Which of the Following Is NOT a Strategic Option for Expansion

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a strategic option for expansion into foreign markets?

• A) employing a franchising strategy using local ownership
• B) relying on strategy alliances, joint ventures, or other cooperative agreements with foreign companies
• C) pursuing a profit sanctuary strategy
• D) establishing a subsidiary via acquisition or greenfield development
• E) maintaining a national (one-country) production base and exporting goods to foreign markets

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Definitions:

Population Mean

The average value of a population's characteristics.

Non-directional

Pertaining to hypothesis testing, a hypothesis that does not predict the direction of the difference or relationship but merely asserts that a difference or relationship exists.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, asserting that there is a statistically significant relationship between variables.

Non-directional

Refers to a type of hypothesis that does not predict the direction of the difference or relationship between variables.