Japan's Sony Corporation Is a Prime Example of a Multinational

question 46

Multiple Choice

Japan's Sony Corporation is a prime example of a multinational enterprise. With this in mind, which of the following would most accurately characterize Sony's operations?

• A) It would be a wholly owned foreign subsidiary and would not be allowed to export products to the home country.
• B) It would have operations or subsidiaries in many different countries.
• C) It would place most of its emphasis on profits generated in foreign countries.
• D) Its foreign subsidiaries would not offer any tax, tariff, and other operating advantages.
• E) It would not concern itself with differences in markets around the world.

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Definitions:

Production Function

A production function describes the relationship between inputs used in production and the output generated from those inputs.

Marginal Product

The additional output gained by adding one more unit of a specific input, keeping all other inputs constant.

Profitability

A measure of the ability of a company or a business sector to generate earnings compared to its expenses and other relevant costs incurred during a specific period of time.

Employment

The state of having paid work, being engaged in an occupation or job.