Returning to Rosie’s submarine shop, she is convinced that a recent move by her corporate headquarters has dramatically increased her business. The product managers in her corporate office introduced sliced ripe Greek olives infused with garlic as an optional topping for the sub sandwiches. Consumers have responded wonderfully to the zesty taste that the olives add to the many sandwich choices. However, the introduction of the olives with the conspicuous “Greek” nomenclature has created some of the following issues:

a) Roger, a peaceful but very patriotic customer has told Rosie that Greek olives are “un-American” and he refuses to make any additional purchases at the shop until the Greek olives are removed. In your opinion, are these Greek olives really harmful to the American economy or are they merely giving customers a tasty garnish to their submarine sandwiches?

b) Roger goes on to say that his smart phone, made by Apple, is a prime example of how great products can be made in America. Is Roger making a logical argument here? You will have to do some research on where the Apple smart phones are manufactured.

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a The use of Greek olives in sandwiches is a nice strategy since ... View the full answer