The Challenges Facing a Geographic (Country)manager's Who Must Convert Corporate

question 21

Multiple Choice

The challenges facing a geographic (country) manager's who must convert corporate strategy into actionable plans for the subsidiary do not include

• A) the multiplicity and diversity of constituents whose demands and pressures compete for the geographic (country) manager's attention.
• B) failure of the country manager to identify and communicate worldwide best practices.
• C) the expectations of headquarters that the country manager will translate broad corporate goals and strategies into specific actions which are responsive to the needs of the subsidiary's national environment.
• D) the need to garner commitment and enthusiasm for the among constituents of the subsidiary with respect to the corporate strategy and the associated actionable plans.

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