Q1: Pro. Jane Mannheim assigned her class a project on various forms of FDI. 3 groups were each assigned a different topic. Juana is the leader of Group 1. Sandy the leader of Group 2. Lisbeth is the leader of Group 3. Lisbeths group uses the example of a large Japanese carmaker building a new factory in Kentucky.

Of the following possibilities, which topic was most likely assigned to Lisbeths group?

A. foreign equity joint ventures with US companies

B. foreign consortium production in the USA

C. greenfield investment

Q2: PLASTICAN is a Canadian manufacturer of plastic containers. The Canadian dollar has been depreciation against the Euro..Bernice to research?

A. What is the currency risk of exporting additional boxes to Europe?

B. What was the impact of the exchange rate on exports from Europe last year?

Q3: Bambinos Benevolent Burgers (BBB) is an Alabama-based fast food chain with an increasing number of franchises worldwide, primarily in developed markets. They are considering expansion into developing countries. BBB management wants to protect their intellectual property (preparation and ingredients. They contracted a security firm regarding their international exposure to potentially higher levels of risk. Which of the following will be of the most important to them in their expansion planning?

A. Is BBB partnering with ethical franchises that have no intention of becoming their competition in the future?

B. How are BBB franchises modifying recipes and menus to meet the needs and desires of customers in local markets?