Would the subsidiaries still be competitive and adaptive in local markets if forced to coordinate with other subsidiaries around the world? Why?
Would Business Managers be able to change the habits of subsidiary managers toward more global behaviors? Why?
Rhodes Industries (RI) was founded by Robert Rhodes in 1950 in Ontario Canada. The company was engaged in development of pipes and glasses for industrial use in its early years. However with its rapid growth, the RI expanded its product line to include production of sealants, coating, cleaners and components of tracks. The company equally adopted a conglomerate structure with subsidiaries reporting to managers based in the company headquarter in Ontario (Draft, 2012)........