The continued prevalence of authoritative leadership in Russia ...

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The continued prevalence of authoritative leadership in Russia has resulted in ________.
 
  A) flatter organizational structures
  B) increased participation of employees in the decision-making process
  C) the dissolution of the status quo
  D) vertically managed hierarchies

Question 2

What are the benefits of outsourcing abroad? What should firms do when implementing a global sourcing strategy?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Outsourcing abroad can produce gains in efficiency, productivity, quality, and profitability by fully leveraging talent around the world. A firm should do the following:
1. Examine its reasons for outsourcing
2. Evaluate the best outsourcing model
3. Gain the cooperation of its management and staff
4. Consult its alliance partners
5. Invest in the alliance