The Japanese tsunami disaster of March 2011 had a negative effect on the automobile industry. With production and distribution in Japan at a standstill, American auto assembly plants could not get the auto parts that usually come from Japan. “The Japanese Crisis, Terrorism, and American Business," companies must stay flexible, and create appropriate, alternate plans in case they are confronted by unexpected occurrences. These actions are more specifically referred to as Group of answer choices a. operational planning b. contingency planning c. tactical planning d. motivational planning

The Japanese tsunami disaster of March 2011 had a negative effect on the automobile industry. With production and distribution in Japan at a standstill, American auto assembly plants could not get the auto parts that usually come from Japan. “The Japanese Crisis, Terrorism, and American Business," companies must stay flexible, and create appropriate, alternate plans in case they are confronted by unexpected occurrences. These actions are more specifically referred to as Group of answer choices a. operational planning b. contingency planning c. tactical planning d. motivational planning

International Financial Management

14th Edition

ISBN:9780357130698

Author:Madura

Publisher:Madura

Chapter16: Country Risk Analysis

Section: Chapter Questions

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