Company X Plans to Enter a Foreign Market by Purchasing

question 31

Multiple Choice

Company X plans to enter a foreign market by purchasing land and building a new facility.What should Company X most likely do to improve its chances of success?

• A) develop a knowledgeable local network of business associates
• B) send home-country representatives to manage construction
• C) acquire a small, local firm in the logistics industry
• D) engage in e-commerce to identify local demands
• E) leverage economies of scale in the local market

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