Porter's PaleAle Is Considering Small-Scale Entry into the European Market

question 8

Multiple Choice

Porter's PaleAle is considering small-scale entry into the European market. What would be a disadvantage of small-scale entry for this firm?

• A) possibility of escalating commitment leading to major financial losses
• B) limited availability of resources for use in other markets
• C) lack of flexibility associated with strategic commitments
• D) increase in economic exposure due to minimal time spent in evaluating a foreign market
• E) difficulty of building market share and capturing first-mover advantages

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