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In what way does Deepak Singhal describe what it takes to succeed in Africa?
In what way does Deepak Singhal describe what it takes to succeed in Africa?
- Having only wisdom like a lion
- Having only courage like a lion
- Belonging to a smaller community
- Having wisdom and fortitude like a lion (correct)
What is emphasized as a common trait among successful businesses on the continent, according to the text?
What is emphasized as a common trait among successful businesses on the continent, according to the text?
- Avoiding partnerships with local firms
- Focusing solely on international markets
- Ignoring Africa's challenges completely
- Seeing business opportunities within Africa's challenges (correct)
What approach did SABMiller use to have a seat at the table with senior government leaders?
What approach did SABMiller use to have a seat at the table with senior government leaders?
- Ignored government communication
- Started a social media campaign against the government
- Threatened the government with legal action
- Positioned itself as a 'co-collector of tax' (correct)
What did Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, emphasize as the cost of corruption in Africa during an anti-corruption meeting in 2015?
What did Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, emphasize as the cost of corruption in Africa during an anti-corruption meeting in 2015?
What did Transparency International estimate about bribery in Africa?
What did Transparency International estimate about bribery in Africa?
How does the text suggest companies can avoid getting entangled in corruption?
How does the text suggest companies can avoid getting entangled in corruption?
What did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasize as a critical success factor for businesses in Africa?
What did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasize as a critical success factor for businesses in Africa?
How does Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala suggest companies can gain the support and protection of the community?
How does Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala suggest companies can gain the support and protection of the community?
What did Mark Bowman of SABMiller highlight as essential for host countries to view a company positively?
What did Mark Bowman of SABMiller highlight as essential for host countries to view a company positively?
Why does the text mention the need for expatriates to integrate into their local communities?
Why does the text mention the need for expatriates to integrate into their local communities?
