In the Comparison of the Acquisition Strategies of Chinese Versus

question 137

True/False

In the comparison of the acquisition strategies of Chinese versus Indian firms (Chapter 7 Strategic Focus) in the agricultural sector, the Indian firms were more aggressive and likely to take greater risks. In comparison, Chinese firms were more cautious and had very strict payback rules for their acquisitions.

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