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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Presymbolic

Refers to the stage in early child development before the understanding and use of symbols and language.

Theory-of-Mind

The ability to attribute mental states to oneself and others, understanding that others have thoughts, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Autistic

Related to or affected by autism, a developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors or restricted interests.

Bilingual

Fluent in two languages.