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saliriagwu

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In the case global business, a ________ strategy is often used for situations in which both local responsiveness and cost reduction are needed.
 
  As per this strategy, some functions are centralized while others are decentralized at the global location best suited to achieving these objectives.
  A) transnational
  B) vertical integration
  C) market penetration
  D) product development

Question 2

Briefly describe the contingency approach to organizational design.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

The contingency approach to organizational design tailors organizational structure to the sources of uncertainty facing an organization. The structure is designed to respond to various contingencies things or changes that might happen and therefore must be planned for. One of the most important of these is the nature of the environment.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 7, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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