AgroPharm Is Searching for a Top-Level Executive

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Multiple Choice

AgroPharm is searching for a top-level executive. AgroPharm has marketed its products only to U.S. farmers and agribusinesses in the past. Now, the company plans to expand operations to Mexico and Central America in the next 2 years. To maximize the chances of success it is critical that the new executive:

• A) be of Hispanic descent.
• B) have international experience.
• C) possess an advanced degree in animal science.
• D) have a background in managing agribusiness firms.

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