Question

CableTown is located in the nation of West Svenborgia near the nation of East Svenborgia. CableTown is considering expanding into East Svenborgia. Both countries have similar consumer incomes and knowledge bases and share a common language. Also, the transportation networks between the countries are strong. Even so, the two nations have a long-standing dispute concerning the control of an area of land along their common border. Currently, West Svenborgia rules this land. Which of the following would most likely prevent CableTown from expanding into East Svenborgia?

Group of answer choices

Economic Distance

Political Distance

Cultural Distance

Geographic Distance

Answer 1

Solution:

From the case study, we make the following analysis:

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1. Economic distance >> Both West Svenborgia and East Svenborgia have similar consumer incomes, which indicates that the level of affordability and disposable incomes are similar in both countries. So, both countries are economically similar.

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2. Political distance >> Both West Svenborgia and East Svenborgia have a long-standing dispute concerning the control of an area of land along their common border. Currently, West Svenborgia rules this land. So, both countries are politically distant.

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3. Cultural distance >> Both West Svenborgia and East Svenborgia have similar knowledge bases and cultural sensitivities and share a common language. So, both countries are culturally similar.

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4. Geographic distance >> Both West Svenborgia and East Svenborgia are located near each other. It is given that the transportation between the nations is strong. So, both countries are geographically connected.

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Thus the correct answer is Political distance.