Giving Up One's Original Cultural Identity and Moving into Full

question 31

Multiple Choice

Giving up one's original cultural identity and moving into full participation in a new culture is ______.

• A) assimilation
• B) integration
• C) marginalization
• D) separation

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Definitions:

Backward Integration

A business strategy where a company expands its role to fulfill tasks formerly completed by businesses up the supply chain, often including the acquisition of or merger with suppliers.

Keiretsus

A Japanese term for a group of affiliated companies that form a tight-knit alliance to work toward mutual business goals.

Response Strategy

A plan of actions designed to address specific challenges, changes, or opportunities in the business environment.

Inventory

The items or goods a company holds for the purpose of resale or production, including raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.