A U. S. golfing equipment manufacturer decided to explore the possibility of entering the Japanese market. They have arranged a meeting with a major Japanese
firm to discuss a joint venture. Three representatives of each firm meet up in San
Francisco. Following the initial introductions the men sat down at opposite sides of
the table. After offering their Japanese guests a drink the U. S. representatives
proceeded to take off their jackets and roll up their sleeves as a sign of 'lets get
down to business'. The meeting was unsuccessful and the joint venture never took
place. What cultural faux pas did the Americans make?

Evelyn would like to open a small business that is categorized as a being in the distribution industry. to do this she could open a establishment.

Diamond motor car company produces some of the most luxurious and expensive cars in the world. typically, only a single dealership is authorized to sell its cars in certain major cities. in less populous areas, diamond authorizes a single dealer for an entire state or region. the manufacturer of diamond automobiles is using a(n) distribution strategy for its product.

About 20 years ago, sturdy light, inc., produced a sturdy, lightweight backpack in a market that was rapidly growing. sturdy light became a leader in this market. eventually, the backpack market reached the maturity stage and slowed down. however, by this time, sturdy light had developed a strong brand name and continued to steadily lead the market. which of the following describes this scenario? a. sturdy light was a star that developed into a cash cow. b. sturdy light was a question mark that developed into a star. c. sturdy light was a dog that developed into a question mark. d. sturdy light was a cash cow that developed into a star.