What Is True of Firms in the First Two Stages

question 33

Multiple Choice

What is true of firms in the first two stages of international marketing involvement-no direct foreign marketing and infrequent foreign marketing?

• A) They do not begin internationalization at these stages.
• B) They take a strategic approach to decision making regarding international expansion.
• C) They are more reactive in nature and embark on internationalization without planning.
• D) They intend to maintain a continuous market representation in foreign markets.
• E) They are a result of dedicated production capacity maintained for foreign markets.

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Definitions:

Hostility

An emotion or behavior characterized by anger, unfriendliness, or opposition towards others.

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious tactics employed to shield oneself from the distress caused by undesirable thoughts or emotions.

Projection

A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Dishonest

Pertains to the act of being untruthful or misleading in one's interactions or statements.