If a reporter interviewing you about the science of climate…
If a reporter interviewing you about the science of climate change asks you, “why are scientists causing extreme storms?” (and you know they are not), your best response would be: A) I do not think that scientists are causing extreme storms. Why would you ask that question? B) They are not. C) Scientists have established that human activity is causing climate change, which fuels more extreme storms. D) I don’t know the answer to that question, you might want to ask the scientists who were investigating cloud seeding in the 1970s.
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A U.S. company known for its line of high-quality, durable sneakers decides to expand into international markets. Without making any changes to the product design, color, or functionality, it markets the sneakers in Europe, Asia, and Latin America exactly as they are sold in the U.S., relying on the global appeal of their brand and the assumption that sneaker preferences are similar across these regions. They focus on advertising campaigns that highlight the same features and benefits used in the U.S. market.Under which marketing orientation would this company primarily focus on selling the same product abroad as it does domestically, assuming demand is globally similar?
Read DetailsA U.S. manufacturer of high-end bicycles plans to export to…
A U.S. manufacturer of high-end bicycles plans to export to the European Union (EU) but faces challenges: EU Tariffs: Each bicycle crossing into the EU incurs a significant import duty. Distribution Channels: The bicycles pass through multiple distributors before reaching retail, with each adding their markup, significantly increasing the final price. Currency Fluctuations: With the Euro fluctuating against the Dollar, pricing becomes a challenge, especially when the Euro weakens, making imports more expensive in local terms. Question: Considering the scenario of exporting bicycles to the EU, what complicates the pricing strategy due to export price escalation?
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