Which of the Following Is Not One of the Factors

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the factors that drive global sourcing performance?

• A) Centrally coordinated and centrally led decision making.
• B) Site-based control of operational activities.
• C) Ability to speak multiple foreign languages.
• D) Sourcing and contracting systems.
• E) International purchasing office support.

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Definitions:

Synergies

The benefits that result when two or more entities (such as companies) combine to produce a greater value than they could independently.

Return Of Stockholders

Rephrased as the gains or losses realized by investors in a company's shares, reflecting the performance of the investment over time through price appreciation and dividends.

Horizontal Mergers

Mergers between firms that operate in the same industry, often aiming to increase market share and reduce competition.

Market Shares

The portion of a market controlled by a particular company or product, often expressed as a percentage of total sales in that market.