When Firms Expand into Global Markets,they Are Faced with the Choice

question 2

Multiple Choice

When firms expand into global markets,they are faced with the choice of reducing costs and/or adapting to the local market.When high pressures exist to lower costs,companies should choose a __________ or __________ in order to compete in the global marketplace.

• A) global strategy; transnational strategy
• B) global strategy: multidomestic strategy
• C) international strategy; multidomestic strategy
• D) international strategy; transnational strategy

Identify key amendments and policies related to U.S. foreign policy and imperialism, including the Platt Amendment and the Open Door policy.

Recognize the importance of women's movements, such as the WCTU and the National American Woman Suffrage Association, in progressing toward women's suffrage and broader social reforms.

Analyze the motivations and consequences of U.S. expansionism and imperialism, including control over territories like Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Evaluate the influence of military and naval strategies, as advocated by figures like Alfred T. Mahan, on U.S. international relations and expansion.

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Definitions:

Control Attention

The ability to maintain focus on relevant stimuli and manage one's attention in the face of distractions.

Immersion Approach

A teaching method primarily used in language education where students are placed in an environment where they must use the new language to learn it.

Dual Language Learning

The process by which individuals learn two languages simultaneously, often from an early age.

Bilingualism

The ability of an individual to use two languages effectively, often developed through exposure and practice from a young age.