1. Conglomerate investments are: a type of high-risk investment in which goods or services produced are not similar to those produced at home. C pooled investors from the host country that work in the MNC management system. a group of investors from the host government that oversees the MNC management system. a type of low-risk investment where the goods and services are the same as those produced in the host country.

1. Conglomerate investments are: a type of high-risk investment in which goods or services produced are not similar to those produced at home. C pooled investors from the host country that work in the MNC management system. a group of investors from the host government that oversees the MNC management system. a type of low-risk investment where the goods and services are the same as those produced in the host country.

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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