Ted, a manager at Global Manufacturing, is analyzing trends in economic variables to predict future exchange rates that might affect the MNE's international operations. Which of the following is Ted most likely doing?

Which of the following is not a barrier to concentration?

(a) telephone calls, (b) interruptions by employees or co-workers, (c) noise, (d) lack of motivation, (e) analog clocks.

Which of the following is a good way to improve the readability of a message?

A) Make it easy to skim B) Avoid lists and bullets C) Highlight every key detail D) Use long paragraphs E) Avoid all use of jargon