When firms expand into global markets, they are faced with the choice of reducing costs and/or adapting to the local market. when high pressures exist to lower costs, companies should choose a or in order to compete in the global marketplace.

The government of country a has determined there is a coal shortage based on mining reports.as a result of these data, the government decreases coal exports to other nations. access to information country a

Methamphetamine (meth) is an addictive drug made chiefly in small toxic labs (stls) in homes, tents, barns, or hotel rooms. the manufacturing process is dangerous and often results in explosions, burns, and toxic fumes. government entities spend time and resources to find and destroy stls, imprison meth dealers and users, treat addicts, and provide services for affected families. meth cannot be made without ingredients that are also used in cold and allergy medications. arkansas has one of the highest numbers of stls in the united states. to recoup the costs of fighting the meth epidemic, twenty counties in arkansas filed a suit against pfizer, inc., which makes cold and allergy medications. what is pfizer's ethical responsibility here, and to whom is it owed? why?

Commercial agriculture consists of raising food for trade and profit, while subsistence agriculture focuses on -- a. providing the basic needs of the farmer's family b. providing the basic needs of the neighboring communities c. creating more arable land for future use d. obtaining subsidies from governments and corporations