Cross-Border Acquisitions Are Primarily Made To

question 55

Multiple Choice

Cross-border acquisitions are primarily made to:

• A) reshape the firm's competitive scope.
• B) reduce the cost of new product development.
• C) take advantage of higher education levels of labor in developed countries.
• D) overcome barriers to entry in another country.

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