Nick owns FreeLife, a company that imports automated external defibrillators $($AEDs$)$ from Ireland to the United States. FreeLife is organization because its managers take a U$.$S$.$ perspective in running the company. They do not make decisions based on a global approach to their business.

In order to compete in a global economy, companies have to handle social changes, political changes, and cultural differences. Suppose that you want to open a new franchise in Russia. Which of the following actions would be most beneficial to you when handling Russia$$s political system that is similar to guanxi? Check all that apply.

Open multiple franchises at once.

Negotiate slow, general agreements.

Establish a joint venture with the Russian government.

Demand that the franchise be operated according to U$.$S$.$ standards.