Why Is Management Control Particularly Complex in Decentralized Multinational Organizations

question 57

Multiple Choice

Why is management control particularly complex in decentralized multinational organizations?

• A) Managers abroad are not as well-trained as managers of domestic operations.
• B) Decision-making authority is not delegated to the local managers of foreign operations.
• C) Managers of foreign operations may be motivated by local goals rather than parent's goals.
• D) Financial risks are always higher for the local managers of foreign operations than for managers of domestic operations.

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Definitions:

Ethical Reasons

Motivations or considerations based on principles of right and wrong conduct.

Retaliate

The act of returning a negative action with another negative action, often in the context of revenge or defense.

Family Resilience

The capacity of a family to withstand and bounce back from hardships and crises collectively.

Preventive Measures

Strategies or actions taken in advance to reduce the risk of harm or to prevent an undesirable outcome.