Direct investment strategies require major capital commitments but create rights of ownership and control over foreign operations.

Direct Investment

The acquisition of a controlling interest in a foreign business by making investments such as purchasing the company's stock directly.

Capital Commitments

The funds that a company plans to spend on long-term assets or projects over a period of time.

Ownership

The state or fact of possessing something, which can include both tangible assets (like property) and intangible assets (like intellectual property).