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Concept is a highly touted startup venture in distributed data processing computers. The company has only made one sale to date, but has an order backlog for its unique product and expects an almost vertical growth curve. The company has been courted seriously by potential partners in France and the United Kingdom. Management wishes to decide how best to set up distribution in Europe.

Raises issues on monitoring and controlling flight demonstration costs for the Westwind business jet. Atlantic's marketing vice president is concerned about rising demonstration costs, but doesn't wish to deny solid prospects an evaluation ride. He asks the general manager of the division to formulate a policy meeting both of these goals. Intended for use in the marketing policy section of the marketing implementation course.