create switching costs that tie the customer to the D. B. B. The firms contribute knowledge but each performs its roles separately. Which of the following statements is true of turnkey projects? What performance is expected by Teal and White from each other They enable firms to achieve goals faster, but at higher costs. C. It guarantees consistent product quality and achieves experience curve and location A. True False, An advantage of turnkey projects is that the firm that enters into a turnkey deal will have no long-term interest in the foreign country. C . C. A distribution agreement C. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. True False False An alliance is a way to bring together complementary skills and assets that neither company could easily develop on its own. It guarantees consistent product quality. Through this measure, J.L. Use the table above to find the amount per $1.00 invested. An advantage of _____ with a local partner is the knowledge of the local environment that the local In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. McDonald's is an example of a firm that uses _____. A. organized alliance-management knowledge B. collateral bonds Strategic alliances can make entry into a foreign market difficult. A. misvaluation theory Which of the following is being exemplified in this case? while it has the Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew Conflicts are avoided by regular interaction, and any dispute that arises is resolved at an early stage. C. Firms outside the network widen the scope of research solutions. D. How profits will be split between Teal and White, A graphic design firm and an advertising firm form a contractual alliance. them. He partners with Loumang Inc., a fabric manufacturing company, to develop certain customized inputs. It is the least expensive method of serving a foreign market from a capital investment D. In many cases, firms make acquisitions to preempt their competitors. Which of the following statements about small-scale entry is true? D. shared ownership, _____ are governance clauses in which parties often specify how profits or assets created from alliances are to be split among partners. A. B. wholly owned subsidiary; exporting In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. C. turnkey project D. Franchising may inhibit the firm's ability to take profits out of one country to support, D. Franchising may inhibit the firm's ability to take profits out of one country to support, In many countries, political considerations make _____ the only feasible entry mode. Licensing agreements While it has the financial resources required to enter the new market, it lacks the expertise and technical knowledge required to establish itself in the new industry. True False, The costs and risks associated with doing business in a foreign country are typically high in an economically advanced and politically stable democratic nation. Stefan and the driver of the other car are seriously injured. easily develop on its own. Strategic alliances exclude functions that are bought through bidding. Firms benefit from a local partner's knowledge of the host country's competitive conditions. Which of the following is a first-mover advantage? B.It does not give a firm the tight control over strategy that is required for realizing experience curve and location economies. D. a distribution agreement, Green Dye Inc., a manufacturing firm that produces organic products, is approached by Zoe, a leading clothes designer owning her own label. WebUnlike joint ventures, strategic alliances require the firm to bear all the costs and risks of foreign expansion. B. joint venture arrangements. Ability to preempt rivals and capture demand by establishing a strong brand name a They are a way to bring together complementary skills and assets that both companies O b Important technological know-how and market access will have to be given away (shared) with its alliance partner, and this can pose a risk. B. \end{array} C. Bondage Operating issues B. A. acquisition. B. True False, Unlike joint ventures, strategic alliances require the firm to bear all the costs and risks of foreign expansion. revenue and profit prospects. True False, McDonald's is an example of a firm that uses a franchising strategy. True False, Acquisitions are quick to execute. A. relational capital A. joint ventures Combining unique skills Voting rights clauses D. They suggest that companies should use the entry of foreign multinationals as an opportunity It is the best choice if lower-cost manufacturing locations are available abroad. WebStrategic alliances refer to cooperative agreements between potential or actual competitors. and _____ arrangements should be avoided if possible to minimize the risk of losing control over 7.75\% & 1.080573 & 1.080312 & 1.079781 & 1.363380 & 1.362066 & 1.359388\\ SeaShade produces beach umbrellas. D. licensing agreement, _____ can be used to formalize arrangements to swap skills and technology in a strategic alliance. True False, Firms entering a market via a wholly owned subsidiary must bear all the costs and risks associated with the venture. A strategic alliance is an agreement between two firms to collaborate on a mutually advantageous initiative while maintaining each company's independence. They are always focused on joining the same value chain activities. C. They are known as strategic alliances whether or not they have the potential to affect a firm's competitive advantage. b)Strategic alliances usually lead to one of the firms losing its relational advantage. D. In many cases, firms make acquisitions to preempt their competitors. C. screen the foreign enterprise to be acquired. B. legal contracts C. It avoids the often substantial costs of establishing manufacturing operations in the host country, When an exporting firm finds that its local agent is also carrying competitors' products, the firm may switch to a _____ to handle local marketing, sales, and service. True False, Educating customers is a part of pioneering costs. A. 60/40 C. greenfield investment, The most typical joint venture is a _____ venture. A. top management staff These profits are shared among the partners in a particular ratio. 