My Medical is a large firm with decentralized divisions in Malaysia, Thailand, and China. The researcher in China develop treatment methods. Treatment clinics are organized in Malaysia. The Thailand division gathers finance and markets the treatment methods. The activities of the different divisions are coordinated by the central office of the firm to meet companywide objectives.

a. Suggest the type of multinational innovation strategy is being employed by My Medical. Briefly, justify your answer.

b. Develop a simple report to advise My Medical on why this strategy suit their Research and Development (R&D) activities. (essay)