A multinational structural arrangement that combines elements of function,product,and geographic designs while relying on a network arrangement to link worldwide subsidiaries is referred to as a _____.
A) transnational network structure
B) cross-cultural matrix structure
C) transnational divisional structure
D) cross-cultural network structure

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Besides matrix structures, another alternative international organizational design to recently emerge is the transnational network structure. This is designed to help multinational companies (MNCs) take advantage of global economies of scale while also being responsive to local customer demands. The design combines elements of classic functional, product, and geographic structures while relying on a network arrangement to link the various worldwide subsidiaries.

A Multinational Structural Arrangement That Combines Elements of Function,product,and Geographic