Which of the Following Is Not an Appropriate Coordination Mechanism

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an appropriate coordination mechanism to be employed by a transnational corporation with worldwide activities?

• A) The coordination of information flows through the socialization of employees.
• B) The coordination of asset flows through a process of rationalization.
• C) The coordination of product flows through formalized management processes.
• D) The coordination of resource flows through centralized decision-making.

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Definitions:

Segmenting

The process of dividing a broad consumer or business market into subgroups with similar characteristics, needs, or behaviors.

Targeting Markets

The process of identifying and focusing on specific groups of potential customers to whom a company aims to sell its products or services.

Key Steps

The critical phases or important actions needed to achieve a goal or complete a process effectively.

Segmentation Bases

Criteria or variables used to divide a market into distinct segments, based on characteristics like demographics, behavior, or needs.