All of the following are stages in the product life cycle EXCEPT ________.

In an attempt to avoid a _____ from becoming a generic name, companies may use it as an adjective describing the category the product belongs to, like Jell-O Brand Gelatin.

Retro Inc. wanted to reduce the amount of supplies it had on hand at any given time to the minimum required. To accomplish this goal, it implemented a ________ system.

When union and management come to an impasse, Sarah works as a neutral third party who assists them privately and collectively to identify issues and to develop proposals for resolution so that they can reach an agreement. This process is known as ________.

An insurance company was posting a job notice about a new position within the company. The posting stated that a young, tech savvy candidate was needed to manage the newest software upgrades. This posting is illegal under the ________.

Kyle has just accepted a job as an accountant for a large firm. He is deaf, so his employer is expected to accommodate Kyle’s needs with some modified telephone equipment. These reasonable accommodations are legislated under the ________.

Sonja wants to improve the flow of raw materials by putting those materials closest to the workers who use them. Sonja believes this will allow employees to be more efficient and productive. Which aspect of the plant should Sonja consider changing?

Chelsea is a marketing manager and receives a lump sum payment from her company based on the company’s higher-than-normal profits from last year. This compensation is called a ________.

A business that offers potential buyers the opportunity to make purchases either online or in a physical location uses a ________ business model.

Explain the Map-Bridge-Integrate model. How would you implement this into a global company? Please explain a specific tactic you would use at each stage of the MBI.