One of Sparky's goals is to expand globally. He is most interested in doing business with the nations of the EU. In order to do business with the European Union, Sparky's company should
A) gain ISO 9001 certification.
B) make sure his production workers all belong to an international union.
C) put more emphasis on low cost rather than product quality.
D) buy at least 50 percent of its supplies from countries belonging to the European Union.

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ISO 9001 refers to quality management and assurance standards. These standards provide a common denominator of business quality that is accepted around the world. The EU is demanding that firms wanting to do business with it must be certified as meeting the ISO 9001 standards.

One of Sparky's Goals Is to Expand Globally