Which of the Following Is Not True About the Global

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the global standardization of a firm's manufacturing operations?

• A) Standardization of production processes simplifies organization at headquarters by enabling the work to be accomplished with a smaller staff of support people.
• B) Fewer labor hours are needed for plant design because each new plant is essentially a scaled-up or scaled-down version of an existing one.
• C) The permanent group of experts that international companies maintain to give technical assistance to overseas plants will be larger but can be shared across more countries and sites.
• D) Extra technicians accustomed to working with the same machinery can be borrowed from the domestic operation as needed.

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Definitions:

Domestic Markets

The market within a country's borders, representing the trading of goods and services within the same nation.

Exporting Products

The act of selling goods and services produced in one country to other countries.

Ethical Concerns

Issues or situations that raise questions about what is morally right or wrong, requiring careful consideration and judgement.

Financial Resources

Assets in the form of money or other valuables that an individual or organization can utilize to carry out its functions or objectives.