Which of the Following Is Not a Core Characteristic of the Coordinated

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a core characteristic of the coordinated federation structure?

• A) Most assets and resources are decentralized but well controlled by the headquarters.
• B) Subsidiaries are regarded as key sources of knowledge and expertise.
• C) Subsidiary control exercised by the headquarters is usually quite formal and rigorous.
• D) Corporate managers tend to regard offshore subsidiaries as extensions of domestic operations.