A Strategy of Related Diversification Requires Most Firms to Organize

question 16

Multiple Choice

A strategy of related diversification requires most firms to organize around geographical areas or product lines. This type of organizational growth leads to a(n)

• A) divisional structure.
• B) functional structure.
• C) matrix structure.
• D) international structure.

Understand the characteristics and differences between multidomestic and global corporations.

Recognize strategies to decrease the failure rate of expatriates.

Identify the roles and advantages of host-country nationals in international operations.

Analyze the causes of expatriate assignment failure.

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