If a firm's1. competitive advantage is based on firm-specific resources such as ownership of critical technology or of a strong brand,2. the firm is planning on entering into a foreign market where the intellectual property protection regime is strong, 3. the firm does not want to take on any significant risk of investment What will be the most reasonable entry mode for the firm? Group of answer choicesjoint venturelicensingmajority acquisitionWholly-owned subsidiary

If a firm has strong assets, it is likely that they enter into international markets on their own without assistance from local, host market players. With strong assets and a relatively high level of ownership advantage, the firm can be confident that it can derive profits by exploiting its assets which other firms do not possess. What entry modes are typically not considered under such a situation?Group of answer choicesfull acquisitionexportsWholly-owned subsidiaryjoint-venture

Arrange the following modes of entry in foreign markets with the mode of entry having least commitment, risk, control and profit potential: (A) Company hires a local manufacturer to produce the product(B) Company starts exports working through domestic export agents and export management companies(C) Company joins hands with local investor and forms a company in which both share ownership and control(D) Company starts export using domestic export department and overseas sales branch(E) Company offers a complete brand concept and operating system to a investor in return of certain feeChoose the correct answer:Group of answer choices(B), (D), (A), (E), (C)(D), (B), (A), (E), (C)(D), (B), (E), (C), (A)(B), (D), (E), (A), (C)

A firm is planning on entering into a new foreign market and the two options it is seriously considering are greenfield and acquisition. There are a number of other competitors from the firm's home country who are also interested in making an entry into that same foreign market. The industry in which the firm operates and is planning on making an entry into the new foreign market is mature and characterized by intense competition. Furthermore, the growth rate for that industry is relatively low. Keeping all other factors constant, which of the two options is the firm likely to take for its entry into this new foreign market?Group of answer choicesgreenfieldacquisitionlicensingnone of the above

When looking at the modes of foreign-market entry, one could conclude that Blank______.Multiple choice question.a joint venture is a recommended early option even when joint ventures with local companies are not required by the host countryan early entry strategy is a greenfield venture because it requires the firm to invest heavily and allows for a high level of controlexporting might be the earliest stage of commitment because it allows the firm to test whether a foreign market is ready for its productslicensing or franchising should only be considered after many years of experience in the foreign market as the investment required is very high

Which of the following offers the highest level of control and presents the highest level of risk?Group of answer choicesJoint ventureConsortiumWholly-owned subsidiaryFranchise