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During the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, what did Coca-Cola do to support its employees?
During the Ebola epidemic in West Africa, what did Coca-Cola do to support its employees?
- Reduced the number of employees to minimize the risk of infection
- Provided medical insurance for employees who contracted Ebola
- Closed down all operations in the affected countries
- Ensured all employees were paid their salary on time and provided training to avoid getting infected (correct)
What was Coca-Cola's response when a bottler in the DRC wanted to use standard plastic bottles instead of the iconic curved ones?
What was Coca-Cola's response when a bottler in the DRC wanted to use standard plastic bottles instead of the iconic curved ones?
- Insisted that the brand standards should remain the same everywhere (correct)
- Agreed to use standard plastic bottles to make the beverage more affordable
- Decided not to sell Coke in the DRC anymore
- Allowed the bottler to use any packaging of their choice
What approach did Coca-Cola take to expand its on-the-ground presence in its African markets?
What approach did Coca-Cola take to expand its on-the-ground presence in its African markets?
- Focusing only on organic growth without any acquisitions or partnerships
- Selling off its existing partnership network
- Acquiring new brands and facilities and making strategic partnerships (correct)
- Reducing its presence by closing down facilities
