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Problem

Why would Hewlett-Packard assign product-line responsibility to a subsidiary located outside the United States?

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When the company’s product line widens many countries provide the home base for certain product lines. The country that has the best advantage on location is given the responsibility is taking the particular product line forward.

The country that has the most favourable conditions, specialize in the products and the provide products to satisfy the customers. The company H has shifted many of its product line to another country which has better conditions in taking the product line forward.