RedLeaf Goods and Co

question 8

Multiple Choice

RedLeaf Goods and Co. has been producing and supplying its designer footwear in its home country for almost a decade. It has not expanded internationally because of various reasons. However, when Linda Goodmen joins the company as its chief operating officer, she calls the members of the management for a meeting and suggests that the company should enter foreign markets. The management votes for export as an entry mode; however, Linda is not thoroughly convinced by the idea as she sees a disadvantage in using export as an entry mode among the other options. Which of the following is most likely the disadvantage that Linda foresees in this scenario?

• A) The company will need to make a massive infrastructure investment.
• B) The company will not be able to function with flexibility when sales go up or down.
• C) The company will not be able to quickly move down the learning curve.
• D) The company will have to pay for import tariffs.

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Definitions:

Acquisition of Shares

The process of obtaining ownership in a company by purchasing its shares, effectively transferring equity interest from one party to another.

Acquisition of Net Assets

The process of obtaining ownership of another company's assets after subtracting its liabilities, often through purchase or merger.

Push-Down Accounting

A method of accounting used in the financial statements of a subsidiary when its parent company allocates a portion of the purchase price to the subsidiary’s assets and liabilities.

ASPE

Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises; a set of accounting principles in Canada designed for private companies, focusing on simplicity and cost-effectiveness in financial reporting.