the need for coordination between the subunits of a firm is
Firms use integrating mechanisms to help achieve coordination between subunits. The need for coordination (and hence integrating mechanisms) varies with firm strategy. This need is lowest in multidomestic firms, higher in international firms, higher still in global firms, and highest in transnational firms. central theme of the chapter was that different strategies require different structures and control systems. To succeed, a firm must match its structure and controls to its strategy in discriminating ways.