In terms of inventory management, multinational firms ________.
A) have only economic factors to consider, since this is a fixed asset and is minimally affected by political factors
B) must deal with a wide number of factors, including exchange rate fluctuations, tariffs, nontariff barriers, integration schemes such as the EU, and other rules and regulations
C) have only economic factors to consider, since this is a current asset and is minimally affected by political factors
D) have only political factors to consider, since inventory is minimally affected by foreign economic factors
B) must deal with a wide number of factors, including exchange rate fluctuations, tariffs, nontariff barriers, integration schemes such as the EU, and other rules and regulations
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a. Data processing. b. Product design. c. Accounting. d. Transportation.
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A) longterm capital markets are not well developed. B) longterm forward foreign exchange markets are absent. C) of high foreign taxes. D) both A and B
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