Principles of Management
OER 2019 Edition
ISBN: 9780998625768
Author: OpenStax
Publisher: OpenStax College
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Chapter 6.7, Problem 1DQ
Why did McDonald’s choose to use strategic alliances to enter India? Why not use exporting or other means?
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