International Strategic Objectives What are the goals of the orientation? Role of Subsidiaries Why do you create a production source in the foreign location? Vertical Differentiation / Decision-Making Processes Where in the organizational hierarchy are decisions made? Horizontal Differentiation What form of organizational structure is most appropriate? Integrating Mechanisms To what extent are integrating mechanisms needed or used? Global Standardization Localization Transnational International Control Systems What type of controls are used and why? Staffing Policies What employee types are most appropriate? Advantages What are the benefits of the orientation? Disadvantages What are the costs or challenges of the orientation? Global Standardization Localization Transnational