Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of a Geographic

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of a geographic area structure?

• A) geographic area managers' lack of global orientation for developing and managing products
• B) limited communications and coordination among the subsidiaries within each geographic region
• C) minimal balance between global integration and local adaptation
• D) decreased responsiveness to customer needs and wants in each regional/local market

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