When Nestlé Actually Owns a Subsidiary or Division in a Foreign

question 42

Multiple Choice

When Nestlé actually owns a subsidiary or division in a foreign country,such as its own ice cream manufacturing operation in China,this global market entry strategy is known as ________ and represents the greatest commitment a company can make to international sales.

• A)licensing
• B)local assembly
• C)a joint venture
• D)direct investment
• E)local manufacturing

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Definitions:

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of total manufacturing overhead costs that do not vary with the level of production or output.

Work in Process

Inventory account containing goods that are in the manufacturing process but are not yet complete.

Standard Costs

Predetermined or budgeted costs used for cost control and decision-making, serving as a benchmark for measuring performance.

Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost, reflecting changes in material prices.