A Variety of Reasons That May Cause a Positive Relationship

question 20

Multiple Choice

A variety of reasons that may cause a positive relationship between entry scale and post-entry performance.Which is not a reason?

• A)large-scale entry may induce volume-driven cost advantages
• B)in industries or services where location matters, large-scale entry (e.g., with many outlets) can lead to a lock-up of the more attractive locations
• C)existing players are less likely to respond aggressively when the entrant has made substantial investments
• D)existing competitors are more likely to expand in the country of origin of the entering company
• E)large-scale entry could deter other prospective players to enter the country afterward

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