Question 1

The value that an international business can create in a foreign market is determined by the

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A)  population density in the foreign market
B)  political stability of the foreign market
C)  nature of indigenous competition
D)  per capita income in the foreign market
E)  type of political system in the foreign marketF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Which types of firms do NOT risk the loss of management control? What entry modes should such firms employ? Give examples.

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Question 3

When Yum Brands (that owns KFC,Taco Bell and Pizza Hut) entered China,it had to spend heavily to establish itself in that market.Which of the following is a disadvantage of Yum Brand's large-scale entry into China?

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A)  decrease in a firm's exposure to the foreign market
B)  difficulty attracting customers and distributors for the product
C)  inability to build rapid market-share irrespective of the scale of entry
D)  limited product acceptance due to the avoidance of potential losses
E)  availability of fewer resources to support expansion in other desirable marketsF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

What are first-mover advantages? Describe three first-mover advantages for international businesses.

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Question 5

An international firm that enters into a turnkey deal has a long-term interest in the foreign country.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a drawback of licensing as a mode of entry into foreign markets?

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A)  The licensor has to bear all costs and risks associated with developing a foreign market.
B)  Licensing does not give a firm tight control over manufacturing,marketing,and strategy.
C)  Licensing does not benefit firms lacking the capital to expand operations overseas.
D)  Licensing deals fail when there are barriers to foreign investment in a particular country.
E)  A firm that enters into a licensing deal with a foreign country will have no long-term interest in that country.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Jupiter Systems is a high-tech firm looking to set up operations in a foreign country.The firm's core competency is in technological know-how.Which of the following modes of entry would be most favorable to the firm if it wants to keep a tight control over its technology?

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A)  wholly owned subsidiary
B)  joint venture
C)  franchising
D)  licensing
E)  turnkey projectF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Omega,Inc.is an early entrant for its fitness product in the country of Malnesia.As an early entrant,Omega,Inc.may find itself at a disadvantage if it

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A)  is trying to realize location and experience curve economies.
B)  incurs low development costs.
C)  faces a subsequent change in business regulations in Malnesia.
D)  has a core competence based on control over technological know-how.
E)  considers a greenfield strategy.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 9

Exporting,as a mode of entry into foreign markets,does not help a firm achieve experience curve and location economies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Acquiring firms often overpay for the assets of the acquired firms.

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A) True 
 B)False

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The value that an international business can create in a foreign market is determined by the

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Acquiring firms often overpay for the assets of the acquired firms.

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Exporting,as a mode of entry into foreign markets,does not help a firm achieve experience curve and location economies.

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Which of the following is a drawback of licensing as a mode of entry into foreign markets?

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An international firm that enters into a turnkey deal has a long-term interest in the foreign country.

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What are first-mover advantages? Describe three first-mover advantages for international businesses.

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The value that an international business can create in a foreign market is determined by the

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Acquiring firms often overpay for the assets of the acquired firms.

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Exporting,as a mode of entry into foreign markets,does not help a firm achieve experience curve and location economies.

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