How Do Ethnocentric Orientations of a Company Differ from Polycentric

question 7

Essay

How do ethnocentric orientations of a company differ from polycentric orientations? Give examples of how companies react under both orientations.

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Definitions:

Internal Rate of Return

The discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero, used to evaluate the profitability of potential investments.

Accounting Basis

Refers to the method of recording accounting transactions; either on a cash basis or on an accrual basis.

Required Return

The minimum return an investor anticipates or requires from an investment to make it worthwhile.

Ackerman Geometry

The front-end setup that allows a vehicle to steer so that the tires track freely during a turn. During a turn, the inboard wheel on a steer axle has to track a tighter circle than the outer wheel. Ackerman geometry is also known as toe-out during turns and it allows the inner and outer wheels to turn at different angles so that both wheels can roll through a turn without tire scrubbing.