WGU C211 Study Guide With Correct Answers Graded A+

Views of globalization (Chp 1.4) - 1. It's a new phenomenom, starting in the late 20th century. 2. It's a long term part of human history. 3. Neither recent nor one directional, it's a pendulum that swings back and forth. Strategic goal = Natural resource—seeking - Location specific advantage = Possession of natural resources and related transport and communication infrastructure Strategic goal = Market-seeking - Location specific advantage = Abundance of strong market demand and customers willing to pay Strategic goal = Efficiency-seeking - Location specific advantage = Economies of scale and abundance of low-cost factors Strategic goal = Innovation-seeking - Location specific advantage = Abundance of innovative individuals, firms, and universities Name first mover advantages: (Chp 10.3) - 1. Proprietary, technological leadership 2. Pre-emption of scarce resources 3. Establishment of entry barriers for late entrants 4. Avoidance of clash with dominant firms at home 5. Relationships with key stakeholders such as governments Name late mover advantages: (Chp 10.3) - 1. Opportunity to free ride on first-mover investments 2. Resolution of technological and market uncertainty 3. First mover's difficulty to adapt to market changes Name strategic goals supported by location specific advantages (Chp 10.2) - 1. Natural resources2. Market 3. Efficiency 4. Innovation Proposition (1) underpinning an institution based view of global business. - Managers and firms rationally pursue their interests and make choices within the formal and informal constraints in a given institutional framework Proposition (2) underpinning an institution based view of global business. - While formal and informal institutions combine to govern firm behavior, in situations where formal constraints are unclear or fail, informal constraints will play a larger role in reducing uncertainty and providing constancy to managers and firms