You are the CEO of a company that has to choose between making a $100 million investment in Russia or the Czech Republic. Both investment promise the same long-run return, so your choice is driven by risk considerations. Assess the various risks of doing business in each of these nations. Which investment would you favor and why?

You are the CEO of a company that has to choose between making a $100 million investment in Russia or the Czech Republic. Both investment promise the same long-run return, so your choice is driven by risk considerations. Assess the various risks of doing business in each of these nations. Which investment would you favor and why?

Principles of Management

OER 2019th Edition

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Chapter9: The Strategic Management Process: Achieving And Sustaining Competitive Advantage

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