Describe How Pressures for Cost Reductions Affect the Choice of Entry

question 84

Essay

Describe how pressures for cost reductions affect the choice of entry mode.

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Definitions:

Imitation

The act of copying or mimicking the strategies, products, or processes of individuals or enterprises, often seen as a way to gain a competitive advantage or innovate.

Fast-Second Strategy

A business approach where companies wait to see which innovations prove viable and then quickly follow with improvements and cost reductions.

Collusion

A situation in which firms act together and in agreement (collude) to fix prices, divide a market, or otherwise restrict competition.

Process Innovation

The implementation of a new or significantly improved production or delivery method, enhancing efficiency or quality in operations.