Scenario - Reardon Enterprises

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Scenario - Reardon Enterprises
Reardon Enterprises was founded in 1985 by Jonas and Samuel Reardon.Initially this company was based solely in Santa Fe,New Mexico and sold products only in the U.S.market.Now,this organization has grown to become fifth in the fine glassware industry in the world.It proudly claims the distinction of having 14 manufacturing facilities located on foreign soil.It currently provides its delicate and refined glass products to 24 foreign marketplaces around the world.
Samuel continues to work in the field and feels his expertise in foreign relations is a large part of the reason the company has known such global success.While Jonas contends the factories and workers located on foreign soil should not be treated differently from those in Santa Fe,Samuel contends it is important to know how the other countries operate.Even with the differences in business philosophies and beliefs between the two owners,Reardon Enterprises remains a multi-billion dollar operation with a glistening future ahead of it.
-Jonas has decided that Samuel makes a valid point when he states the importance of knowing the culture of the foreign country in which they wish to conduct business.Jonas has decided to learn as much as he can about the culture of Japan in order to be better prepared for the company's business endeavor there.Which of the following would not be a valued source of information about foreign cultures?

• A) U.S.Department of the Interior
• B) Discussion with individuals who have worked in Japan
• C) Craigshead's International Business
• D) Doing Business in 118 Countries by Price Waterhouse Cooper
• E) Country Report from the Economist

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