Question 1

Insert transitional elements in the following paragraph to make the writing flow smoother:

"Having to face stiff competition throughout the world, Yamaha had to make some changes. The company introduced new products. Yamaha's management team set out to rebuild the company's production process. New products were coming to market and the company was turning a profit. Yamaha's quality standards were not on par with those of its foreign competitors. Yamaha's costs were still among the highest in the industry. Yamaha made a U-turn and restructured the company's organizational structure. Yamaha's efforts have paid off."