The Cell Phone Divisions of Toshiba,Sharp,and Other Japanese Companies Prospered

question 54

Multiple Choice

The cell phone divisions of Toshiba,Sharp,and other Japanese companies prospered by focusing on the domestic market.When handset sales in Japan slowed a few years ago,the Japanese companies realized that Nokia,Motorola,and Samsung already dominated key world markets.Atsutoshi Nishida,president of Toshiba,noted,"We were thinking only about Japan.We really missed our chance." This example illustrates:

• A) geocentric orientation.
• B) regiocentric orientation.
• C) polycentric orientation.
• D) ethnocentric orientation.
• E) poor globalization orientation.

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Definitions:

Control Groups

Groups in experimental research that do not receive the treatment being tested, allowing for comparison with the experimental group.

Experimental Effects

Refers to the impact that the process of conducting an experiment can have on the subjects or outcomes, often leading to changes not directly related to the variables being studied.

Correlation Coefficient

A quantifiable metric demonstrating the degree to which several variables co-vary.

Important Factors

Elements or conditions that are significant or crucial in achieving an outcome or understanding a situation.