In Terms of Global Business Strategy and Structure, a Multinational

question 19

Multiple Choice

In terms of global business strategy and structure, a multinational company will use a policy of

• A) mixed sales and marketing, with centralized production, accounting, human resources, and strategic management.
• B) centralized production, accounting, marketing, human resources, with strategic management.
• C) dispersed production, accounting, human resources, with centralized strategic management, and marketing.
• D) dispersed production and marketing, with centralized accounting and strategic management.

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that presents the specific cash flows associated with sources and uses of cash.

Merchandise Sold

Pertains to the goods that have been sold to customers by a company during a specific period, often accounted for in the sales revenue section of an income statement.

Accounts Payable

The amount a company owes on short-term debts to its vendors or suppliers.

Investing Activities

Part of the cash flow statement that details cash inflow and outflow related to the purchase and sale of long-term investments and assets.