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option b: Small-scale entry is a way to gather information about a foreign market before deciding whether to enter on a significant scale.
Explanation:A firm can only choose the time and scale of entry after when they have gotten an available and better market for their goods and services. time of entry is very important as well as the scale used. there is a large scale and small scale entry. for us to know if the mode of entry(small or large scale entry), the timing must be carefully considered o as not to run into loss.
An entry on a smaller scale allows gives the firm an edge to work on on their brand(themselves) upward not rapidly but a gradual process that need not to be rushed, in the process of getting to know the market more better and reduce market exposure. it also help companies or brands to have less loss or risk. with small scale, a brand can gather enough information of the time that will help them in their decision making about foreign market