If a Firm's Core Competency Is Based on Control Over

question 49

Multiple Choice

If a firm's core competency is based on control over proprietary technological know-how, ________ and ________ arrangements should be avoided if possible to minimize the risk of losing control over that technology.

• A) licensing; joint venture
• B) wholly owned subsidiary; exporting
• C) turnkey contracts; exporting
• D) exporting; joint venture

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