While Lewis Fabrication has decided to begin operations on a global scale, it realizes there is still much to learn. One of the fundamental things it must have knowledge on is the manner in which it can begin operations globally. Which one of the following would not be considered choice for starting international business operations for this company? * O Begin as an export-import business License a foreign business partner to produce and sell the company's products Open wholly owned subsidiaries of the company in the Midwest Sell franchises of the business to foreign buyers Form a strategic alliance with a foreign firm

While Lewis Fabrication has decided to begin operations on a global scale, it realizes there is still much to learn. One of the fundamental things it must have knowledge on is the manner in which it can begin operations globally. Which one of the following would not be considered choice for starting international business operations for this company? * O Begin as an export-import business License a foreign business partner to produce and sell the company's products Open wholly owned subsidiaries of the company in the Midwest Sell franchises of the business to foreign buyers Form a strategic alliance with a foreign firm

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