Question

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 selected a large beverage manufacturer located in China. Kevin Burns 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)Fizzy executives hope to have other business deals with the Chinese firm in the future.B)Fizzy executives want to demonstrate their aggressiveness and present factual appeals.C)Fizzy executives want to ensure compliance with the ringi system at the Chinese firm.D)Fizzy executives are not certain as to who has decision-making authority at the Chinese firm.

Answer 1

A. Fizzy executives hope to have other business deals with the Chinese firm in the future.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the scenario it is observed that the names of the other three top-level executives are not mentioned, this shows the importance of Kevin's role in the company. To a great extent, Kevin could be considered as the head of the team negotiating in China.

It is also possible to establish the fact that the business deal to be negotiated with the Chinese firm is not the only business to be handled by the firm but rather an open door to other business deals with the firm in the future.

Kevin who is the team lead is expected to be the primary negotiator for his role among the top-level executives in Fizzy.