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Explain the difference between a Global Focus, a Region-Country Focus, and a Transnational Focus. Give a disadvantage for each.
Global Focus - international headquarters make decisions for all regions (centralized authority)
Disadvantage: less flexible/slow to respond to changes
Region-Country Focus - strategy is determined by the subsidiary
Disadvantage: diminished economies of scale
Transnational Focus - combination of both, decisions are decentralized but share resources
Disadvantage: hard to pull off
Disadvantage: less flexible/slow to respond to changes
Region-Country Focus - strategy is determined by the subsidiary
Disadvantage: diminished economies of scale
Transnational Focus - combination of both, decisions are decentralized but share resources
Disadvantage: hard to pull off
Flashcard info:
Author: savhighsmith
Main topic: Management
Topic: MGMT 3000 Exam 1
School / Univ.: UGA
City: Athens
Published: 16.02.2011