Which of the Following Management Assumptions Is Most Likely to Support

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following management assumptions is most likely to support transnational innovation in MNEs?

• A) The roles of different organizational units should be uniform and symmetrical.
• B) The headquarter-subsidiary relationship should be based on clear and unambiguous patterns of dependence or independence.
• C) Career paths should be structured to give managers cross-border and cross-functional experience.
• D) Headquarters should be responsible for exercising decision-making and control uniformly.

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Definitions:

Concrete Operational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (ages 7-12) where children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Conservation

The understanding that certain properties of objects or substances do not change when their external appearance is altered, a concept children grasp in the concrete operational stage according to Piaget’s theory of cognitive development.

Gender-Appropriate Behavior

Actions or responses that society deems suitable for a person based on their gender.

Fathers

Male parents who play a role in the upbringing, support, and guidance of their children, having a significant impact on their emotional and social development.