International planning in the area of ________ emphasizes reaching organizational objectives through the purchase of the operating assets of another company in a foreign country.
A) direct investing
B) joint venture
C) importing
D) exporting
E) license agreements

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Direct investing involves acquiring the assets of a company in a foreign country, and it is a form of international planning that focuses on reaching organizational objectives through overseas acquisitions. Joint venture involves partnering with another company to conduct business in a foreign country, while importing, exporting, and license agreements involve different forms of international trade activities. Therefore, option A (direct investing) is the best choice that matches the given description.

International Planning in the Area of ________ Emphasizes Reaching Organizational