98. Which of the following is a disadvantage of joint ventures as a mode of entry into foreign
markets?
99. Which of the following is a disadvantage of joint ventures as a mode of entry into foreign
markets?
100. Which of the following is an advantage of joint ventures as a mode of entry into foreign
markets?
101. Which of the following is a way in which a wholly owned subsidiary may be established in
a foreign market?
102. Establishing a _____ gives international firms a 100 percent share in the profits generated
in a foreign market.
103. Which of the following entry modes into a foreign market best serves a high–tech firm?
104. Which of the following is an advantage of wholly owned subsidiaries as a mode of entry
into foreign markets?
105. Which of the following is generally the most costly form of serving a foreign market from
a capital investment standpoint?
106. Which of the following is a disadvantage of wholly owned subsidiaries as a mode of entry
into foreign markets?
107. Which of the following modes of entry into foreign markets has the distinct advantages of
protection of technology, the ability to engage in global strategic coordination, and the ability to
realize location and experience curve economies?
108. Which of the following is true of international firms considering foreign expansion?
109. Which of the following modes of entry into foreign markets has the ability to realize
location and experience curve economies?
110. Which of the following modes of entry into foreign markets can result in a lack of control
over quality?
111. Which of the following modes of entry into foreign markets have the advantage of being
characterized by low development costs and risks?
112. Axiom International wants to expand its operations to a country that is politically,
culturally, and economically different from its home country. The firm needs to select a mode of
entry which would give it access to local knowledge, allow sharing of development costs and
risks, and also be politically acceptable. Which of the following modes of entry into foreign
markets is most suitable for Axiom International?
113. Jupiter Systems is a high-tech firm looking to set up operations in a foreign country to
profit from its technological know-how which is its core competency. 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?
114. Which of the following modes of entry is suitable for service firms where the risk of losing
control over the management skills or technological know–how is not much of a concern, and
where the firms’ valuable asset is their brand name?
115. Which of the following is a disadvantage of wholly owned subsidiaries as a mode of entry
into foreign markets?
116. A firm that expects rapid imitation of its core technology by competitors should:
117. Why do firms pursuing global standardization or transnational strategies tend to prefer
establishing wholly owned subsidiaries?