Explain How the Concepts of Global Consistency and Local Adaptation

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Essay

Explain how the concepts of global consistency and local adaptation are relevant to success of a global business. Give one example of a good or service that would be likely to succeed with the use of global consistency. Give one example of a good or service that would be likely to succeed with the use of local adaptation.

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Definitions:

Consignment

The act of giving goods to another party to sell on your behalf, but retaining ownership until the goods are sold.

Gross Cost

Gross Cost refers to the total expense incurred before any deductions, such as discounts or rebates, providing a raw figure of the financial outlay for a purchase or project.

Commission

A fee paid for provided services, typically a percentage of the transaction value, often used in sales, brokerage, and real estate transactions.

Principals

Refers to the original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or put into an investment.