An example of a first-mover advantage in international operations is ________.
A) gaining economies of scale at a lower output level than competitors
B) increasing sales response functions and customer service
C) using a small country for market tests prior to entering a large country
D) lining up the best suppliers and distributors before competitors enter the market
Question 2
Top executives at Jordan, a U.S. consulting firm, are debating whether or not to expand operations into a country with a great deal of violence by staffing mostly with U.S. personnel.
A vice president argues that Jordan should send its employees there. Which of the following statements LEAST supports the vice president's position?
A) Jordan can evacuate personnel more quickly than in earlier eras in case of a real emergency.
B) It is hard to identify countries without a possibility for violence.
C) Operating costs are lower in violent areas.
D) Jordan's industry does not allow the firm the luxury of avoiding high risk locations.
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