Representative A is most likely from which of the following countries?
A) Romania
B) Zimbabwe
C) Egypt
D) Australia
Question 2What is the Industry Organization (IO) paradigm? Discuss the underlying assumptions of this model.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 3There are two ways companies can invest in a foreign country. They can either acquire an interest in an existing operation or construct new facilities. In a short essay, describe the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 4In the Emerging Market Potential Indicators index, which of the following is an indicator of market size?
A) real GDP growth rate
B) telephones per 100 habitants
C) population per retail outlet
D) middle class population
Question 5Micro-multinationals are firms that globalize immediately and enter countries with numerous customers, productive workers, and attractive industries.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Firms often internationalize within an economic bloc for all of the following reasons except ________.
A) gain international experience
B) generate new sales and profits
C) reduce exposure to competition
D) increase source of supplies
Question 7According to the appropriability theory and the internalization theory, why would companies want to control their foreign operations?
What will be an ideal response?