TechInnovation Is a Large MNE Operating in an Environment Characterized

question 33

Multiple Choice

TechInnovation is a large MNE operating in an environment characterized by rapid changes.During the past 50 years,its subsidiaries have operated independently.Which of the following actions will be least helpful to increase the interdependence across its widely dispersed national organizations?

• A) TechInnovation could centralize more decision-making to counter-balance the decentralization that has taken place during the past 50 years.
• B) TechInnovation could create regular cross subsidiary meetings to coordinate activities and resolve differences.
• C) TechInnovation could break up its value-chain to ensure that subsidiaries perform interrelated activities.
• D) TechInnovation could develop career paths to routinely transfer managers across subsidiaries.

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Probable Cause

A reasonable basis for believing that a crime may have been committed, which is used as a standard by law enforcement to obtain warrants for arrests and searches.

Motivated

Having a strong reason to act or accomplish something, being driven towards a goal or objective.

Satisfied Need

A requirement or necessity that has been adequately fulfilled, leading to a sense of contentment.

Individual

Refers to a single person or entity, distinguished from a group or collective.