Sterling Auto International (Scenario)

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Sterling Auto International (Scenario)
Sterling Auto International is a successful car manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Over the past year, the company implemented multiple efforts to expand its overseas operations. At a recent shareholder's meeting, attendees questioned the CEO's motivations for authorizing certain aspects of the expansion efforts.
-In discussing the expansion effort to India, the CEO reminded shareholders of Black and Decker's move to partner with the Indian auto retailer Bajaj. The CEO was most likely attempting to justify which of the following?

• A) a joint venture that would position Sterling for long-term sales in India
• B) a marketing effort targeted to American citizens living in India
• C) a price drop to ward off competition from an emerging Indian auto retailer
• D) a new manufacturing protocol based on an efficient Indian production method

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