The term "whole verses part" refers to:
A) The idea that a global performance is too complex to be captured by a single performance management system
B) The idea that less than excellent performance outcomes in a given local unit may be acceptable if that unit's presence in a location contributes to the greater strategic good
C) The idea that you can best capture performance management by adding up the sum of all the individual performance outcomes in the various units or parts of the MNE.
D) The idea that corporate headquarters' executive can accurately assess the parts (local units)of performance far more accurately than the whole or overall firm performance

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The "whole versus part" concept suggests that individual units within an organization might not perform optimally, but their contribution to the organization's overall strategic objectives can still be valuable. This acknowledges the complexity of balancing local performance with the broader goals of the multinational enterprise (MNE).

The Term "Whole Verses Part" Refers To