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First Business Trip to Asia (Scenario)

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First Business Trip to Asia (Scenario)
Jeff Elliott is on a flight across the Pacific and is excited about his first business trip to Asia. Born and raised in Alberta, Jeff is a manager for a rapidly growing Calgary-based company. His current mission is to scout out potential locations in Asia and develop an international expansion strategy for his company. There are many options, including maintaining the business's head office in Canada and sending over company representatives when necessary or developing a separate company in Asia and hiring locals to manage the business. Jeff's trip will take him to Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China. He is looking forward to learning more about the business practices and customs of each country and is not too worried about the fact that he only speaks English. Jeff has heard that English is considered the main international business language, and he anticipates that most Asians will be able to speak it.
-If Jeff's company eliminated country-designated locations and reorganized based on industry groups,it would best be described as a ________.

Definitions:

Uniform Business Act

The Uniform Business Act is a standardized set of laws designed to regulate business and commercial transactions across different jurisdictions in a consistent manner.

Uniform Commercial Code

The Uniform Commercial Code is a comprehensive set of laws governing all commercial transactions in the United States.

Joint Proprietorship

A business ownership structure where two or more individuals share the ownership, responsibilities, and liabilities of the business.

Partnership

A business structure in which two or more individuals manage and operate a business in accordance with the terms and objectives set out in a Partnership Agreement.