In international business, involves having a foreign purchaser in the local market or using an export management firm.

The method of involves the use of independent distributors or a company’s own overseas sales office in conducting international business.

Required informationSkip to questioniSeeit!: Entering Foreign Markets This brief video describes several of the various modes of entry that can be used by a business seeking to engage in international trade. This activity is important because exporting, licensing agreements, franchising, strategic alliances, joint ventures, and foreign direct investment are the major options that exist for a business wishing to enter global markets, and this video describes several advantages and disadvantages of major options. The goal of this activity is to demonstrate your understanding of the modes of entry options available to a business seeking to expand internationally. Click the ► button to watch the video. Then, answer the questions that follow. What is a major pitfall of franchising?Multiple ChoiceAll of the answers are correct.Control is held tightly by the franchisor.Franchisees have a right to run the business as they see fit in all areas of operation.Less money is made through franchising.The brand is at risk by franchisees who may deliver poor products.

What term describes an organization’s acquisition of goods and services from an outsidesource in another country?a. Globalizationb. Offshoringc. Exportingd. Global sourcing

With indirect exporting, the firm itself contacts the potential consumers overseas and either sells direct to the end user in the target market, or appoints an overseas agent to act as a distributor for their products in that market.Group of answer choicesTrueFalse

Differentiate international business from domestic business