ISDS 3115 Chapter 2

Which of the following is the purpose or rationale for an organization's existence? A. mission B. articles of incorporation C. strategy D. charter

Competing on differentiation is A. based upon low-cost leadership B. concerned with uniqueness C. based upon flexibility D. concerned with reliability of scheduling

Which of the following does not represent competing on response? A. based on flexibility B. based on providing uniqueness C. concerned with reliability of scheduling D. based on quickness

Which of the following is NOT an OM strategy/issue during the growth stage of the product life cycle? A. enhance distribution B. forecasting critical C. reduce capacity D. shift towards product focus

Which of these is NOT an advantage of outsourcing? A. accessing outside technology B. gaining outside expertise C. potential creation of future competition D. cost savings

Which of the following international operations strategies uses decentralized authority with substantial autonomy at each business? A. transnational B. global C. multidomestic D. international

What is a graphical link of competitive advantage, KSFs, and supporting activities? A. activity map B. key success factor network C. product life cycle D. competitive succes grid

Which of these is NOT a disadvantage of outsourcing? A. risks may not manifest themselves for years B. loss of control C. negative impact on employees D. decreased logistics and inventory costs

The creation of a unique advantage over competition is referred as A. competitive advantage B. differentiation C. experience differentiation D. response

Which one of the following statements is incorrect regarding globalization and globalization strategies? A. globalization strategies could contribute to efficiency B. globalization strategies could add value to products and services C. globalization means customers, talent, and supplies are worldwide D. globalization strategies could simplify

A method managers use to evaluate the resources at their disposal and manage or alter them to achieve competitive advantage is referred to as A. competitive advantage B. resources view C. value-chain analysis D. five forces analysis

Which of the following international operations involves a high degree of centralization? A. international B. global C. transnational D. multidomestic

Which of the following is NOT an OM strategy/issue during the introduction stage of the product life cycle? A. limited models B. long production runs C. frequent product and design changes D. high production costs