An Executive at Derrido Suggests That a Contractual Relationship Will

question 36

Multiple Choice

An executive at Derrido suggests that a contractual relationship will provide the company with a fair amount of control over how the foreign partner markets Derrido's product. Which of the following, if True, would strengthen this case?

• A) Contractual relationships typically include limits and stipulations on the foreign partner.
• B) Contractual relationships typically limit the responsibility of the originating firm.
• C) Contractual relationships can be complicated by international law.
• D) Foreign companies often have considerable familiarity with American culture.
• E) Foreign companies usually expect to be given latitude with how they market U.S.-made products.

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