Which of the Following Statements Regarding Knowledge Diffusion Is Correct

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding knowledge diffusion is correct?

• A) In a decentralized federation, knowledge is developed in national subsidiaries and diffused throughout the organization
• B) In a centralized hub, knowledge is developed and retained at the center.
• C) In a coordinated federation, knowledge is developed at the center and transferred to overseas units for local adaptation.
• D) Knowledge diffusion is independent of structure, such that knowledge diffuses in a quite similar manner in all organizational structures.

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Definitions:

Liability

A company's financial debt or obligations that arise during business operations, to be settled over time through the transfer of economic benefits.

Owner Contribution

Capital injected by the owners into the business, increasing equity.

Creditor

An individual or institution that lends money or extends credit to another party, expecting to be repaid the principal amount along with interest or to receive goods and services.

Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity after deducting liabilities, often equated with ownership equity in a company.