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1. | Question : | Microsoft decided to establish a corporate research laboratory in Cambridge, England: | | | Student Answer: | | because England is an ally of the United States | | | | to access the outstanding technical and professional talent available there so that they can attain world-class excellence in selected value-creating activities. | | | | because the local language is English | | | | because the company views the United States as a risky place to expand due to the actions of the U.S. Department of Justice | | Instructor Explanation: | p. 242 | | | | Points Received: | 5 of 5 | | Comments: | | | |

2. | Question : | Many U.S. multinational companies set up maquiladora operations south of the U.S. - Mexico border primarily: | | …show more content…
government-initiated measures to discourage illegal immigration | | | | to take advantage of the lower tax rates in Mexico | | | | to take advantage of the low cost of labor | | Instructor Explanation: | p. 242 | | | | Points Received: | 5 of 5 | | Comments: | | | |

3. | Question : | ___________________ occurs when a firm decides to utilize other firms to perform value-creating activities that were previously performed in-house. | | | Student Answer: | | Offshoring | | | | A global strategy | | | | Outsourcing | | | | A transnational strategy | | Instructor Explanation: | p. 247 | | | | Points Received: | 5 of 5 | | Comments: | | |
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