The Ohio State University Leadership Studies distinguish between different forms of leader behavior. One type of behavior from the OSU studies, which is referred to as ____________ involves clearly defining the roles of one’s subordinates.

The survey item “I am unsure of what my job responsibilities are” most likely assesses ____________.

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Measuring and Managing Operating Exposure Ayota Car Company produces a car that sells in Japan for ¥1.8 million. On September 1, the beginning of the model year, the exchange rate is ¥150:$1. Consequently, Ayota sets the U.S. sticker price at $22,000. It takes time for production and cost-saving strategies to take effect. In the short run,  what financial managers can do in terms of financial strategies to improve Ayota’s situation? Why?

Measuring and Managing Operating Exposure Ayota Car Company produces a car that sells in Japan for ¥1.8 million. On September 1, the beginning of the model year, the exchange rate is ¥150:$1. Consequently, Ayota sets the U.S. sticker price at $22,000.

Define securitization, deregulation and globalization of international financial markets. What are the general impact of these trends on funding costs, opportunities and risks for MNCs

For Avon’s case in Lecture 9, what kind of management strategies (financial, operating, or pricing) did Avon use to manage its operating exposure? 1. Financing its local operations with local currency loans [management-strategies1] 2. Sell $50M worth of five Asian currencies forward against the dollar for fifteen months (August 1997) [management-strategies2] 3. Buying materials, making products in the markets in which they are sold [management-strategies3] 4. Increase profits by using its Asian factories to supply more of the non-cosmetic products sold in the U.S [management-strategies4] 5. Redirecting its marketing budget to hire more salespeople in Asia to bring in more customers [management-strategies5] 6. Compete more aggressively against disadvantaged competitors [management-strategies6] 7. Prices were raised slowly on price-sensitive brands, while faster for premium brands [management-strategies7] 8. Asking the Asian units remit earnings weekly instead of monthly (July 1997) [management-strategies8]

Multiple Choice Section (12 points) There are a total of 20 questions. Each is worth 0.6 points. Please select the best (single) answer for each multiple choice question.

Measuring and Managing Operating Exposure Ayota Car Company produces a car that sells in Japan for ¥1.8 million. On September 1, the beginning of the model year, the exchange rate is ¥150:$1. Consequently, Ayota sets the U.S. sticker price at $22,000. Suggest three marketing strategies that Ayota can improve its situation. Be specific.