In the context of the four international strategies as proposed by Bartlett and Goshal, if an expatriate manager is expected to acquire, leverage, and transfer specialized knowledge with much independence, he is most likely working with a firm that uses a _____.

A) regional strategy
B) global strategy
C) multidomestic strategy
D) transnational strategy

Specialized Knowledge

Expertise or skills in a specific field or area, usually acquired through extensive training or experience.

Independence

The state or condition of having the freedom to act and make decisions without external control or influence.

Transnational Strategy

A strategy used by multinational companies to operate and adapt their products or services across different countries while maintaining some level of central control.