Exam 11: Foreign Direct Investment and Collaborative Ventures

All of the following are most likely potential benefits of mergers except ________.

ABC Appliance The ABC Appliance Corporation is a Florida-based manufacturer of refrigerators, dishwashers, and other large household appliances. ABC takes advantage of NAFTA, and as a result, the firm has loyal customers across North America. ABC managers would like to expand into the Asian market, but are unsure of the best way to do so. ABC managers are meeting to discuss various possibilities for entering the Asian market. -Which of the following should most likely be considered in making the decision to expand ABC operations into the Asian market?

All of the following are characteristics of foreign direct investment except ________.

Which of the following best explains why some service industry firms most likely enter foreign markets through FDI?

Which of the following nations is becoming one of the top destinations for FDI?

One of the key advantages to an equity joint venture is that minority ownership provides some equality when it comes to control over operations.

Successful international retailers most likely have which of the following?

In a short essay, describe the four primary barriers faced by retailers attempting to duplicate domestic success in international markets. Illustrate your answer with mistakes made by U.S. retailers in foreign markets.

All of the following are governmental factors that firms must consider when selecting an FDI location except ________.

In a short essay, choose one MNE and describe some of its socially responsible activities.

ABC Appliance The ABC Appliance Corporation is a Florida-based manufacturer of refrigerators, dishwashers, and other large household appliances. ABC takes advantage of NAFTA, and as a result, the firm has loyal customers across North America. ABC managers would like to expand into the Asian market, but are unsure of the best way to do so. ABC managers are meeting to discuss various possibilities for entering the Asian market. -Which of the following most likely supports a decision to enter the Asian market through a project-based non-equity collaborative venture with an Asian appliance manufacturer to create an environmentally friendly dishwasher?

Successful collaborative ventures may involve conflict and tension between partners rather than unity and complacency.

Mergers are more common between which of the following?

Which of the following is an asset-seeking motive to achieve better access to markets?

Which of the following MNEs operates in the greatest number of host countries?

In a short essay, explain why it is crucial for service sector companies to use FDI. Use retailing as an example and describe the steps typically taken by retailers who have successfully expanded into international markets. Provide examples when needed for illustration.

Which of the following is a key reason that a focal firm would most likely enter a collaborative venture with a foreign firm?

A firm that pursues a collaborative venture to take advantage of government incentives is demonstrating which type of motive?

IKEA met with initial success in Japan by its willingness to suit local preferences and sell higher-quality furnishings than it did in its other markets.

Which of the following most likely explains why manufacturing firms often establish facilities in Mexico, China, and Eastern Europe?