For each of the entities in Question 7 (a)–(d), can you represent a possible global distribution of their value chain, as illustrated in Figure 2.8? Why have Philips and Matsushita changed their...

For each of the entities in Question 7 (a)–(d), can you represent a possible global distribution of their value chain, as illustrated in Figure 2.8? Why have Philips and Matsushita changed their organisational design over time? What are the benefits of having a geographical organisation? What are the typical difficulties in implementing a matrix organisation? What are the characteristics of the transnational model?