Which of the Following Describes the Strategic Orientation of a Transnational

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the strategic orientation of a transnational company?

• A) focused on building flexibility to respond to national differences through strong, resourceful and entrepreneurial national operations.
• B) focused on developing global efficiency, flexibility and worldwide learning capability simultaneously.
• C) focused on building cost advantages through centralized, global scale operations.
• D) focused on exploiting parent company knowledge and capabilities through worldwide diffusion and adaptation.

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Definitions:

Change Process

The series of actions or steps taken to achieve a significant shift in direction, operations, or behavior within an organization or system.

Stakeholders

Individuals or groups that have an interest in the success and strategies of an organization, including employees, customers, investors, and suppliers.

Freezing Stage

A phase in change management where old behaviors are solidified to prepare for new strategies, often part of Lewin's Change Theory.

Trial-and-Error

A problem-solving method involving repeated attempts with the aim of finding a solution through successive failures or mistakes.