The ________ strategy involves maximizing opportunities for both efficiency and local responsiveness by adopting a structure that uses alliances, networks, and horizontal design formats.
A)multidomestic structure
B)transnational corporation
C)international division structure
D)bureaucratic structure

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The given strategy is known as the transnational corporation (TNC) strategy. TNCs try to balance the benefits of both global integration and local responsiveness. They achieve this by using a structure that is a mix of centralization and decentralization, alliances, networks, and horizontal design formats to optimize their operations. The multidomestic structure is focused on meeting local need, the international division structure is used by organizations that have a centralized structure, and bureaucratic structures are focused on hierarchy and control, which is not the same as the TNC strategy.

The ________ Strategy Involves Maximizing Opportunities for Both Efficiency and Local