A recent study of over 800 foreign subsidiaries of multinational firms indicated that language differences between headquarters and subsidiaries
A)are not as significant as they used to be.
B)pose very few challenges.
C)are much greater than expected.
D)pose substantial challenges.
E)are much smaller than expected.

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Language differences pose substantial challenges as they can lead to misunderstandings, miscommunications, and inefficiencies in operations between headquarters and subsidiaries.

A Recent Study of Over 800 Foreign Subsidiaries of Multinational