A Business That Is Jointly Owned and Operated by Two

question 37

Multiple Choice

A business that is jointly owned and operated by two or more firms that pool their resources to penetrate host country markets,generate and split profits,and share commercial risk is called a(n) _____.

• A) license
• B) franchise
• C) foreign acquisition
• D) strategic alliance
• E) international joint venture

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Definitions:

Heartbeat

The rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the heart muscle, resulting in the pumping of blood through the body.

Diastole

The phase of the cardiac cycle during which the heart relaxes and fills with blood.

Heart Cycle

The sequence of events that occur in the heart during one heartbeat, encompassing both the contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) phases.

Relaxation

The act or process of becoming less tense, stressed, or anxious, often involving techniques or activities that promote this state.