Competitive Advantage. In deciding whether to invest abroad, management must first determine whether the firm has a sustainable competitive advantage that enables it to compete effectively in the home market. What are the necessary characteristics of this competitive advantage?

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Goals and Objectives

A goal motivates a person to achieve a desired outcome using the available resources within a specified time limit. Having goals helps a person focus on a specific desire and directs them to achieve it. An objective is a specific action and a measurable process to achieve the desired goal. A goal needs a specific action plan, i.e., an objective, to be accomplished.