Sony, Panasonic, and other Japanese manufacturers that build products to customer order instead of churning out products in anticipation of demand have decided to hire U.S. companies to produce electronics for them. The Japanese companies will handle the marketing of the products. Japanese electronics companies are using:
A. contract manufacturing
B. direct investment
C. franchising
D. direct exporting
E. countertrading
Answer: A
You might also like to view...
The ego is the referee in the fight between temptation and virtue
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
There is some evidence that in ____________ and Japan, perceived price-quality relationships are high.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Customer retention programs are based on what concept?
A. Firms must spend large amounts of money to retain customers. B. Customer relationships should be viewed from a lifetime value perspective rather than on a transaction-by-transaction basis. C. Segmentation, targeting, and positioning analysis should not be rushed. D. It is important to maximize profits in the first few months of a customer relationship. E. Customer excellence is the easiest macro strategy to follow.
According to Mantere, strategic champions ______________.
a. Influence strategic issues beyond their immediate operational responsibilities b. Are usually top managers c. Tend to come from consultancy firms d. All of the above