There are a number of advantages to executing a global strategy, but there are also drawbacks that can make the strategy difficult to execute. A primary drawback of a global strategy is that it:
A. allows firms to address local needs as precisely as locally based rivals can.
B. permits firms to be more responsive to changes in local market conditions, either in the form of new opportunities or competitive threats.
C. provides for lower transportation costs and also may involve higher tariffs.
D. involves higher coordination costs due to more complex tasks of managing a globally integrated enterprise.
E. All of these.
Answer: involves higher coordination costs due to more complex tasks of managing a globally integrated enterprise.