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A mid-sized U.S. manufacturer seeks to enter Southeast Asia but lacks local market insight, cultural knowledge, and distribution contacts. It wants to avoid long-term contractual obligations and retain the ability to switch partners if performance is poor. Which approach best fits these requirements?

An EV battery manufacturer evaluates FDI into a country with strong clusters of chemical-engineering research but weak infrastructure and unpredictable energy supply. Which reasoning best determines whether to invest?

A multinational beverage firm produces in Mexico and sells in the U.S. A sharp depreciation of the Mexican peso lowers production costs in peso terms, but competitors do not change their prices. Management debates whether to lower U.S. prices to gain share or keep prices stable to improve margins. Which analysis is most strategically sound?

A country offers generous tax breaks to attract a semiconductor firm but demands local R&D employment and technology-sharing provisions. The firm wants to minimize spillover risks. Which negotiation stance is most strategically sound?

A fast-fashion retailer sources from Bangladesh to minimize labor costs but struggles with volatile demand and long, uncertain shipping lead times. The firm competes primarily on rapid trend responsiveness. Which strategic shift best aligns operations with its value proposition?

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A U.S. furniture company discovers that its large, fast-growing Indian market faces high tariffs on imported finished goods, making exports expensive. Why might the firm choose FDI over exporting in this situation?

Suppose that a company wishes to provide satellite television service to individual customers in Central America.  What type of orbit would be most suitable for this service?  Explain your answer. 

News organizations have had difficulty reporting on the current conflict in Gaza because outside journalists are not allowed into the territory.  Aircraft are not permitted to fly over it, so the only imagery available is from satellites.  Briefly explain three (3) issues that could make it difficult to obtain real‑time (or near‑real‑time) imagery from Gaza at present.