Which of the Following Statements Is True About Firms Pursuing

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about firms pursuing a home-replication strategy?

• A) They attempt to achieve economies of scale by producing identical products in large quantities for a variety of different markets.
• B) They view their home operations as secondary to international operations, thus providing a minor role to information systems in facilitating this strategy.
• C) They focus on their domestic customers' needs and wants and merely export their products to generate additional sales.
• D) They have a need to create integrated networks between the home office and multiple local subsidiaries.
• E) They leverage the flexibility offered by a decentralized organization while at the same time reaping economies of scale enjoyed by centralization.

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