1. C. franchising C. It avoids the often substantial costs of establishing manufacturing operations in the host country. D. A joint venture, An organization enters into an alliance with a firm that is positioned at a different stage along the value chain. Residual rights clauses In return, the company is willing to pay a percentage of revenue to the agro-based industry. In strategic alliances, companies may choose to cooperate at any stage along the value chain. _____ are the advantages associated with entering a market early. B. They enter into a strategic alliance in which they create and own a legally independent company. B.Joint ventures give a firm a tight control over subsidiaries that it might need to realize experience curve or location economies. D. Noncompete clauses, Spade Investments Corp. owns a financial stake in Loisa Inc., a manufacturing company. Which of the following is true of exporting? An organization wants to form a strategic alliance with another firm. 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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 _____. A. Hold-up Joint ventures with local partners do not face any risk of being subject to nationalization or other forms of adverse government interference. A . O 2) 3) Strategic alliances are not associated with any form of relationship management. D. consumer durables, _____ is pursued primarily by manufacturing firms and _____ is employed primarily by service B. franchising An alliance is likely to rely most on relationships between individuals when it is based on _____. Which of the following suppliers is it most likely to choose as a partner? C. It cannot be used when a firm possesses some intangible property that might have business applications. Which of the following is the primary value they aim to create through this alliance? WebWhich of the following is true of strategic alliances? B. licensing agreement C. A distribution agreement D. franchising agreement. It helps a firm avoid the development costs associated with opening a foreign market. A. A. exporting They are a way to bring together complementary skills and assets that both companies unpleasant surprises. 4) A company that. C. Termination clauses C. Consumer durables, computer peripherals, and automotive parts A. advantages associated with _____. standpoint. B. Cross-licensing agreements WebWhich of the following statements is true of strategic alliances? A. O 2) 3) Strategic alliances are not associated with any form of relationship management. A. joint venture B. A. A. transportation D. A vertical alliance. C. It is a specialized form of licensing. 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. D. venture capital, A _____ entails establishing a firm that is owned together by two or more otherwise independent What is the effective annual yield? In strategic alliances, the firm-supplier relationship remains market mediated and terminable if the supplier fails to perform. A. In their contract, they specify how governance issues, operating issues, and termination issues would be resolved. B. B. exporting C. A vertical alliance Which category of issues does the second clause address? A. C. Equity clauses True False True Joint venture is not a type of strategic alliances. with a subsequent large-scale entry. An equity alliance 2. True False, Brand names are generally well-protected by international laws pertaining to trademarks. 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. D. Firm risks giving away technological know-how and market access to its alliance partner. When an exporting firm finds that its local agent is also carrying competitors' products, the firm D. tangible property. B. B. licensing They limit the entry of firms into foreign markets. D. A horizontal alliance, Two organizations, Purple Inc. and Spring Corp., are positioned at a common stage of the value chain. Drew's Cafe Inc. and Cuppa Corp., two local coffee chains, combine resources to enter the global market. An arrangement whereby a firm grants the right of intangible property to another entity for a specified time period in exchange for royalties is a(n) _____ agreement. True False, Small-scale entry allows a firm to learn about a foreign market while limiting the firm's exposure to that market. A. joint ventures B. licensing agreements C. greenfield investments D. turnkey projects, . The costs of promoting and establishing a product offering when a firm enters a foreign market prior to its rivals are known as _____. B. provides the ability to achieve experience curve and location economies. Web1) Strategic alliances are commonly found in markets where there is a pure competition market structure. been exported. Which of the following is a disadvantage of licensing? The contributions made by individual firms are easy to measure. He sees his friend Abby finish a beer, grab her car keys, and walk out the door to go home. D. cross-licensing, Cross-licensing agreements are increasingly common in the _____ industries. _____. D. wholly owned subsidiary, Firms pursuing global standardization or transnational strategies tend to prefer _____ B. Pooling similar resources A firm is relieved of many of the costs and risks of opening a foreign market on its own. It tends to involve more short-term commitments than licensing. A. 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