A Firm That Uses an International Division Structure Sometimes Experiences

question 44

Multiple Choice

A firm that uses an international division structure sometimes experiences intra-organizational conflict because ________.

• A)such a structure disallows managers to coordinate resources for foreign activities under one roof
• B)the international division invariably fails to respond to cultural differences
• C)more resources and management attention tend to get channeled toward the international division than toward the domestic divisions
• D)such a structure depresses the firm's ability to respond to market opportunities

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