Principles of Management
OER 2019 Edition
ISBN: 9780998625768
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 6.7, Problem 2DQ
Why is McDonald’s facing challenges in India? What disadvantages of strategic alliances do these challenges reflect?
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