Which of the Following Is an Example of U

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of U.S.foreign direct investment?

• A)A Greek company opens a cheese factory in the U.S.
• B)A German mutual fund buys stock issued by a U.S.corporation.
• C)A U.S.beverage company opens a bottling plant in Russia.
• D)A U.S.bank buys bonds issued by an Argentinean company.

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Definitions:

Lead Time

The amount of time that passes from the start of a process until its completion, often used in supply chain and project management.

Safety Stock

Additional inventory held to protect against uncertainties in demand or supply, ensuring product availability.

Shortage Per Cycle

The average amount of inventory deficit that occurs during a specific period due to discrepancies between supply and demand.

Stockouts

The situation when demand cannot be fulfilled due to insufficient inventory, leading to potential loss of sales and customer dissatisfaction.