Characteristics of MNCs

 

Characteristics of MNCs

 

1. Each geographical region has a senior operating executive in charge, reporting to the Managing Director who is responsible for overall co-ordination.

2. Senior staff set and control policy in their respective functional areas.

3. Each region operates as a profit centre within the MNC and the home office is an international profit centre.

4. Finished products and components are often transferred between regions on an inter-company basis.

5. The home office furnishes the other regional companies with technology, information and communication systems.

6. There is co-ordination so that duplication of functions does not occur.

 

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