Some company executives favor the idea of contract manufacturing using local players, whereas others feel a direct investment strategy would be better. What would most strengthen argument for direct investment?

A.

Explanation:

A direct investment refers to an investment in a foreign business enterprise designed to acquire a controlling interest in this enterprise. Therefore based on the listed options, the one that would strengthen this the most would be that "The operation will be used as an export hub for South Asian markets." Since this will allow for the company to be able to handle all logistics processes in the new market and not have to depend on other companies, thus increasing their controlling interest in that market.