CONTEXTUAL FACTORS INFLUENCING CONTROL STRATEGY OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS.

1 March 1975

journal article
Published by Academy of Management in The Academy of Management Journal

Vol. 18 (1) , 136-143
https://doi.org/10.2307/255632

Abstract

The article discusses contextual factors influencing control strategy of multinational corporations (MNCs). The term control is defined as the mechanisms used to assure the execution of organizational goals. Examples of control mechanisms are given, including standardization of operations, concentration of authority, and the use of staff personnel. The impact of organizational and environmental variables (such as size, or technology) on the functioning of these mechanisms is considered. The major focus of attention within international studies has been on determining the appropriate global structure of multinational corporations.

Keywords

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
ORGANIZATION
BUSINESS PLANNING
QUALITY CONTROL
MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR
STRATEGIC PLANNING
FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES -- SIZE

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