Third, the corporate organizational characteristics were good for option one. Acer's operating strategy introduced "fast food" and "client server" programs. With the right products, Acer in Canada could enjoy the economy-of-scale production and tailor the needs of the customers. Fourth, as noted in the case, in the era of liberalized trade, some multinational enterprises were consolidating operations with the result that the Canadian market was increasingly being served from the United States. Also, in today's PC industry, more and more leading companies are concentrating on marketing because speed and cost are the primary factors that will determine the success or failure of these companies in the future.…
