Frank Is Director of Technology in an MNE in Which

question 9

Multiple Choice

Frank is director of technology in an MNE in which most of the R&D activities are performed in the parent company's home country,but then,foreign subsidiaries are responsible for introducing the resulting innovations to their local customers.The innovation process adopted by Frank's MNE is:

• A) globally linked.
• B) local-for-local.
• C) center-for-global.
• D) locally leveraged.

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Definitions:

Optimum

The most favorable condition or level for growth, reproduction, or success.

Holding Cash

The act of retaining liquid currency or cash equivalents by individuals or firms as a part of their financial strategy, to cover expenses or for speculative purposes.

Interest Rate

The percentage charged or paid for the use of money on a loan or investment, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate (APR).

Miller-Orr Model

A financial management model used to determine the optimal level of cash balance a company should maintain, considering the costs of cash management and the variability of cash flows.