Derrido is an American firm that has produced several successful animated TV series in the United States. It is considering contracting with one or more international companies as a way to market its products overseas. An executive at Derrido suggests that a contractual relationship will provide the company with a fair amount of control over how the foreign partner markets Derrido's product. Which of the following, if true, would strengthen this case?
A) Contractual relationships typically include limits and stipulations on the foreign partner.
B) Contractual relationships typically limit the responsibility of the originating firm.
C) Contractual relationships can be complicated by international law.
D) Foreign companies often have considerable familiarity with American culture.
E) Foreign companies usually expect to be given latitude with how they market U.S.-made products.

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Choice A supports the idea that contractual relationships provide control by stating that limits and stipulations are typically included, indicating that Derrido can have some control over how their product is marketed overseas. Choices B, C, D, and E are either irrelevant or actually weaken the case for a contractual relationship providing control.

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