Question

Calabash Inc. is located in the nation of West Fenwick near the nation of East Fenwick. Calabash is considering expanding into East Fenwick. Both countrieshave similar consumer incomes and knowledge bases and share a common language. Also, the transportation networks between the countries are strong. Evenso,thetwo nations havea long#NAME?tanding dispute concerning the control of an area of land along their common border. Currently, West Fenwick rules this land. Which of the following would most likely prevent Calabash from expanding into East Fenwick?A) geographic distanceB) economic distanceC) political distanceD) cultural distance

Answer 1

Answer: the answer is C. Political Distance.

Explanation: Political distance is a phenomenon that is created by the differences that exist in governmental laws, policies, and institutions, and also including international relationships between countries, treaties, and membership in international organizations.

From the scenario presented above, we can see that both nations share a common language, but there exists a dispute regarding the control of an area of land along their common border, this indicates that there is a difference in their system of governance which can be tagged as political distance.

This will prevent Calabash from easily expanding into East Fenwick.