Bill Henderson is an account representative from the United States for an automotive parts supplier and is meeting with a client team in Japan $.$ This is Bill's first trip to Japan $,$ and unfortunately $,$ he wasn't able to review any information about $"$ doing business in Japan before he left the States $.$ His first meeting with representatives from the prospective client's firm is a dinner $,$ and he is immediately surprised at the formality of the event $.$ All of his counterparts are dressed in business suits $,$ and everyone is addressing him as Mr$.$ Henderson $.$ In addition $,$ the members of the client team seem to be waiting on their supervisor to make the first move $,$ and Bill is beginning to realize that age and seniority are very important to the team members $.$ Bill is growing a little concerned that he may not be successful on this trip because he feels like a fish out of water $.$ Which environmental force has the sales representative encountered $?$ Technological b $.$ Competitive c $.$ Economic $.$ Sociocultural $.$ Ethical