Foreign Direct Investment May Be an Attempt by Foreign Companies

question 45

True/False

Foreign direct investment may be an attempt by foreign companies to establish competitive advantage over potential competitors in other markets, due to possession of advantages not available to local firms. Such advantages possessed by foreign companies over their local competitors include knowledge about local market conditions and cost efficiencies from operating at a distance.

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Definitions:

Comparative Balance Sheet

Financial statements that present the balances of assets, liabilities, and equity at different points in time for comparison purposes.

Indirect Method

An approach to report cash flows from operating activities on the cash flow statement, adjusting net income for changes in non-cash accounts.

Operating Activities

Activities that constitute the primary or main operations of a company, including sales, service, and administrative functions, as reflected in the cash flow statement.

Cash Flow Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to cover its obligations with cash from operating activities, indicating its liquidity position.