Which of the Following Would Qualify as an Example of a Defensive

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would qualify as an example of a defensive goal?

• A) An international apparel brand's goal to conduct a wide range of research across its areas of operation in order to find customer preferences and improve overall market position.
• B) A Swiss chocolate firm's aim to go overseas in order to utilize the advantage of economies of scale.
• C) An American candy manufacturer's goal to take advantage of the benefits of differences in operating costs in other countries.
• D) An Italian pizzeria's desire to enter into a franchising agreement with a firm in the United States to increase its profit prospects.

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