In the Context of Global Marketing,which of the Following Best

question 75

Multiple Choice

In the context of global marketing,which of the following best exemplifies an offensive goal?

• A)An American software firm planning to take advantage of the significant differences in the operating costs between America and Japan
• B)A leather manufacturer aiming to expand its operations to other nations to enjoy the benefits of economies of scale
• C)An oil dealer aiming to preempt its competitors' global moves
• D)A Finnish electronic goods manufacturer planning to acquire technological innovations developed in the United States

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Definitions:

Preferred Dividends

Preferred dividends are payments made to holders of preferred shares in a company, typically at a fixed rate, and have priority over common stock dividends in terms of distribution.

Earnings per Share

A company's profit divided by its number of common outstanding shares.

Weighted-average Shares

A calculation used in financial reporting that adjusts the number of outstanding shares for their time outstanding during the calculation period.

Retained Earnings

Earnings accumulated by a company thus far, after subtracting any dividends or distributions made to shareholders.