Fizzy Is an American Firm That Manufactures Carbonated Soft Drinks

Fizzy is an American firm that manufactures carbonated soft drinks. Fizzy executives want to enter the global market, and they are considering the idea of a joint venture with a beverage company located overseas. After conducting research on different beverage firms, Fizzy executives have narrowed the list of possibilities to a large beverage manufacturer located in China. Kevin Washburn and three other top-level executives at Fizzy have been assigned to the negotiating team. The team has flown to China to negotiate the details of the joint venture. Which of the following best supports Kevin's argument that he should be the primary negotiator?

A) Kevin has an aggressive personality.
B) Kevin leads all negotiations with U.S. firms.
C) Kevin is the oldest person on the negotiating team.
D) Kevin is the youngest person on the negotiating team.