Discuss HRCI GPHR Exam Topic 2 Question 110

What strategy balances global efficiency and local responsiveness?

AMultinational

BTransnational

CRegional

DMultidomestic

Suggested Answer: B

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanatio n:

The Transnational strategy is designed to combine global integration (efficiency) with local responsiveness. Organizations using this model operate with a decentralized structure that empowers local units while also standardizing core functions globally to maintain synergy and competitive advantage.

GPHR Study Guide Extract -- Strategic Global Human Resources / Global Organizational Structures:

''A transnational model aims to simultaneously achieve global efficiency and local responsiveness. It incorporates elements of centralization for cost and quality consistency, while also allowing subsidiaries the flexibility to adapt to local markets.''

This approach differs from multinational (focused more on local autonomy) and global (focused on standardization over localization).

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12 comments · newest first

Denny 3 days ago

Not so sure about that, I lean towards A) Multinational.

Tricia 8 days ago

Totally agree, transnational is the way to go!

Gwen 13 days ago

I think the answer is B) Transnational.

Allene 18 days ago

B) Transnational makes sense, but it’s tricky to implement!

Reuben 23 days ago

Wait, I thought regional strategies were more effective?

Cortney 28 days ago

Not so sure about that, I lean towards A) Multinational.

Dominque 1 month ago

Totally agree, transnational is the way to go!

Catarina 1 month ago

I think the answer is B) Transnational.

Karma 1 month ago

I’m confused between B) Transnational and D) Multidomestic. I need to remember which one emphasizes global integration more.

Desire 2 months ago

I feel like A) Multinational could also fit, but it seems more focused on local markets rather than balancing both.

Stephaine 2 months ago

I remember practicing a question like this, and I think it was about how companies adapt to local markets while still being efficient globally.

Jerry 2 months ago

I think the answer might be B) Transnational, but I'm not entirely sure how it balances efficiency and responsiveness.

HRCI GPHR Exam - Topic 2 Question 110 Discussion