1. Joint ventures are usually more successful when: A

1. Joint ventures are usually more successful when:
A. both partners have equal ownership and are mutually dependent on each other for results.

B. the parties involved have complimentary technologies that reduce development costs and

product delivery to market.

C. the risk involved is reduced, technologies compliment each other, and corporate cultures

are relatively the same.

D. partners reduce financial risk and obtain additional technological or manufacturing

capabilities as a result.

2. When the pressure for local responsiveness is strong and the pressure for coordination is weak for multinational corporations in an industry, the industry will be:

A. global.

B. consolidated.

C. multidomestic.

D. risky.

3. Matt almost has enough money to buy a motorcycle. After studying all of the literature on Yamaha, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Suzuki, and Kawasaki brands, he realizes there are many differences. He decides that the most important feature is the gas mileage since gas has become so expensive these days. After looking at his options, Matt buys a Yamaha because it gets the best gas mileage. In making his choice, Matt has adopted the __________ heuristic model of consumer buying behavior.

A. conjunctive

B. elimination-by-aspects

C. expectancy-value

D. lexicographic

4. Kimberly Clark was using a(n) __________ attack strategy when it introduced Huggies and grabbed a large portion of P&G’s disposable diaper market share. Huggies was a much better-fitting diaper than P&G’s Pampers.

A. flank

B. encirclement

C. frontal

D. guerrilla

E. innovative

5. The following information pertains to the South Division of Constantine Co: sales $18,000; variable cost of merchandise sold $7,200; variable operation expenses $2,700; fixed cost controllable by segment manager $2,400; fixed cost controllable by others $1,000; unallocated costs $600. The segment margin controllable by the segment manager is:

A. $4,100.

B. $4,700.

C. $8,100.

D. $5,700.

6. Fastener Box Company currently produces cardboard boxes in an automated process. Expected production per month is 40,000 units. The required direct materials cost $0.30 per unit. Manufacturing fixed overhead cost is $24,000 per month and is allocated based on units of production. What is the flexible budget for 40,000 and 20,000 units respectively?

A. $26,000; $20,000

B. $36,000; $30,000

C. $40,000; $34,000

D. $44,000; $38,000

7. Idealism about future outcomes achieved through an organization’s people is often reflected in the broadly stated __________ created by the organization’s leaders.

A. strategic plan

B. mission statement

C. employment contract

D. architecture for alignment and implementation

E. vision statement

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