EIB Test April 2008 | Page 177

Cultural Adjustments 1. Los Angeles, United States. Characteristic  The second largest metropolitan area in the United States  Many satellite cities near Los Angeles  California has the largest population in America  Different ethnic groups  A lot of tourists and international students Cultural strategy The headquarters of The Dresser is in Los Angeles which is located in California State. The strategic point in the US is that there are numerous people who are willing to use The Dresser. The main customers we noticed are many students who don’t need formal suits frequently. Also, a lot of international student are in Los Angeles. The Dresser will provide services especially for students by suggesting low price. 2. Seoul, Korea Characteristic  Capital city of Korea  Many university student and business people  Young people have interested in fashion a lot  Tend to prefer name-brand products