Acquisition of an Existing Firm Rather Than Via Internal Development

question 9

Multiple Choice

Acquisition of an existing firm rather than via internal development may be the least risky and cost-efficient means of overcoming entry barriers such as

• A)rapidly building a strong market presence.
• B)moving directly to the task of transferring resources and personnel,and integrating and redirecting activities into the acquiring firm's operation.
• C)gaining access to local distribution networks,building supplier networks,and establishing working relationships with key government officials.
• D)fast-tracking exports into a foreign market by marketing indirectly through local rivals.
• E)putting the acquiring firm's strategy into place.

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