What methods could a business use to expand internationally?

agreemnt to provide technical expertise to overseas business

What does a critical path identify?

the shortest time required to complete all tasks in project

Which of the following is an example of responsible management in a global environment?

considering the employment practices of overseas suppliers

Which of the following is an example of a manager displaying inertia?

continuing current practices when a new competitor emerges

Which of the following is an essential aspect of logistics?

materials handling and packaging

purchase a foreign manufacturer of motor parts

the legislation of new environmental health policies

the potential for cultural incompatibility

What has been a trend in global trade since World War II?

deregulation of financial markets

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HSC Business Studies - Operations

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1
Which of the following best describes this form of operation?
Global web
Global branding
Global positioning
Global marketing
2
What methods could a business use to expand internationally?
varying business practices and ethics
minimising competitive risk by cushioning the economic cycle
agreemnt to provide technical expertise to overseas business
acquiring resources to access technological advances
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strategic alliance
global web
vertical integration
flat structure
4
What does a critical path identify?
the highest cost path to complete all tasks in a project
the longest time required to complete all tasks in a project
the lowest cost path to complete all tasks in a project
the shortest time required to complete all tasks in project
5
Which of the following is an example of responsible management in a global environment?
considering the employment practices of overseas suppliers
create tax avoidance scheme to increase shareholder profits
clearing rainforests to grow crop for fast-food outlets
increasing employment without safety safety training
6
Which of the following is an example of a manager displaying inertia?
accusing employees of disloyalty
continuing current practices when a new competitor emerges
using inappropriate cut-off periods when recording sales
dismissing a person who requests maternity leave
7
Which of the following reasons for resistance to change is financial cost to a business?
cultural incompatibility in mergers
loss of career prospects
reorganisation of plant layout
inertia of managers
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variation in demand
volume
variety
variation in visibility
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monitoring
task design
scheduling
sequencing
10
What is the reason for this decision to expand internationally?
To take advantage of regulatory differences
To gain economies of scale
To cushion the economic cycle
To minimise taxation
11
Which level of management is responsible for developing strategic goals?
Middle
Line
Junior
Senior
12
Which business function transforms raw materials and resources into finished goods or products?
Operations
Human resources
Finance
Marketing
13
Which of the following is an essential aspect of logistics?
the creation of a budget for new machinery
checking the quality of all output
undertaking a skills audit
materials handling and packaging
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First-in-first-out
Just-in-case
Last-in-first out
Just-in-time
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outsourcing
diversification
strategic alliance
vertical integration
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diversify by selling car cleaning products internationally
organise an intermediary to distribute motor parts overseas
set up e-commerce facilities with multinational suppliers
purchase a foreign manufacturer of motor parts
17
Which of the following is the correct sequence for an operation process?
materials - design - product
human resources - planning - customers
facilities - controls - waste
information - services - improvement
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a brick manufacturing plant
a timber plantation
a travel agency
a competitor's furniture production facility
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the decision to establish web-based ordering
the introduction of new management processes
the legislation of new environmental health policies
the outsourcing of marketing
20
Which of the following includes two examples of transforming resources?
task design and technology
human resources and facilities
materials and energy
information and customers
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flatter structures
strategic alliance
outsourcing
networks
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the potential for cultural incompatibility
the ability to create more flexible working conditions
the opportunity to develop strategic alliances
the need to set achievable goals
23
What has been a trend in global trade since World War II?
static business environments
increased regulation of labour markets
reduced flows of direct foreign investment
deregulation of financial markets
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global sourcing
global branding
research and development
economies of scale

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