Which of the Following Is an Example of U

question 176

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of U.S.foreign portfolio investment?

• A)Albert,a German citizen,buys stock in a U.S.computer company.
• B)Larry,a citizen of Ireland,opens a fish and chips restaurant in the United States.
• C)Nancy,a U.S.citizen,buys bonds issued by a Japanese bank.
• D)Dustin,a U.S.citizen,opens a country-western tavern in New Zealand.

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Definitions:

Keiretsu

A network of interconnected Japanese companies, often family-owned, that form a close-knit alliance to work together and support each other's business.

Competitive Bidding

A procurement process where suppliers submit price bids to win a contract to provide goods or services.

Outsourcing

The business practice of hiring parties outside a company to perform services or create goods traditionally performed in-house.

Supply-Chain Strategy

The planning and execution of all logistics and operations management processes to efficiently align production, distribution, and inventory.