In Firm A, each division is a self-contained, largely autonomous entity with full responsibility for its own value creation activities. What type of structure does Firm A employ?

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Firms that adopt the worldwide product division structure are reasonably diversified and originally had domestic structures based on product divisions. In the worldwide product division structure, each division is a self-contained, largely autonomous entity with full responsibility for its own value creation activities. The headquarters retains the responsibility for the overall strategic development and financial controls of the firm.

In Firm A, Each Division Is a Self-Contained, Largely Autonomous