International Business Activity Flashcards
Exporting
Selling products outside the country in which they are produced
Importing
Buying goods or services from a supplier in another country
Licensing
Agreement to produce and market another company’s product in exchange for a royalty or fee
Franchising
Selling the right to use a business system including brand names, business processes, trade secrets and other access
Strategic alliances
Long term partnerships between two or more companies to jointly develop, produce, or sell products
Joint venture
Two or more firms join together to create a new business entity that is legally separate and distinct from its parents
Foreign direct investment
Investment of money by foreign companies in domestic business enterprises
Multinational corporations
Companies with operations in more than one country