The Primary Disadvantage of Using Wholly Owned Affiliates as the Means

question 15

Multiple Choice

The primary disadvantage of using wholly owned affiliates as the means of entering a foreign market is__________ .

• A) dumping
• B) countertrading
• C) nontariff barriers
• D) acculturation
• E) costs

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Definitions:

Vienna

The capital city of Austria, known for its cultural contributions, historical significance in European politics, and as the host of major international diplomatic events.

Cuban Missile Crisis

A 13-day confrontation in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba, marking the peak of Cold War tensions.

Hotline

A direct and immediate telephone line for emergency communication or for obtaining information.

Kremlin

A fortified complex in the heart of Moscow, Russia, historically the residence of the tsars and now the official residence of the President of Russia.