Question

The downside of using a(n) ______ structure is that it tends to _______ :

A. worldwide area structure; be weak in local responsiveness

B. matrix structure; have low need for cultural controls, such as expatriation

C. worldwide product division structure; be weak in local responsiveness

D. worldwide product division structure; inhibits the realization of location economies

Answer 1

Answer : C. Worldwide product division structure; be weak in local responsiveness

Note : Worldwide product division structure helps to experience curve economies as well as to pursue the localization but one of the disadvantage is it has the weak local responsiveness.