Which of the Following Pairs of Alternatives Closely Resemble Each

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pairs of alternatives closely resemble each other in the amount of ownership, control and risk obtained in operating international businesses?

• A) Direct investment/franchising
• B) Wholly owned foreign affiliate/countertrade
• C) Exporting/licensing
• D) Franchising/licensing
• E) All of these

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Definitions:

Dichotomous Thinking

Dichotomous thinking is a cognitive process that categorizes experiences, values, and objects into two extreme categories, such as all good or all bad.

Splitting

A defense mechanism often observed in borderline personality disorder, where a person views themselves or others as all good or all bad, with no middle ground.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, with individuals often experiencing intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety.

Psychoticism

Proneness to psychotic-like symptoms, such as illusions.