Which of the following reasons most compels companies to make location decisions on one international opportunity at a time rather than comparing among two or more?
A)The lack of comparability in data among countries renders comparison unfeasible.
B)The information on some countries is so unreliable that companies must deal with these countries separately.
C)Decisions are made by teams, and it is usually not feasible to give so many people time away from their usual duties to examine multiple proposals.
D)If an important customer develops opportunities in a foreign country, a company may have little alternative except to follow that customer's lead.

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When an important customer develops opportunities in a foreign country, it is likely to be a time-sensitive decision and a company may not have the luxury of comparing among two or more locations. In such cases, the company may have to follow the customer's lead, compelling them to make a location decision on one international opportunity at a time. Options A and B are not generally true, and companies may allocate resources to examine multiple proposals if needed. Option C may not be a practical reason as teams and employees can be briefed on multiple proposals without everyone having to be away from their usual duties.

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