An International Firm Is Custom-Building a Foreign Subsidiary

question 104

Multiple Choice

An international firm is custom-building a foreign subsidiary. Which of the following is a disadvantage of this market entry strategy:

• A) The firm can use existing managements, facilities and supply chain relationships
• B) Competing firms have time to adjust to the new competitor
• C) It often takes time to build up to full potential
• D) All are disadvantages

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