Subjective dimensions of culture $($Scenario$)$

In the last two years, the sales of consumer electronics in China have risen by $9\mathrm{.}4$ percent. Moreover, the market is becoming increasingly competitive since a large number of Japanese, European, and American manufacturers are building factories to face the competition from lowcost Chinese manufacturers. Grande Co$.$ is a U$.$S$.-$based consumer electronics manufacturer that has been negotiating with Chinese authorities for eight years to open a factory in the country. Since Grande has spent significant time and energy on negotiation in the past eight years, they should quit and set up a factory in a more responsive society.

Which of the following, if true, strengthens the conclusion of the above passage?

The management of Grande is characterized by a host country mind$-$set.

American companies best thrive in cultures that are deal$-$oriented.

For the Chinese, relationship is less important than business deals.

In China, companies belonging to deal$-$oriented cultures have been the most successful