Which of the Following Is True of a Global Product

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of a global product structure?

• A)It provides a fairly straightforward way to effectively manage a variety of businesses and products around the world.
• B)It provides a way to achieve vertical and horizontal coordination simultaneously along two dimensions.
• C)It works best when pressure for decision making balances the interests of both product standardization and geographic localization.
• D)It enables a global firm to achieve aspects of both global uniformity and local diversification and responsiveness.

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Definitions:

Geometric Average

A method of calculating the average rate of return of a set of values multiplicatively linked together, commonly used to determine the performance of investments over time.

Compounding Principle

The process in which an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.

Rate of Return

A percentage representing the gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, relative to its cost.

Statistically Significant

A determination that a result from data analysis is likely not due to chance at a predetermined level of significance.