Opal Computers is considering international production expansion. After scanning to decide on a few countries to consider more closely, Opal managers will most likely need to ________.
A) identify firms with which to form joint ventures
B) add some more countries for closer consideration
C) travel to the locations to analyze and collect specific data
D) make final decisions by expanding in locations near their rivals
Question 2
International managers most likely need to understand how to evaluate international geographic alternatives because ________.
A) they usually have a surplus of resources and need to take advantage of all opportunities
B) many regional trading groups prohibit companies from outside of the trading group from manufacturing in more than one member country
C) the commitment of resources to one locale may require forgoing projects in other locales
D) decreased worldwide transportation costs and increased trade liberalization now allow companies to serve worldwide markets from a single production location
Repeat expansion
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