Question

Implicit in the discussion of leveraging core competencies is the idea that skills are developed first _______________ and than transferred _______________.

A.

internationally; home

B.

at home; to foreign operations

C.

bymanagers; to employees

D.

by employees; to managers

The ____________________ hypothesis postulates that top managers typically overestimate their ability to create value from an acquisition, primarily because rising to the top of a corporation has given them an exaggerated sense of the own capabilities.

A.

recognition

B.

optimistic

C.

hybrid

D.

hubris

The competitive advantage of many ______________ firms is based on management know-how.

A.

service

B.

manufacturing

C.

mining

D.

agricultural

Answer 1

1) Implicit is the discussion of leveraging core comprtencies is the idea that skills are developed first at home and than transferred to foreign operations.

2) The hubris hypothesis postulates that top managers typically overestimate thei ability to create value from an acquisition primarily because rising to the top of a corporation has given them an exaggerated sense of the own capabilities.

3) The competitive advantage of many agricultural firms is based on management know-how.