Which of the Following Is an Offensive Goal of Multinational

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an offensive goal of multinational firms that invest in other countries?

• A) To take advantage of economies of scale
• B) To compete with foreign companies on their own turf instead of in the United States
• C) To take advantage of significant differences in operating costs between countries
• D) To preempt competitors' global moves

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