The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided, for e.g., 1234.
- In the past, companies with international aspirations simply familiarised themselves with any differences in the legal system or in the procedures used in the day-to-day business of import and export.
- Modern trade, however, demands more from companies.
- Today, the company seeking international success must also understand the people who live and work in countries they deal with, how they think, behave and do business.
- To succeed in today's global market place, it is essential to learn as much as possible about the conditions in overseas markets.
The sentences given below, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labelled with a number. Decide on the most logical order and enter the sequence of numbers in the space provided, for e.g., 1234.
- In the past, companies with international aspirations simply familiarised themselves with any differences in the legal system or in the procedures used in the day-to-day business of import and export.
- Modern trade, however, demands more from companies.
- Today, the company seeking international success must also understand the people who live and work in countries they deal with, how they think, behave and do business.
- To succeed in today's global market place, it is essential to learn as much as possible about the conditions in overseas markets.
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Solution
The passage talks about evolving requirements for international business success.
Link A (1 → 2): "However" in sentence 2 creates contrast with "In the past" from sentence 1.
Link B (2 → 3): "Today" in sentence 3 continues the modern perspective introduced by "Modern trade" in sentence 2.
Introduction: Sentence 4 is the introducing sentence because it establishes the general topic of global marketplace success.
Conclusion: Sentence 3 is the concluding sentence because it specifies current requirements for international business.
Assembling: General topic introduction, then historical context, contrast with modern needs, specific current requirements.
Hence the correct order is 4123