Global Business Today 8th Edition by Charles Hill

Exercise 24

Read the Management Focus on Cemex and then answer the following questions:
a. Which theoretical explanation, or explanations, of FDI best explains Cemex's FDI?
b. What is the value that Cemex brings to a host economy? Can you see any potential drawbacks of inward investment by Cemex in an economy?
c. Cemex has a strong preference for acquisitions over greenfield ventures as an entry mode. Why?