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AfilCa [17]
3 years ago
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Microsoft is weighing setting up an R&D facility in India to develop new software applications. Should it staff the new faci

lity with Microsoft employees? Indian employees? Or should it subcontract with an Indian firm? Explain your answer and some of the potential challenges in implementing it.
Business
1 answer:
alisha [4.7K]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

<u>staff the new facility with Indian employees</u>

Explanation:

This would be a good option considering the fact that this would be a new market environment they've not operated in before. By staffing the new facility with natives of the country who understand the Indian business environment better, such as

  • the ideal management style
  • unique business communication style
  • the unique challenges to overcome.

Additionally, Microsoft Corporation would be better positioned to carry out the needed research and development activities if conducts periodic training programs using expatriates.

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