In January 2009,Wal-Mart Acquired a Controlling Interest in Chile's Leading

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In January 2009,Wal-Mart acquired a controlling interest in Chile's leading food retailer.Since then,Wal-Mart has opened the first environmentally friendly supermarket in Chile that uses energy efficient technology throughout the store.Wal-Mart is planning to open additional stores in Chile over the next five years.Wal-Mart's top executives are considering the idea of transferring U.S.managers to Chile to oversee the construction and establishment of the new stores. Which of the following,if true,best supports the argument of using expatriates to establish the new Wal-Mart stores in Chile?

• A)Local candidates with the necessary managerial experience are difficult to find in Chile.
• B)Wal-Mart uses an online recruiting system to facilitate human resources activities.
• C)The State Department has issued travel alerts for Americans traveling in Chile.
• D)Wal-Mart wants to develop good relationships with the local community.

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Marginal Revenue

The supplementary income generated from the sale of an extra unit of a good or service.

High Skilled Labor

High Skilled Labor refers to jobs that require advanced knowledge or abilities, often gained through extensive education or specific training, and typically command higher wages.

Marginal Revenue

The extra revenue earned by selling an additional unit of a product or service.

Marginal Product

Marginal product is the increase in output that arises from an additional unit of input, assuming all other factors are held constant, illustrating the production efficiency gains.