Identify a True Statement About Export Arrangements in the Context

question 34

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about export arrangements in the context of initial division structure.

• A) Manufacturing firms with technologically advanced products usually avoid an export arrangement as a first choice.
• B) Firms can reduce the risk and size of investment in establishing significant international operations using an export arrangement.
• C) If a company has a broad product line, the export manager usually reports directly to the head of marketing and international operations are coordinated by this department.
• D) If a company has a narrow product line, the export manager will head a separate department and often report directly to the president.

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Definitions:

Deculturation

The process through which an individual or group loses their native cultural identity, often through prolonged contact with another culture.

Strategic Benefits

Advantages gained from implementing long-term plans that align with an organization's overall goals and objectives.

Resource Allocation

The process of assigning and managing assets, funding, and other resources among various projects or business units to maximize efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.

Merger Integration

The process of combining and restructuring two or more companies into a single entity, focusing on aligning organizational culture, systems, and operations.