Sports Stuff Inc. Herb Graham is vice president of Sports Stuff Inc., a business that develops, manufactures, and markets sports products. The company is looking to expand its operations into the European market. Herb believes that if the company expands its product line to include products reflecting sports that are popular in Europe, the company will achieve success there.
1. Herb knows that much of the success his company enjoys is due to the patents and copyrights that protect the company's products. If Sports Stuff chooses an entry mode in which it grants another firm the right to use its intangible property for a specified period of time, it would be engaging in _____
A) a turnkey project
B) franchising
C) licensing
D) a joint venture
2. Herb has been exploring another type of entry mode that requires ongoing assistance on the part of one firm, often in the form of start-up capital, management training, or location advice. Herb is most likely considering _________
A) a strategic alliance
B) franchising
C) licensing
D) a joint venture