Which of the Following Is True of the Barriers to International

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the barriers to international communication?

• A)Noise tends to increase the probability of effective communication.
• B)Source effects can be beneficial for an international business when potential consumers in a target country have a bias against foreign firms.
• C)Many international businesses try to promote positive source effects by deemphasizing their foreign origins.
• D)Fewer firms vie for the attention of prospective customers in developing countries,thus the noise level is lower.
• E)Research suggests that a consumer may use country of origin as a cue when evaluating a product,particularly if he or she has detailed knowledge of the product.

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