Coca-Cola and PepsiCo are examples of firms that have found it unnecessary to aggressively pursue international strategies because of extensive growth opportunities available in the U.S. market
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Because there are still several industrial and consumer mark…
Because there are still several industrial and consumer markets in which only domestic firms compete, many firms do not have to be able to compete internationally
The decision of what entry mode to use is primarily based on…
The decision of what entry mode to use is primarily based on all of the following factors EXCEPT the:
Franchising is an alternative to pursuing growth through mer…
Franchising is an alternative to pursuing growth through mergers and acquisitions
Research has shown that the more different the acquired firm…
Research has shown that the more different the acquired firm is in terms of competencies and resources than the acquiring firm, the more likely the acquisition is to be successful
A horizontal acquisition involves two firms in the same indu…
A horizontal acquisition involves two firms in the same industry
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a successf…
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a successful acquisition?
In terms of results, one attribute of a successful acquisiti…
In terms of results, one attribute of a successful acquisition is that a firm with strong complementaries is acquired and overpayment is avoided
Downsizing may be necessary because acquisitions often creat…
Downsizing may be necessary because acquisitions often create a situation in which the newly formed firm has duplicate organizational functions such as sales, manufacturing, distribution, and human resources management
Synergy is created by the efficiencies derived from economie…
Synergy is created by the efficiencies derived from economies of scale and economies of scope and by sharing resources across the businesses in the newly created firm’s portfolio