Which of the Following Would Be the BEST Illustration of the "Alien

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the BEST illustration of the "alien status" found in the political and legal arena that sometimes cause problems for international marketers as they attempt to doing business in foreign countries?

• A) A company in the U.K. recently purchased Ben & Jerry's ice cream operations.
• B) The Indian government told Coca-Cola that it must reveal its "secret formula" if it wished to continue doing business in India.
• C) Richard Branson's Virgin Cola was not widely accepted in the United States.
• D) French Canadians prefer French to English when conducting business in Canada.
• E) British Airlines and Japan Airlines join American Airlines to form OneWorld Alliance.

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Definitions:

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Social Identity Theory

A psychological theory that posits individuals derive part of their self-concept from their perceived membership in a relevant social group, influencing their behavior and attitudes.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Non-Verbal Cues

Forms of communication without words, such as gestures, facial expressions, posture, and tone of voice, which can convey a wide range of messages.