Minimizing Trade Barriers (Scenario)
National Appliance Corporation (NAC) needs to build a new manufacturing facility to meet the increasing demand for professional-grade appliances. NAC managers are considering building the facility in Mexico but are hesitant because of the high tariffs involved. Another possible location for the facility is India; however, the country also imposes high tariffs. Wherever NAC builds a plant, parts will need to be imported from other nations.
Given the high trade barriers in Mexico, the management of NAC is most likely to consider ________ to be an inappropriate entry strategy.
◦ exporting
◦ FDI
◦ joint ventures
◦ licensing