When Sourcing Internationally

question 18

Multiple Choice

When sourcing internationally:

• A) the buyer should learn about the culture, customs, norms, taboos, and history of the supplier's country.
• B) the need for personal space is generally the same in most regions of the world.
• C) the global availability and use of email, fax, and phone has largely eliminated communication barriers.
• D) differing cultural and social norms will have little impact since most businesspeople are accustomed to working with North Americans.
• E) the buyer should immediately establish an informal first-name basis with the supplier's representatives.

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