Applepom, a Multinational Restaurant Chain, Follows Different Pricing Policies and Serves

question 100

Multiple Choice

Applepom, a multinational restaurant chain, follows different pricing policies and serves different types of cuisine depending on the region it operates in. The company has separate departments for the Middle East, other Asian countries, Russia, other European countries, North America, Latin America, Oceania, and Africa. In this scenario, which of the following organizational structures does Applepom most likely follow?

• A) Geographic departmentalization
• B) Functional departmentalization
• C) Customer departmentalization
• D) Product departmentalization

Explore the role of factor endowments and production factors in the global economy.

Understand the impact and criticisms of globalization.

Identify the role and function of international economic organizations.

Differentiate between various types of organizations based on structure and purpose.

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Definitions:

Supply Partnership

A strategic relationship between a buyer and supplier designed to achieve specific business objectives by maximizing the effectiveness of each participant's resources.

Sustainable Procurement

The acquisition process aimed at obtaining goods, services, and works in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis in terms of generating benefits not only to the organization but also to society and the economy, while minimizing damage to the environment.

Ecologically Sound

Practices or products that have minimal impact on the environment and promote sustainability.

Organizational Buying Behavior

The decision-making process by which formal organizations establish the need for purchased products and services, and identify, evaluate, and choose among alternative brands and suppliers.