Evaluating Overseas Market Expansion
質問 1
What is the purpose of the meeting?
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解説
CEOが proceed with our expansion into the Southeast Asian market(東南アジア市場への拡大を進める)と言及しているため、正解は「To discuss a potential international expansion」です。他の選択肢については、合併(merger)や予算(budget)、四半期報告書(quarterly sales report)については会話の中で言及されていません。
質問 2
What concern does the man mention regarding the expansion?
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解説
財務担当者が fluctuating exchange rates(変動する為替レート)について懸念を述べているため、正解は「Unstable exchange rates」です。労働力(labor)、規制(regulations)、不動産コスト(real estate costs)については会話の中で言及されていません。
質問 3
What will the man do next?
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解説
会話の最後に、財務担当者が prepare a revised sensitivity analysis(修正した感度分析を準備する)と述べているため、正解は「Prepare a sensitivity analysis」です。物流パートナーへの連絡(Contact a logistics partner)は別の担当者が行う予定であり、その他の選択肢については言及されていません。
スクリプト
M1: Thank you both for joining this session. We need to decide whether to proceed with our expansion into the Southeast Asian market. The preliminary feasibility study is on the table. W1: I've reviewed the logistics report. While the market demand is high, our current supply chain infrastructure in that region is quite underdeveloped, which could lead to significant delivery delays. M2: That's a valid concern. From a fiscal perspective, I'm also worried about the fluctuating exchange rates in those territories. Our projected profit margins are quite slim if we don't hedge our currency exposure effectively. M1: I see. We cannot afford a high-risk entry. We need more concrete data on how these variables might impact our bottom line before we commit any capital. W1: I agree. I'll contact our local logistics partners to get a more detailed breakdown of the transport costs and lead times. M2: And I will prepare a revised sensitivity analysis that includes several different currency volatility scenarios.