[p][/p] [p]47. while serving as a track coach, bowerman tried to design running shoes that were lighter and more shock-absorbent. [/p] [p]48. during his visit to japan, knight convinced the officials of the onitsuka tiger company that its product would have potentials in the u.s. [/p] [p]49. blue ribbon sports as unable to hire experts due to the absence of established athletic footwear in north america. [/p] [p]50. in the early years of nike, communication within the company was usually carried out informally. [/p] [p]51. what qualities of bowerman’s teams formed the basis of nike’s early management style? [/p] [p]the team spirit and shared valves of the athlets. [/p]