75 some globalization strategies do not yield the

75) Some globalization strategies do not yield the expected results as evidenced by the:
1. A) acquiring of majority stake in Nissan Motor by Peugeot Citroen.
2. B) leverage resulting from scale economies.
3. C) leverage resulting from manufacturing.
4. D) larger scale improvement of quality.
5. E) unravelling of the DaimlerChrysler merger .
Answer: E
76) The term "polycentric" describes management's belief or assumption that each country in
which a company does business is the same as the home country business.
77) Toyota and Honda are two examples of companies that exhibit key characteristics of
transnationality.
78) The geocentric orientation represents a synthesis of ethnocentrism and regiocentrism.
79) Multinational companies pursuing strategies of product adaptation run the risk of failing
to be successful against global competitors that have recognized opportunities to serve global
customers.

80) A global company possesses the unique opportunity to develop leverage.