All of the Following Are Potential Advantages to Initiating, Continuing

question 10

Multiple Choice

All of the following are potential advantages to initiating, continuing, and/or expanding international operations EXCEPT

• A) firms can gain new customers for their products.
• B) foreign operations can absorb excess capacity, reduce unit costs, and spread economic risks over a wider number of markets.
• C) foreign operations can allow firms to establish low-cost production facilities in locations close to raw materials and/or cheap labor.
• D) foreign operations could be seized by nationalistic factions.
• E) foreign operations may result in reduced tariffs, lower taxes, and favorable political treatment.

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Definitions:

Proton Gradient

A gradient formed by the difference in proton concentrations across a membrane, often used to generate ATP in cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

Mitochondrial Membrane

The membrane that encloses the mitochondrion, consisting of an outer membrane and an inner membrane with folds known as cristae, where energy production occurs.

Citric Acid Cycle

A key component of cellular respiration, this cycle processes acetyl-CoA to produce energy, NADH, FADH2, and carbon dioxide.

Mitochondrial Matrix

The innermost compartment of the mitochondrion, enclosed by the inner membrane, containing enzymes, DNA, and ribosomes.