The Emphasis on Local Responsiveness in Firms Pursuing a Localization

question 29

Multiple Choice

The emphasis on local responsiveness in firms pursuing a localization strategy creates strong pressures for

• A) centralizing all decisions regarding marketing, R&D, and human resource management.
• B) decentralizing operating decisions to foreign subsidiaries.
• C) centralizing all operating decisions.
• D) global learning.

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; often regarded as an essential aspect of personal freedom and ethical treatment.

Independence

The state of being free from the control or influence of others, often associated with self-governance and autonomy.

Morality

Principles or standards determining what behaviors are considered right or wrong, often influenced by cultural, philosophical, or religious beliefs.

Kohlberg

Refers to Lawrence Kohlberg, a psychologist known for his theory of moral development, which outlines how moral reasoning evolves across different stages.