Regarding the Way International Companies Are Structured and Integrated

question 20

Multiple Choice

Regarding the way international companies are structured and integrated

• A) no single structure is best for all companies and contexts.
• B) managers must consider the nature of their company's international operating environment and their competitors' strategies when deciding when and how to modify the company's organizational structure.
• C) gains from increased specialization will be nullified by increased benefits of coordination, requiring managers to choose between the two.
• D) managers have to consider the nationalities of their competitors and of their own company before selecting a structure.
• E) if the company's strategy changes, then structure must change.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Gains

Benefits or profits that accrue over an extended period of time, often as the result of investments or strategic planning.

Total Quality Management

A management approach centered on continuous improvement, focusing on quality in all organizational processes to meet or exceed customer expectations.

TQM Programs

Total Quality Management programs are comprehensive systems in organizations aimed at improving performance and achieving long-term success through customer satisfaction.

OD

Short for Organizational Development, a field of research, theory, and practice dedicated to expanding the knowledge and effectiveness of people to accomplish more successful organizational change and performance.