Reasons for Global Mergers and Joint Ventures (Edexcel A-Level Business): Quizzes
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What is licensing in international business expansion?
What is licensing in international business expansion?
A contract to use brand/IP for a fee
Which company is given as an example of the franchising model?
Which company is given as an example of the franchising model?
McDonald's
In 2014 cross-border M&A data, which country led both as seller and purchaser of companies?
In 2014 cross-border M&A data, which country led both as seller and purchaser of companies?
United States
What M&A pattern did Japan show in 2014?
What M&A pattern did Japan show in 2014?
Strong preference for acquiring businesses
What principle explains spreading risk across different countries?
What principle explains spreading risk across different countries?
Don't put all eggs in one basket
Which Polish discount chain did Pingo Doce acquire?
Which Polish discount chain did Pingo Doce acquire?
Biedronka
How much did Lenovo pay for IBM's PC business in 2005?
How much did Lenovo pay for IBM's PC business in 2005?
£1.75 billion
How long does patent protection typically last?
How long does patent protection typically last?
20 years
Why did Starbucks buy a coffee farm in Costa Rica?
Why did Starbucks buy a coffee farm in Costa Rica?
To secure reliable premium coffee supplies
Why did Facebook buy WhatsApp for $22 billion despite it being loss-making?
Why did Facebook buy WhatsApp for $22 billion despite it being loss-making?
Defensive - to prevent competitors buying it