Which of the Following Situations Is an Example of Country

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following situations is an example of country risk?

• A) Fiesta Corp. is an automobile manufacturer based in the U.S. The company's negotiation attempts with China to open a manufacturing factory in Beijing failed owing to cultural differences.
• B) Frostees Inc. is a food and beverages company based in the U.S. Its attempt to set up an outlet in Thailand failed primarily owing to a misinterpretation of the memorandum of understanding by a potential business partner in Thailand.
• C) Alpha Corp., a rice manufacturer based in Pakistan, suffered losses when the U.S. Department of Commerce decided to impose tariffs on the import of paddy rice to avoid competition for the domestic industry.
• D) Tamiaz LLC is a U.S.-based manufacturer of clothing with outlets in China, Vietnam, and India. The company incurred a loss due to delayed payments from India owing to fluctuations in the currency exchange rates.

---

Definitions:

Imminent Death

A state indicating that a person is expected to die very soon, often within hours or days, usually due to terminal illness or critical condition.

Grieving

The emotional process of coping with a loss or significant change.

Grief Support Groups

Gatherings of individuals who provide mutual support and share experiences of loss, aimed at helping members cope with grief.

Signs of Imminent Death

Observable medical indications that suggest a person is near death, including changes in breathing, circulation, and consciousness.