Scenario: Gro-Tru Grows to Europe

question 199

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Scenario: Gro-Tru Grows To Europe
Gro-Tru, a maker of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, sees enormous growth potential in Central Europe. The company has received several unsolicited inquiries from potential importers in the region, but in most cases, they have expressed difficulty in getting the hard currency to pay for the imports. Alistair Green, vice president for new business development, is exploring how Gro-Tru might meet the needs of the potential market.
-In his research, Alistair uncovered an arrangement in which industrial equipment was exported in return for products produced by that equipment, an arrangement called ________.

• A) barter
• B) offset
• C) switch trading
• D) buyback

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Definitions:

Human Capital Supply

The availability of individuals in the workforce who possess the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to meet an organization’s needs.

Demand Forecasting

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Human Capital

The abilities, understanding, and expertise held by a person or a group, considered in relation to their worth or expense to a company.

Forecasting Tools

Instruments or software used to predict future trends or outcomes based on current data.