Derrido Is an American Firm That Has Produced Several Successful

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Derrido is an American firm that has produced several successful animated TV series in the United States. It is considering contracting with one or more international companies as a way to market its products overseas.
Derrido's chief financial officer thinks that the company should enter into a contractual agreement because it will give Derrido an immediate and steady stream of revenue. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen this argument?
Contractual relationships with foreign companies usually involve many rounds of negotiations.
Contractual relationships are less expensive to enter into than direct investment.
Compared to direct investment, contractual relationships make business less subject to unpredictable changes.
Compared to other forms of entry into international markets, contractual relationships tend to be risky.
Foreign companies in contractual relationships may behave unpredictably at future points in time.

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