Which of the Following Is a Major Disadvantage of an Ethnographic

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major disadvantage of an ethnographic orientation applied to international marketing?

• A) Management loses control over the firm
• B) Core competencies are slowly transferred to operations in other countries
• C) The firm may not fully adapt to the new culture
• D) Policies and procedures are changed dramatically in other countries
• E) Technological differences can create miscommunication

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