The Value of Partnerships Guide Questions:

1. What is the main idea of this article?
2. According to this article, what or who is the key to build a new or expand a business?
3. According to this article, what did the author's colleague experience during 1990s?
   
4. What do you think is the cause of that problem?
   
5. According to this article, how did they solve the problem?
6. What are the common reasons why some businessmen or companies make partnerships with other companies or businessmen?
   
7. Do you think this is a good business strategy? Why?
8. What are the advantages of entering in a partnership?
9. What are the disadvantages of entering in a partnership?
   
10. Who are the most famous partners in your country? Why do you think they are famous?
11. According to this article, it is important that business partners can support each others weaknesses. Why do you think this is important?
12. According to this article, business partners should enjoy working together. How do you think they can do this?
13. Do you think business partners should have same or compatible styles? Why?
14. If you will be given the chance to make or build a business, which one do you prefer? Do you want to run your business alone or you want to enter in a partnership agreement? Why?
15. If you will be given the chance to choose from the famous Japanese or American Businessmen, who do you want to be your partner? Why did you choose him or her?