While the Location of the Corporate Headquarters Is Less Important

question 77

Essay

While the location of the corporate headquarters is less important and may reflect historical factors, a firm must develop a clear home base for competing in each of its strategically distinct businesses. What role does a home base assume in forming a global strategy and what factors should be considered in choosing a location? Under what conditions might a firm create a home base for a different product line in another country?

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Definitions:

Hydraulic Systems

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Open Circuit Principle

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