Multinational companies can minimize their chances of expropriation by ________.
A. investing in non-Western countries that are poor and relatively unstable
B. acquiring an affiliate that depends on the parent company for key areas of operation
C. imposing an embargo on the participation of local partners
D. encouraging the use of high technology
Answer: B
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