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1. The most popular way for international expansion is for a local firm to
acquire
The most popular way for international expansion is for a local firm to acquire foreign
companies. One of the most benefits for international expansion is global distribution
capability that helps expanding the market share.There are different implications of
running a company that is within or outside of the European Union. If you were the head of
a firm based in the United States, please answer the following questions, providing the
rationale behind your answers:Would you seek to acquire a company within the European
Union or outside of it? Why?Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the choice you
made.Describe the advantages and disadvantages inherent in the option you did not
choose.Explain why an MNC may invest funds in a financial market outside its own
country.Explain why some financial institutions prefer to provide credit in financial markets
outside their own country.Please submit your assignment.Grading Rubric:Grading
CriteriaPercentageDeliverable requirements addressed; understanding of material and
writer’s message and intent are clear35%Scholarly research which supports writer’s
position properly acknowledged and cited direct quotations may not exceed 10% of the
word count of the body of the assignment deliverable (excluded title page, abstract or table
of contents if used, tables, exhibits, appendices, and reference page(s). Inclusion of
plagiarized content will not be tolerated and may result in adverse academic
consequences.20%Critical thinking: position is well justified; logical flow;
examples20%Structure: includes introduction and conclusion; proper paragraph format
and reads as a polished, academic paper or professional presentation, as appropriate for the
required assignment deliverable10%Mechanical – no spelling, grammatical or punctuation
errors10%APA – deliverable is cited properly according to the APA Publication
Manual5%Other Information