Which of the Following Is NOT a Component of the Five-Stage

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a component of the five-stage overseas market selection process?

• A) market responsiveness
• B) characteristics of the market
• C) domestic regulations and management preferences
• D) competitive environment
• E) initial entry assessment

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Definitions:

Consumers

Individuals or entities that purchase goods or services for personal use and not for manufacturing or resale.

Ed/Es

This represents the ratio of the elasticity of demand (Ed) to the elasticity of supply (Es), indicating how responsive the quantity demanded and supplied are to changes in price.

Sales Tax

A tax imposed by governments on the sale of goods and services, collected by the retailer at the point of sale.

Ad Valorem Tax

A tax based on the assessed value of an item, such as property or goods, typically expressed as a percentage.