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86. Which market is attractive to Japanese pharmaceutical companies because of its growth rate?
a. China b. Indonesia c. EU d. United States
87. Born global firms are more likely to be:
a. Fast-food franchises b. Service firms c. Subsidiaries of multinational companies d. High-tech start-ups
88. Japanese firms tend to begin internationalization by entering Asian & European markets first, then proceed to enter the U.S. market.
a. True b. False
89. Global companies are advised to have strong positions in:
a. Developed countries b. Developing countries c. Developed and developing countries d. Europe, Japan, and the United States
90. Which IS NOT a common characteristic of markets in developing countries compared to markets in developed countries?
a. Steady growth b. High growth rates c. Higher risks offset by higher returns d. A growing middle class
91. Market growth in developing countries may exceed growth in developed countries often as a result of higher population growth.
a. True b. False
92. Eastern European countries such as Poland and the Czech Republic have proven less problematic to Western marketers than Russia.
a. True b. False
93. Lead markets are usually:
a. Home markets of global competitors b. Major growth markets world-wide c. Major growth markets regionally d. None of these are true
94. Must-win markets are located exclusively in triad countries and are defined as crucial to global market leadership.
a. True b. False
95. Research suggests that the psychic-distance paradox may be more common among producers of standardized products than among producers of customized products.
a. True b. False
96. What IS NOT a micro-indicator of market size?
a. Number of farms b. Population growth rate c. Electricity consumption d. Scientists and engineers
97. Firms often choose markets similar to their home market because:
a. They provide the greatest growth potential b. There will be no surprises c. Domestic success will be more easily transferable to such markets d. All of these statements are true
98. Which of the following would affect a decision to enter a group of countries in a single geographic region?
a. Economies of scale b. Critical mass c. Geographic proximity d. All of these would affect the decision
99. Triad markets should be judged on their standalone attractiveness and their lead market status, whereas all other markets should be judged solely on their standalone attractiveness.
a. True b. False
100. What would NOT be a reason for a company like Starbucks to engage in overseas expansion?
a. Greater potential sales. b. Starbucks has consumers who travel internationally c. Starbucks could spread its risk across countries d. New markets are a good source of immediate profits
Hi there. You have posted many question and they are multiple choice questions. I will try to answer most of them witha suitable explanation for you:
86. China as the growth rate of 6.7% according to the 2017 data and its highest among the other options. Plus the cost of exports to China will cost less than the other options.
87. subsidiaries of multinational companies. A multinational company has its presence in many countries across the globe so if its a subsidiary, this firm knows about the markets and rules and regulations of trade.
88. True
89. europe, japan and united states. because they rule a major part of the rule with their economies. their currencies values are high and are accepted globally.
90. steady growth.
91. false
92. true
93. major growth markets.
94. true.
95. true
96. scientist and engineers
97. all these statements are true
98. all of these would affect the decision
99. false
100. new markets are good source of immediate profits