A Factory in Europe Has Excess Manufacturing Capability and Formally

question 65

Multiple Choice

A factory in Europe has excess manufacturing capability and formally agrees to begin producing and distributing products for a U.S.-based company eager to build a presence in Europe. This is an example of

• A)boundaryless organization structure.
• B)strategic alliance.
• C)business-to-customer (B2C)commerce.
• D)business-to-business (B2B)commerce.
• E)business-to-business (B2B)marketplace

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Definitions:

Low Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural perspective that tolerates ambiguity and uncertainty, and is more accepting of unstructured situations.

Uncertainty Avoidance

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which people in a society attempt to cope with anxiety by minimizing uncertainty.

The United Kingdom

A sovereign country located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe, comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Gender Egalitarianism

The belief in and practice of equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities for individuals of all genders.