Pfingsten & Sons, a leading manufacturer of concrete blocks in the United States, is considering exporting as its FDI strategy. Exporting may not be a good option for Pfingsten & Sons because of the concrete blocks'
A) unattractiveness in foreign markets.
B) high value-to-weight ratio.
C) high cost of manufacture.
D) low weight-to-value ratio.
E) low value-to-weight ratio.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Concrete blocks have a low value-to-weight ratio, making them expensive to transport over long distances, which can make exporting less attractive.

Pfingsten & Sons, a Leading Manufacturer of Concrete Blocks in the United