•what downsizing targeting methods do you feel are the most effective? • which are the least effective, and why? • if you had to terminate an employee who you thought had the potential for violence, what would you do?

What is the difference between secure bonds and naked bonds?

1. the political environment in india has proven to be critical to company performance for both pepsico and coca-cola india. what specific aspects of the political environment have played key roles? could these effects have been anticipated prior to market entry? if not, could developments in the political arena have been handled better by each company? 2. timing of entry into the indian market brought different results for pepsico and coca-cola india. what benefits or disadvantages accrued as a result of earlier or later market entry? 3. the indian market is enormous in terms of population and geography. how have the two companies responded to the sheer scale of operations in india in terms of product policies, promotional activities, pricing policies, and distribution arrangements? 4. “global localization” (glocalization) is a policy that both companies have implemented successfully. give examples for each company from the case.

Alocal barnes and noble bookstore ordered 80 marketing books but received 60 books. what percent of the order was missing?