Which of the Following Is a TRUE Statement About Implementing

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a TRUE statement about implementing corporate-level strategies and effective organizational structures?

• A) Firms pursuing a related linked strategy should implement a competitive structure with a competitive culture and centralized strategic-planning activities.
• B) Firms pursuing an unrelated diversification strategy should use an SBU structure with a small corporate staff, emphasize the R&D function, and integrate divisions to achieve synergies.
• C) Firms pursuing a related linked strategy should use an SBU structure, emphasize interdependence among divisions, and manage the strategic planning function from the central office.
• D) Firms pursuing a related constrained strategy should implement a cooperative structure, use integrative devices to link divisions, centralize the R&D function, and emphasize sharing.

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Definitions:

Cultural Personality

describes the way in which culture shapes an individual's habits, attitudes, and overall personality.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that reflects the degree to which less powerful members of a society accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which people in a society are uncomfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity.