Use the Closing Case in Chapter 12, Advanced Biomedical Devices: Assessing Readiness to Export, answer the 4 questions below. Mark each section with the appropriate question number, e.g. Question #1. Present your responses in bullet point form. Initial Postings will not require paragraphs.

1. Do you believe ABDs products have reached a state of readiness to begin exporting to Europe? Describe necessary areas of readiness achieved. Describe necessary areas of readiness not yet reached. Make responses specific to ABD.
2. Can ABD begin exporting to emerging markets? Describe necessary areas of readiness reached. Describe necessary areas of readiness not yet achieved. Make responses specific to ABD.
3. Does management at ABD possess the appropriate knowledge, skills, and capabilities for internationalization? Justify your answer.
4. What steps should management take to better prepare the firm, managers, and employees to internationalize?