Which of the Following Is the Primary Disadvantage of Licensing

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary disadvantage of licensing as a foreign market entry strategy?

• A) A firm in effect "teaches" a foreign company how to produce its proprietary products.
• B) High transportation costs
• C) It is usually a one-time activity.
• D) A firm loses partial control of its business operations.
• E) Quality control

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Definitions:

Positive Symptoms

Manifestations in conditions such as schizophrenia, including hallucinations or delusions, which represent an excess or distortion of normal functions.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, affecting one's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.

Seasonal Affective Disorder

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Bipolar Disorder

A mental disorder marked by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).