When a Business Has Plants Located in Several Foreign Countries

question 185

Multiple Choice

When a business has plants located in several foreign countries, it is called a(n)

• A) multinational enterprise.
• B) joint venture.
• C) exporting business.
• D) licensing firm.
• E) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Matrix Structure

An organizational structure that combines two or more types of structures, typically functional and product-based, to leverage the benefits of both.

Organic Structures

An organizational form that is flexible, adaptive, and decentralized, facilitating responsiveness and creativity.

Mechanistic Structures

Describes organizational forms that are highly formalized and centralized, characterized by rigid hierarchies and clear, strict rules and procedures.

Hostile Environments

Refers to workplaces or settings that are unwelcoming and difficult to work in due to factors like harassment, discrimination, or unsafe conditions.