A "think global, act global" approach to strategy$-$making is preferable to a "think local, act local" approach when

A it is expensive to try to utilize the same capabilities, distribution channels, and marketing approaches worldwide.

B a big majority of the company's rivals are pursuing localized or multicountry strategies.

C$.$ there is little benefit to tight strategy coordination across countries.

D plants need to be scattered across many countries to avoid high shipping costs.

$($E$)$ country$-$to$-$country differences are small enough to be accommodated within the framework of a mostly uniform global strategy.