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Describe and discuss examples of MNC structure types

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In this module, you learned about the following MNC organizational structures:

Domestic structure plus export department

Domestic structure plus foreign subsidiary

Global structure

Global functional structure

Global product structure

Research the Internet to cite an example of each structure. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each structure.

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Domestic Structure plus export department - Many companies operate domestically however they want to export their goods abroad but do not have the means to do so. An EMC-export management company- acts as the export department for one or several business who produce goods. They utilize their organizational structure and connections to provide a means for the domestic entity to sell abroad.

Advantages: Accelerated export sales since the EMC has established networks already in place.
Fewer expenses as the labor expenses will only be realized when an order has been placed.
Time - the EMC focuses on the export sales ...

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