The Theory Suggesting That Rivalry Between Firms in an Oligopolistic

question 45

Multiple Choice

The theory suggesting that rivalry between firms in an oligopolistic industry will result in firms closely following and imitating each other's international investments in order to keep a competitor from gaining an advantage is known as

• A) internalization theory.
• B) internationalization theory.
• C) strategic behavior theory.
• D) competitive imitation theory.
• E) eclectic theory.

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Definitions:

Causal Relationships

The connection between two variables where one variable is found to directly influence or cause an effect on another.

Randomly Assign

The procedure of dispersing subjects into different groups in a study through a process that relies on random chance to ensure each participant has an equal opportunity to be assigned to any given group.

Experimental Field Studies

Research conducted in natural settings where variables are manipulated to observe their effects on real-life behavior.

Generalizability

The extent to which the results of a study can be applied or extended to other settings or groups.