Fregonnat Systems Is a Company That Faces Pressure to Be

question 8

Multiple Choice

Fregonnat Systems is a company that faces pressure to be both locally responsive as well as globally integrated. It makes several trade-offs to successfully adopt the transnational strategy. Which of the following statements is true of Fregonnat Systems in this scenario?

• A) It prevents subsidiaries from having the discretion and autonomy to adapt and customize locally.
• B) It is a lateral organization that succeeds or fails based on its ability to effectively shepherd knowledge transfer and communication between foreign subsidiaries.
• C) It achieves integration through decisions made mostly by headquarters.
• D) It prevents information flow across borders.