Typical ways in which firms organize their international activities are:

1) domestic structure plus export department;

2) domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary;

3) International division;

4) global functional (i.e., geographic) structure;

5) global product structure; and

6) matrix structure.

Initial Post Instructions

Select one of the structures noted in the text and explain how well it meets the twin needs of global integration and local responsiveness compared with the other types of organization. Which industry or business is such a structure best suited for? If others have already chosen some, try to choose one that has not been discussed yet.

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