Decisions to standardize product and equipment with which to make it and to tailor it to fit each national market are most likely to be made by:
A) IC headquarters.
B) subsidiary headquarters.
C) LDC government officials.
D) none of the above.
E) two of A, B, and C.

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Standardizing product and equipment across different markets is a strategic decision that is best made at the headquarters level as it requires a holistic understanding of the company's global operations and the potential benefits and costs of standardization. Subsidiary headquarters may not have the necessary information or authority to make such decisions, while LDC government officials may not have any role in the internal operations of a private company. Therefore, only choice A is the most appropriate answer.

Decisions to Standardize Product and Equipment with Which to Make