Olavson and Fry (2008) Have Worked on Many Spreadsheet Models

question 49

Essay

Olavson and Fry (2008) have worked on many spreadsheet models for assisting decision makers at HP and have identified several lessons from both their successes and their failures when it comes to constructing and applying spreadsheet-based tools. How do they define a tool?

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Definitions:

Ethnocentric

Characterized by or based on the attitude that one's own group is superior to others in culture or nationality.

Polycentric

In the context of international business, polycentric refers to a strategy or approach where a company adapts its products, practices, and policies to fit the local cultures and conditions of the countries in which it operates.

Transnational Company

A corporation that operates in multiple countries, transcending national boundaries with integrated global strategies.

Global Company

A business entity that operates in multiple countries around the world, transcending national boundaries and markets.