When a Company Is Comparing the Financial Performance of Various

question 163

True/False

When a company is comparing the financial performance of various divisions, it may choose to focus on RI as opposed to ROI because using RI tends to lead toward goal congruence between the division and the corporation.

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Definitions:

Geert Hofstede's Framework

A model that identifies and analyzes five dimensions of cultural differences across countries, which are power distance, individualism vs. collectivism, masculinity vs. femininity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation.

Cultural Dimensions

Conceptual frameworks that describe the effects of a society's culture on the values of its members, and how these values relate to behavior.

National Cultures

The set of shared values, beliefs, traditions, and practices that defines the people of a particular country or nation.

International Business

Engagements in commercial transactions across national borders, including trade, investment, and operational activities.