A multinational agricultural science firm identifies desired strategic partnership with foreign start-up companies that represent high levels of innovation in creating seeds that are resilient to weeds and produce three times more harvest than available products. Creating these strategic partnerships will MOST LIKELY allow the firm to establish itself as a born global company. hedge itself against economic downturns. access diverse resources to reduce product risk. develop lower per-unit costs of manufacturing.

A. establish itself as a born global company.

B. hedge itself against economic downturns.

C. access diverse resources to reduce product risk.

D. develop lower per-unit costs of manufacturing.