Major disadvantages of the multinational model are higher manufacturing costs and duplication of efforts.

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A major disadvantage of the multinational form is higher manufacturing costs and duplication of effort. Although a multinational can transfer core skills among its international operations, it cannot realize scale economies from centralizing manufacturing facilities and offering a standardized product to the global marketplace.

Major Disadvantages of the Multinational Model Are Higher Manufacturing Costs