Sigma Inc.is designed on the basis of the company's business activities such as production, finance, and marketing.Foreign operations at Sigma are integrated into the activities and responsibilities of each division to achieve economies of scale and operative specialization.In other words, Sigma has a(n)________.
A)domestic structure with foreign subsidiary
B)domestic structure with export department
C)global functional structure
D)international division structure

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Sigma's operations are integrated globally across all divisions, suggesting a global functional structure. This is further reinforced by the emphasis on achieving economies of scale and operational specialization. Options A and D suggest a more traditional approach to internationalization, with foreign subsidiaries and an international division respectively, while option B suggests a company that primarily focuses on exporting instead of global integration.

Sigma IncIs Designed on the Basis of the Company's Business Activities