Question

a weakness of the __ strategy is that many of the firms that pursue this strategy have developed into decentralized federations in which each national subsidiary functions in a largely autonomous manner.

a. global
b. multinational
c. transnational
d. international
e. localization

Explanation:

Multinational - strategy firms often have decentralized federations with autonomous national subsidiaries. Global strategy emphasizes standardization across countries. Transnational aims for global integration and local responsiveness simultaneously. International strategy is more about exporting and limited local adaptation. Localization focuses on adapting to local markets.

Answer:

B. multinational