A Variety of Environmental Factors Have Combined to Push Retailers

question 17

Multiple Choice

A variety of environmental factors have combined to push retailers out of their home markets in search of opportunities around the globe.All of the following reasons are responsible for such a move except:

• A)saturation of the home-country market.
• B)a recession in the home-country.
• C)strict regulation on store development.
• D)high operating costs.
• E)high population growth.

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Definitions:

Convert Receivables

The process of transforming accounts receivable (money owed to a company by its customers) into cash.

Before Due

Refers to actions or events occurring prior to a specified deadline or due date.

Cash Options

Financial derivatives that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell a stock at a specified price before a certain date.

Note Receivable

A written promise that entitles the holder to receive payments from a debtor according to agreed terms.