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Should Top Management Relocate Across National Borders?

December 21, 2011 | Marc G. Baaij, Tom J.M. Mom, Frans A.J. Van Den Bosch, Henk W. Volberda | Strategy

International relocations of entire corporate headquarters are a rare phenomenon. But the relocation of elements of headquarters — such as the offices of top management team members, core functions like finance, R&;D or shared services — is happening more and more, triggered by the increasing internationalization of markets and industries. But when is it smart for multinational companies to relocate top management to other countries? This article explores that question.

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