The advantages of manufacturing goods in a particular country and exporting them to foreign markets ________.
A. are largely unaffected by fluctuating exchange rates.
B. are greatest when local distributors and dealers in that country can be convinced not to carry products that are made outside the country's borders.
C. can be wiped out when that country's currency grows weaker relative to the currencies of the countries where the output is being sold.
D. are weakened when that country's currency grows stronger relative to the currencies of the countries where the output is being sold.
E. are seriously compromised by the potential for local government officials to raise tariffs on the imports of foreign-made goods into their country.
D. are weakened when that country's currency grows stronger relative to the currencies of the countries where the output is being sold.
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A) operate leaner manufacturing facilities B) manage shorter supply chains C) operate flatter organizations D) practice a higher level of corporate social responsibility E) vertically integrate
A prospect tells a salesperson, "I'm not interested in the type of products that you sell." The salesperson responds with, "Why?" The salesperson has used the ________ approach for meeting objections.
A. pass up B. postpone C. boomerang D. dodge E. denial
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A. Fruit Juices. B. Bottled Water. C. Soft Drinks. D. The three divisions have identical operating leverage.
What are two societal changes that are now under way?
What will be an ideal response?