IBM Persuaded Lenovo to Give Up the Idea of Having

question 45

Multiple Choice

IBM persuaded Lenovo to give up the idea of having dual headquarters in China and the United States and to set up its world headquarters in the United States. What was the significance of this action?

• A) It demonstrated understanding and mastery of the rules of the game.
• B) It made it easier to win approval from the United States government
• C) It highlighted the importance of politics in such high-stakes strategic moves
• D) All of the above

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