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Refer to the scenario below to answer the following questions.
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:

After-Tax Rate

The rate of return on an investment after accounting for taxes, more reflective of the net gain to the investor.

Safety Of Principal

The assurance that an investment will be repaid or retained, primarily concerning the preservation of invested capital.

Diversified Portfolio

An investment strategy that involves spreading investments across various asset classes to reduce risk.

Investment Horizon

The length of time an investor expects to hold an investment before liquidating it.