Overseas Expansion (Scenario) Whittaker Semiconductors Has Recently Decided to Expand Its Operations Overseas

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Overseas Expansion (Scenario)
Whittaker Semiconductors has recently decided to expand its operations overseas. Amanda Quan, Vice President of International Business, assigned a team of investigators to analyze the risks faced by the company in making this move. Of particular interest were the risks that might affect the success of a new production plant to be located in one of three potential countries.
-LeShaun Golding researched the risks linked to establishing the plant in Country B. He cited government intervention, lack of local managerial talent, and unethical business practices as the most prominent risks for this location. LeShaun noted all of the following types of risks EXCEPT ________.

• A) currency risk
• B) political risk
• C) country risk
• D) cross-cultural risk

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