19. Contrary to popular belief, the global segment of the external environment does not provide many opportunities for firms such as H.J. Heinz, SAB Miller, and Citigroup, all of which recently experienced low growth and profits coming from emerging markets. a. True b. ANSWER: 1 POINTS: Medium DIFFICULTY: 49 REFERENCES: STMA.HITT.13. - 1.4 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AACSB: Multicultural & Diversity | Management: Individual Dynamics | Dierdorff & Rubin: Managing decision-making processes | Bloom: Application 20. Globalfocusing is often used by firms with high levels of international operations who further increase their internationalization by focusing on global niche markets. a. True b. False False ANSWER: 1 POINTS: Hard DIFFICULTY: 50 REFERENCES: STMA.HITT.13.Comprehension - Comprehension LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AACSB: Multicultural & Diversity | Management: Individual Dynamics | Dierdorff & Rubin: Managing decision-making processes | Bloom: Comprehension 21. Global warming and energy consumption are aspects of the technological environment segment that firms should monitor. a. True b. False False ANSWER: 1 POINTS: Easy DIFFICULTY: 48–49 REFERENCES: STMA.HITT.13.Knowledge - Application LEARNING OBJECTIVES: AACSB: Business Knowledge & Analytical Skills | Management: Environmental Influence | Dierdorff & Rubin: Managing the task environment | Bloom: Knowledge
19. Contrary to popular belief, the global segment of the external environment does not provide many opportunities for firms such as H.J. Heinz, SAB Miller, and Citigroup, all of which recently experienced low growth and profits coming from emerging markets. a. True b. ANSWER: POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Medium REFERENCES: 49 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: STMA.HITT.13. - 1.4 AACSB: Multicultural & Diversity | Management: Individual Dynamics | Dierdorff & Rubin: Managing decision-making processes | Bloom: Application 20. Globalfocusing is often used by firms with high levels of international operations who further increase their internationalization by focusing on global niche markets. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Hard REFERENCES: 50 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: STMA.HITT.13.Comprehension - Comprehension AACSB: Multicultural & Diversity | Management: Individual Dynamics | Dierdorff & Rubin: Managing decision-making processes | Bloom: Comprehension 21. Global warming and energy consumption are aspects of the technological environment segment that firms should monitor. a. True b. False ANSWER: False POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: Easy REFERENCES: 48–49 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: STMA.HITT.13.Knowledge - Application AACSB: Business Knowledge & Analytical Skills | Management: Environmental Influence | Dierdorff & Rubin: Managing the task environment | Bloom: Knowledge
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