International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace
International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace
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ISBN: 9781259929441
Author: Charles W. L. Hill Dr, G. Tomas M. Hult
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 14, Problem 1CTD
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To explain: Whether the given statement is correct.

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The strategic option for the multinational company should rely on its comparison with the advantages of the strategy with its costs of implementation. On such basis, it might be logical for few companies to pursue the localization strategy, international or global strategy, and transitional strategy.

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The given statement is correct. There exists a cost-benefit trade-off with the choice of strategy. The cost of control and structure for various strategies could change widely. Transnational is often too high, at the same time, the localization is very low.

The localization strategy do not confer numerous benefits of transnational, international, or global strategy. One should not forget that the strategy should fit with the competitive environment of the company, the organizational structure, and the control systems of the company, which should be consistent with its strategy.

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