Some of the Risks That a Canadian Based MNC Can

question 15

Multiple Choice

Some of the risks that a Canadian based MNC can encounter in its foreign investments are:
(i) - an increase in the cost of borrowing due to a rise in interest rates
(ii) - increase in inflation rates
(iii) - dumping
(iv) - unfair competition by local companies
(v) - inconvertibility of foreign currencies
(vi) - expropriation
(vii) - destruction of properties due to war,revolution,and other violent political events in foreign countries
(viii) - loss of business income due to political violence
In Canada,the Export Development Canada (EDC) offers insurance against which of the above:

• A)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)
• B)(v), (vi), (vii), and (viii)
• C)a and b
• D)none of these

Recognize the appropriate use of apologies in negative-news messages.

Distinguish between direct and indirect strategies for refusing requests or claims.

Understand how to maintain future relations or business after delivering bad news.

Apply positive wording in the construction of messages.

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Definitions:

Creative Practice

Involves engaging in activities or processes that aim to produce original and innovative ideas, solutions, or works.

Commercial Usefulness

The extent to which a product or service can be sold or used in a commercial context to satisfy a need or want.

Dimensions

Aspects or features that can be measured or used to define the characteristics of something.

Preferred Solution

The most favored or desirable resolution to a problem or issue among several alternatives.