Scenario 9.1 Use the Following to Answer the Questions

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Multiple Choice

Scenario 9.1
Use the following to answer the questions.
Harley-Davidson Motors manufactures all of its motorcycles in the U.S.at one of four sites.With a large number of its bikes sold in markets all around the world,it still retains the manufacturing close to the headquarters for several reasons,one being that its management wants to keep close watch on the quality of its products.However,for all the accessories,apparel,and other riding gear,Harley-Davidson contracts out to other manufacturers to produce the items with the Harley name and logo.Some of these items,particularly the apparel,are made in China.Lately,some members of the Harley Owners' Group (HOG) have been complaining to the company about this practice,citing that "everything Harley should be made in America".
-Refer to Scenario 9.1.If Harley-Davidson were to suddenly find its inventory building up in Japan,it might reduce inventory by selling the bikes at below cost prices.This practice is known as

• A)price skimming.
• B)market penetration.
• C)dumping.
• D)differential pricing.
• E)inventory compensation.

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Definitions:

Corporate Takeover

The acquisition of control over a corporation by another company or investor group, typically through the purchase of a majority of its stock.

Shareholder Votes

The rights given to investors in a corporation to vote on key company decisions and elect the board of directors, crucial for corporate governance.

Equity Carve-out

A process where a company sells a portion of the equity of a subsidiary or division to outside investors, typically via an initial public offering.

Divestiture

The sale of assets, operations, divisions, and/or segments of a business to a third party.