International Business: Entry Modes

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What is a potential downside of licensing as an international collaborative entry mode?

  • Creation of a potential competitor in the licensee (correct)
  • Lack of control over the licensee
  • Higher risk of exposure to economic instability
  • Difficulty in accessing markets with low entry barriers

What is a characteristic of franchising as an international collaborative entry mode?

  • Lower level of business know-how sharing
  • Lower risk of market penetration
  • Higher level of marketing expertise required
  • Higher level of control over the franchisee (correct)

What type of alliance involves one firm handling marketing or distribution for another?

  • Consortia
  • Joint venturing
  • International strategic alliance (correct)
  • Contract manufacturing

What is a characteristic of consortia as an international collaborative entry mode?

<p>Creates a monopoly effect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of international collaborative entry modes?

<p>To access markets that may be closed or have high entry barriers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between international strategic alliances and joint venturing?

<p>Level of equity ownership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the reasons a company might consider going international?

<p>To reduce its dependency on a single market (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a motivator for a firm to go international?

<p>To seek profit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might a company do to amortize the high costs of developing new products or processes?

<p>Enter new markets to amortize the costs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a company follow its customers who are expanding abroad?

<p>To retain its customer base (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of going international?

<p>Achieving economies of scale or scope in production and/or marketing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a Wholly Owned Subsidiary?

<p>A foreign company with full control and high risk (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a Wholly Owned Subsidiary and a Branch Office?

<p>Level of control and autonomy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a company choose to engage in a joint venture?

<p>Due to governmental pressure or mutually beneficial commercial considerations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of foreign direct investment entry modes?

<p>High levels of risk and long-term commitment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of a Wholly Owned Subsidiary over a Joint Venture?

<p>Greater control and autonomy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Branch Office typically used for?

<p>Sales, marketing, and showroom activities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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