Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of forming an international joint venture?

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Pooling research and development expenses across companiesPreventing trade barriers and import restrictionsCreating labor policies that enhance workforce efficiencyFunctioning at output levels that lead to diseconomies of scale

Explanation

Options A, B, and C describe typical advantages of international joint ventures, such as cost sharing, avoiding protectionist measures, and improving labor productivity. However, option D refers to operating at a scale that results in inefficiencies, which is not a benefit.