Japanese Supercenter (Scenario) the Tag-Mart Chain of Discount Superstores Is Nearing Completion of Nearing
Japanese Supercenter (Scenario)
The Tag-Mart chain of discount superstores is nearing completion of its new supercenter in Tokyo. The Tokyo store is the first foreign store for the large U.S.-based company. Tag-Mart offers a large variety of products at virtually unbeatable prices. A group of Tag-Mart representatives has traveled to Tokyo to inspect the new store and hire a store manager. The top two contenders for the position are Hisako Aoki and Takematsu Sato. Aoki has 25 years of experience managing a local department store renowned for its customer service. Sato, born and raised in Japan, earned a college degree in the U.S. before working six years as a manager at a Texas Tag-Mart.
-Which of the following best supports the selection of Sato over Aoki?
A) Sato is familiar with both Tag-Mart operations as well as the local customs in Japan.
B) Sato is no more skilled in employee training techniques than Aoki.
C) Sato is clearly more relationship-oriented than Aoki.
D) Sato is likely to discourage homogenization of cultures.
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