The United States respondents who expressed reluctance to invest in the eurozone did not see the crisis as an opportunity a significant 55 percent fail to see the chance for gaining competitive advantage. On the other hand, Chinese executives are fully embracing the opportunity to enhance their competitive advantage, with an average of more than 64 percent of executives wanting to invest more in outsourcing, more flexible supply chain capabilities, risk management capabilities, and more than 40 percent aiming to invest in shared services. It appears the stance of executives from these two countries outside the European Union reflects the very different stages for each of their businesses. United States businesses, having invested in Europe over the last century or more, are cautious about using their capital to extend further into Europe. In contrast, Chinese executives see this crisis as an opportunity to expand their global footprint, using their substantial cash balances to invest and expand either organically or inorganically.