To Enter Markets Where Superior Profits Are Possible, an MNC

question 36

Multiple Choice

To enter markets where superior profits are possible, an MNC should:

• A)acquire a competitor that has controlled its local market.
• B)establish a subsidiary or acquire a competitor in a new market.
• C)establish a subsidiary in a market where tougher trade restrictions will adversely affect the firm's export volume.
• D)establish subsidiaries in markets whose business cycles differ from those where existing subsidiaries are based.

---

Definitions:

Product Obsolescence

The process by which a product becomes outdated or no longer useful, often due to advances in technology or changes in consumer preferences.

External Adaptation

The process by which an organization adjusts and changes its strategies and operations in response to external environmental factors.

Internal Differentiation

The division of roles, responsibilities, and tasks within an organization or group to specialize and increase efficiency.

Cultural Symbols

Objects, signs, or emblems that represent specific ideas, values, or traditions within a culture.