Mattel was meeting the demands of the consumer. If the company were to attempt to sell the typical white, blond-haired Barbie, the market would be slim in a Japanese culture. For Mattel to go global with their product, they must be willing to adjust that product for the demands of the market.
Even though President Reagan was absolved of any guilt in the Iran-Contra Affair, he was harshly criticized for "<span>not knowing what was going on with his National Security subordinates" since he was often unaware that they were making moves to remedy the situation.</span>