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Jane works at a manufacturing organisation based in Europe. The organisation has recently decided to open a new factory in a South-East Asian country…

Jane works at a manufacturing organisation based in Europe. The organisation has recently decided to open a new factory in a South-East Asian country and Jane is to head up the project to launch the new factory. She has decided to fly out to the new site ahead of opening to do some research into the local culture and assess how the differences in culture may impact upon the company as a whole. The CFO of Jane's company thinks that this is a bad idea and a waste of money. Should Jane go?

Answer options

A: yes – understanding the local culture will be important in incorporating the new site into the company Correct answer

B: yes – Jane should take advantage of the free trip to learn the language

C: no – it is racist to assume that the culture is different

D: no – the CFO is correct that this would be a waste of money because Jane does not speak the local language

Correct Answer:

A. yes – understanding the local culture will be important in incorporating the new site into the company

Explanation

Understanding the local culture is crucial for integrating the new factory and ensuring the project's success.

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