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:

Formal Policy Statement

A documented declaration of an organization's intent, rules, and procedures intended to guide operations and decisions.

Public Accountability

The obligation of public officials, corporations, and organizations to be answerable to the public and to their actions' impacts on society.

External Stakeholders

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Corporate Social Responsibility

A business model that requires companies to operate in a socially responsible way, balancing economic growth with the welfare of society and the environment.