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What is the key difference between a decentralized corporation and a centralized global corporation?
What is the key difference between a decentralized corporation and a centralized global corporation?
- Decentralized corporations focus on scaling quickly, while centralized global corporations look for opportunities to increase revenue by purchasing cheap resources and materials from foreign countries.
- Decentralized corporations typically lack a central headquarters, while centralized global corporations have a head office in their home country where senior leaders reside. (correct)
- Decentralized corporations adhere to regulations in each geographic area they operate in, while centralized global corporations have a single management team overseeing all domestic and international decisions.
- Decentralized corporations have multiple offices and facilities in foreign countries, while centralized global corporations have a single headquarters in their home country.
What is the key characteristic of a transnational enterprise within a multinational corporation?
What is the key characteristic of a transnational enterprise within a multinational corporation?
- A transnational enterprise is focused on rapidly scaling the parent corporation's operations in foreign markets.
- A transnational enterprise operates independently from the parent corporation and has its own management team.
- A transnational enterprise is able to access the parent corporation's resources, such as its R&D team, while operating in separate countries. (correct)
- A transnational enterprise has a centralized leadership structure where the parent company makes all decisions on its behalf.
What is the primary purpose of an international division within a corporation?
What is the primary purpose of an international division within a corporation?
- To maintain a cohesive brand image across the corporation's global operations and ensure consistent decision-making.
- To create a parent-subsidiary relationship that allows the corporation to access the parent company's resources.
- To oversee all of the corporation's domestic operations and make decisions that appeal to different cultures.
- To separate the corporation's domestic operations from its international operations in order to reach a wider audience. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential advantage of becoming a multinational corporation?
Which of the following is NOT considered a potential advantage of becoming a multinational corporation?
How do centralized global corporations typically approach international business opportunities?
How do centralized global corporations typically approach international business opportunities?
What is the primary benefit of a decentralized corporation's structure in terms of its global operations?
What is the primary benefit of a decentralized corporation's structure in terms of its global operations?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical Multinational Corporation (MNC)?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a typical Multinational Corporation (MNC)?
What is the minimum requirement for a company to be considered a Multinational Corporation?
What is the minimum requirement for a company to be considered a Multinational Corporation?
What is the primary reason for a Multinational Corporation to establish multiple branches in the same location or across various countries?
What is the primary reason for a Multinational Corporation to establish multiple branches in the same location or across various countries?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the structure and operations of Multinational Corporations?
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the structure and operations of Multinational Corporations?
What is the meaning of the term 'global' in the context of a global corporation?
What is the meaning of the term 'global' in the context of a global corporation?
Based on the information provided, which of the following is a likely reason for a company to become a Multinational Corporation?
Based on the information provided, which of the following is a likely reason for a company to become a Multinational Corporation?
