Question

In which of the following circumstances is it not advantageous for a multinational competitor to concentrate its activities in a limited number of locations in order to build competitive advantage? A. E) When there are significant economies of scale in performing the activity B. C) When there is a steep learning or experience curve associated with performing an activity in a single location C. A) When the costs of performing certain value chain activities are significantly lower in certain geographic locations than in others D. B) When a company has a competitively superior patented technology that it can license to foreign partners E. D) When certain locations have superior resources, allow better coordination of related activities, or offer other valuable advantages

Answer 1

Answer:

Option D is correct.

When a company has a competitively superior patented technology that it can license to foreign partners

Explanation:

It not advantageous for a multinational competitor to concentrate its activities in a limited number of locations in order to build competitive advantage if it has a competitively superior patented technology that it can license to foreign partners.