Which of the following factors does not determine whether to employ the entry strategy options?
A. Cross-border transfer activities and home country advantages
B. The nature of the firm's objectives
C. Whether the firm has a full range of resources and capabilities needed to operate abroad
D. Country-specific factors such as trade barriers
E. Transaction costs involved (the cost of contracting with a partner and monitoring compliance with the terms of the contract)
Answer: Cross-border transfer activities and home country advantages