Costa Coffee which is a famous coffee chain restructured its global operation. As a result, managers in each country possess greater autonomy in decision-making. Separate R&D facilities are initiated for each country so that products can be developed according to local taste. The company also initiated separate marketing and operation functions in each market it is operating. What will be the outcome of this restructuring?

a.

It will increase local responsiveness

b.

It will increase global integration

c.

It will decrease local responsiveness

d.

It will increase global efficiency

In country A, 4 telecommunications companies are operating. However, the government wants to ensure fair competition, therefore, the government has approved the proposal of 3 new International telecom companies. As a result, the number of telecom companies will increase to 7. What will be the effects of this situation?

a.

It will increase the bargaining power of Telecom sector companies

b.

It will increase the bargaining power of Telecom sector customers

c.

It will decrease the competition in the Telecom sector

d.

It will decrease the bargaining power of Telecom sector customers