A firm that uses an international division structure sometimes experiences intra-organizational conflict because ________.
A)such a structure disallows managers to coordinate resources for foreign activities under one roof
B)the international division invariably fails to respond to cultural differences
C)more resources and management attention tend to get channeled toward the international division than toward the domestic divisions
D)such a structure depresses the firm's ability to respond to market opportunities

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In an international division structure, more resources and management attention tend to get channeled toward the international division, leading to a potential conflict with domestic divisions that may feel neglected or overshadowed. This can cause intra-organizational conflict. A, B, and D are not accurate statements about the potential causes of conflict in an international division structure.

A Firm That Uses an International Division Structure Sometimes Experiences