Which of the following best describes a global company's asset and capability configuration?
A) assets and capabilities are centralized and globally scaled.
B) core competences are centralized, while other assets and capabilities are decentralized.
C) assets and capabilities are dispersed, interdependent and specialized.
D) assets and capabilities are decentralized and nationally self-sufficient.

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The strategic orientation of a global company is based on building cost advantages through centralized and global-scale operations.This will require the company to configure it assets and capabilities to be centralized and globally scaled.Choices b,c,and d describe the configuration of assets and capabilities of international,transnational,and multinational companies respectively.

Which of the Following Best Describes a Global Company's Asset