Scenario D.Jefferson,the chief executive officer of Midwestern Thermal Systems,decides to explore the idea of opening an office in China and speaks to his chief financial officer,Maria,about it.She pays careful attention to everything he says and restates everything to Jefferson to make sure that she accurately understands his plans.Some employees learn of the plans from their managers,and some of these employees begin spreading the information to other colleagues.
-In order to be able to do business successfully in China,Jefferson should

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To do business successfully in China, it is important to understand the culture, customs, and language of the country. This will help Jefferson navigate potential cultural barriers and communicate effectively with potential business partners. Encouraging contacts in China to learn idiomatic American English, enrolling in a college course on Chinese history, or conducting a search for Chinese American employees may also be helpful, but learning about Chinese culture and language is the most important step.