Derrido Is an American Firm That Has Produced Several Successful

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Multiple Choice

Derrido is an American firm that has produced several successful animated TV series in the United States. It is considering contracting with one or more international companies as a way to market its products overseas. Derrido's chief financial officer thinks that the company should enter into a contractual agreement because it will give Derrido an immediate and steady stream of revenue. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen this argument?

• A) Contractual relationships with foreign companies usually involve many rounds of negotiations.
• B) Contractual relationships are less expensive to enter into than direct investment.
• C) Compared to direct investment, contractual relationships make business less subject to unpredictable changes.
• D) Compared to other forms of entry into international markets, contractual relationships tend to be risky.
• E) Foreign companies in contractual relationships may behave unpredictably at future points in time.

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