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33.
Which of the following statements best explains why Walmart is finding it difficult to
replicate its existing business model in India?
34.
Plethora Inc., a well-established and reputed multinational enterprise (MNE), is
headquartered in a highly developed economy. It wants to start its operations in United
Bejukistan, which has been recognized as one of the less-developed nations in the world.
How will this strategic move most likely affect Plethora Inc.?
35.
Which of the following modes of entering a foreign market allows for the lowest level of
control?
36.
Which of the following is the most likely advantage of using foreign acquisitions or
greenfield plants as a foreign entry mode?
37.
Octa Autos Inc. wants to globally expand its market. It intends to ensure that its mode of
foreign entry allows it to have strong control over its operations and protect its intellectual
property, though it may mean investing a significant amount of capital and other
resources. In this scenario, which of the following foreign entry modes would best suit
Octa Autos Inc.?
38.
Which of the following foreign entry modes primarily involves producing goods in one
country to sell in another?
39.
Lucar Steels Inc. has decided to enter into a foreign market by setting up its own
production facilities and distribution channels from scratch. This will allow it to have
strong control over all of its business activities. What is the foreign entry mode most likely
opted by Lucar Steels Inc.?
40.
Which of the following types of organizations comparatively requires the lowest levels of
investment and control?
41.
Which of the following is not included within the types of strategic alliances?
42.
Toyota is selling its hybrid Prius vehicle, built on global platforms, successfully in 80
countries. This information best supports the assumptions made under the
43.
For a multinational enterprise (MNE), applying the globalization hypothesis would mean
44.
Which of the following statements best describes local responsiveness?
45.
When a firm pursues a(n) _____, it sells the same products or services in both domestic
and foreign markets.
46.
Which of the following is one of the features of an international strategy?
47.
Opula Inc., a luxury car company, sells the same cars and offers the same superior
services in both its home country and foreign markets. The market it operates in faces low
pressures for both local responsiveness and cost reductions. Which of the following
strategies within the integration-responsiveness framework does Opula Inc. most likely
pursue?
48.
Which of the following statements is true of an international strategy?
49.
Which of the following is a drawback faced by multinational enterprises (MNEs) pursuing
an international strategy?
50.
Multinational enterprises (MNEs) like Harley-Davidson, Rolex, and Starbucks are said to
be following an international strategy because
51.
In which of the following situations is pursuing an international strategy advisable?
52.
A multinational enterprise (MNE) is said to be pursuing a multidomestic strategy when it
53.
A(n) _____ arises out of the combination of high pressure for local responsiveness and low
pressure for cost reductions.
54.
Which of the following statements is true of a multidomestic strategy?
55.
Evara Cosmetics Inc. is a company that operates in 20 countries around the globe. The
company clearly understands that the skin and hair type of customers varies from one
country to another. Consequently, its products are customized to suit local needs and
preferences of customers, even though the costs incurred while producing these products
are exceptionally high. This strategy helps the company behave as a local firm in a foreign
market. In this scenario, which of the following strategies does Evara Cosmetics Inc. most
likely implement?
56.
For which of the following types of industries is a multidomestic strategy most common?
57.
Fragra Inc., a company that manufactures and sells premium perfumes, is pursuing an
international strategy. SaveMart Inc., a supermarket chain, follows a multidomestic
strategy. Which of the following statements is most likely true of this scenario?
58.
A firm following a multidomestic strategy
59.
Which of the following is a drawback of pursuing a multidomestic strategy?
60.
After testing its products in foreign markets by pursuing an international strategy, GR
Foods Inc. wants to expand by pursuing a multidomestic strategy. How will this most likely
affect the company?
61.
McDonald's uses mutton instead of beef in India and offers teriyaki burgers in Japan.
Which of the following strategies is the fast-food chain pursuing?
