Thomas Bernerd,Inc

question 65

Multiple Choice

Thomas Bernerd,Inc.Thomas Bernerd,Inc.,manufactures and sells reclining furniture.The company currently operates in the United States but wishes to expand overseas.The company managers have been contemplating the best way to enter the foreign market.At first,the management felt it would be in the company's best interest to let a foreign company use its product and brand in exchange for a royalty.The managers recognized,however,that before the company decided on its foreign strategy it needed to think through all the steps required to enter an international market.As such,the managers believed they needed to consult with some type of agency to help their firm compete more effectively in the global marketplace.After all the research was completed,the senior managers realized that they wanted to export their product.The managers decided that the transport carrier would notify them when the merchandise was shipped.This would avoid any confusion about lost shipments and ensure better communication with the receiving parties.
-Refer to Thomas Bernerd,Inc.Which of the following alternatives could have worked as a link between the managers at Thomas Bernerd,Inc.and the buyer from a different country?

• A) International barter
• B) Counter trade
• C) Trading company
• D) Comparative trader
• E) Foreign-exchange control

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Definitions:

PLC Motion Control System

A system utilized within a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to govern the movement and positioning of machines or mechanical parts.

Stepper Motor

A type of electric motor that moves in discrete steps, allowing precise control of position and speed, often used in automation and robotics.

Serial Data Transmission

The process of transmitting data one bit at a time, sequentially, over a communication channel.

DC

Direct Current, a form of electrical current that flows in one direction, commonly used in batteries and electronic devices.