Which of the Following International Business Activities Constitutes a Foreign

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following international business activities constitutes a foreign direct investment? All firms mentioned are U.S. based.

• A) Yanqui Spirits imports a 1000 cases of rum from the Dominican Republic.
• B) WMT Inc. opens a big-box retail facility in Nicaragua.
• C) Condor University runs training sessions for Indonesian civil servants on its California Campus.
• D) Merkizer Pharmaceuticals licenses an Indian company to manufacture a drug under its patents.

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Definitions:

Federal Racketeering Laws

Laws under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) designed to combat organized crime by allowing extended penalties for acts performed as part of a criminal organization.

Corporate Campaigns

Organized efforts, typically by unions or activist groups, aimed at applying pressure on a corporation to change its practices or to achieve specific goals.

Apply Pressure

To exert influence or force on someone or something in order to induce a change in behavior or outcomes, often used in political, social, or professional contexts.

Common Situs Picketing

A form of protest where labor unions picket at a common work location shared by multiple employers, often to target a specific employer without disrupting others.