A ________ VMS integrates successive stages of production and distribution under single ownership

A firm would be most likely to use backward invention in which of the following situations?

A) when it needs to offer a less complex product in a foreign market than it sells elsewhere B) when it has decided to rely on a straight extension strategy C) when it first markets a product internationally D) when it participates in a free trade zone E) when it relies on the practice of dumping

In a meeting with Katie, a human resources representative, Kofi threatened to call his lawyer and "sue the pants off" the employer for the egregious way in which his supervisor treated him

Katie asked Kofi what the problem was and whether he would be willing to talk further about why he felt so strongly so that perhaps a workable solution could be achieved. a. Both Kofi and Katie were pursuing a rights-based approach to resolving a conflict. b. Kofi was pursuing a rights-based approach to resolving a conflict, and Katie was pursuing an interest-based approach. b. Kofi was pursuing a power-based approach to resolving a conflict and Katie was pursuing a rights-based approach. c. Kofi was pursuing a power-based approach, and Katie was pursuing an interest-based approach.