Goto, Inc. is trying to establish a supplier relationship with a parts manufacturer in a small Asian country. Filipe, the purchasing manager, is attempting to get to know the general manager and staff of the company to help finalize the agreement. Filipe is attempting to overcome what type of barrier?
A) physical barrier
B) tariff restriction
C) exchange controls
D) cultural barrier

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Filipe is attempting to establish a relationship with the staff of the supplier company, suggesting that there may be cultural differences to overcome. A physical barrier would refer to geographic distance or transportation issues, tariff restrictions to import and export taxes, and exchange controls to government regulations on foreign currency exchange.

Goto, Inc Is Trying to Establish a Supplier Relationship with a a Parts