Which of the following is true for a globally focused organization?
A) Managers can tailor strategies to local market conditions and demands.
B) It allows a subsidiary to react quickly to changes in the marketplace.
C) They attempt to market a relatively standardized product across geographic markets.
D) It strives to be simultaneously centralized and decentralized.

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A globally focused organization attempts to market a relatively standardized product across geographic markets, maximizing economies of scale and reducing costs. This approach allows for easier coordination of global operations and a consistent brand image. Tailoring strategies to local market conditions and demands (A) can create inefficiencies and potential confusion for customers. Allowing a subsidiary to react quickly to changes in the marketplace (B) is more characteristic of a decentralized organization. Striving to be simultaneously centralized and decentralized (D) can create conflicts and confusion in decision-making.

Which of the Following Is True for a Globally Focused