Multiple Choice
By separating their corporate headquarters into a corporate management unit and a shared services organization,large corporations anticipate the following benefits:
A) Better exploitation of synergy among the business units
B) Economies of scale and greater responsiveness to user needs in supplying services to the business units
C) Ensure standardization in the support services provided to business units
D) Encourage the identification and transfer of best practices.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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