Question 1

What is true of nationalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more a country feels threatened by some outside force the less nationalistic the country becomes. 
B)  A call to "buy our country's products only" is one form of manifestation of national feelings. 
C)  Nationalist feelings lead to loss of control over foreign investment. 
D)  The more a country's domestic economy declines, the less nationalistic it becomes. 
E)  Nationalistic feelings are not prevalent in economically prosperous countries. 
A)  The more a country feels threatened by some outside force the less nationalistic the country becomes. 
B)  A call to "buy our country's products only" is one form of manifestation of national feelings. 
C)  Nationalist feelings lead to loss of control over foreign investment. 
D)  The more a country's domestic economy declines, the less nationalistic it becomes. 
E)  Nationalistic feelings are not prevalent in economically prosperous countries.

Question 2

What principle U.S. agency supports U.S. businesses abroad?

Accepted Answer

A)  State Department of Entrepreneurship 
B)  Better Business Bureau 
C)  Department of Commerce 
D)  Department of Foreign Relations 
E)  Department of Defense 
A)  State Department of Entrepreneurship 
B)  Better Business Bureau 
C)  Department of Commerce 
D)  Department of Foreign Relations 
E)  Department of Defense

Question 3

Monarchy, like ________, is a form of government ruled by one.

Accepted Answer

A)  aristocracy 
B)  dictatorship 
C)  democracy 
D)  monopoly 
E)  oligarchy 
A)  aristocracy 
B)  dictatorship 
C)  democracy 
D)  monopoly 
E)  oligarchy

Question 4

International warfare is fast gaining popularity among nations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

While expanding the investment base of a company, what can be used as a powerful ally in dealing with threats of government takeovers or harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  banks that have lent money to the host government 
B)  the World Trade Organization 
C)  the International Labor Organization 
D)  regional trade blocs 
E)  opposing political parties 
A)  banks that have lent money to the host government 
B)  the World Trade Organization 
C)  the International Labor Organization 
D)  regional trade blocs 
E)  opposing political parties

Question 6

In the context of international law, a ________ governs its own territory and may enter into agreements with other nations.

Accepted Answer

A)  bounded 
B)  sovereign 
C)  legal 
D)  liberal 
E)  neutral 
A)  bounded 
B)  sovereign 
C)  legal 
D)  liberal 
E)  neutral

Question 7

In North Korea, foreign investors or producers are required to sell products at prices stated by the North Korean government rather than letting market value and demand determine the prices. This implies that there is application of

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange controls. 
B)  local-content laws. 
C)  import restrictions. 
D)  tax controls. 
E)  price controls. 
A)  exchange controls. 
B)  local-content laws. 
C)  import restrictions. 
D)  tax controls. 
E)  price controls.

Question 8

Due to advancements in technology, it is relatively easy to determine whether a cyber attack has been launched by a rogue state, a terrorist, or a hacker as a prank.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) does not result in the loss of national sovereignty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

If there is a substantial amount of capital leaving a country, what is a country most likely to implement to control the situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange controls 
B)  local-content laws 
C)  import restrictions 
D)  tax controls 
E)  price controls 
A)  exchange controls 
B)  local-content laws 
C)  import restrictions 
D)  tax controls 
E)  price controls

Question 11

Nationalistic feelings in general bear no relation to the domestic economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What are the conditions under which relations between governments and MNCs are generally positive?

Accepted Answer

Relations between governments and MNCs a

Question 13

An attempt to lessen political risks by paying those in power to intervene on behalf of the multinational company is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A)  subornation. 
B)  protectionism. 
C)  political payoff. 
D)  buyout. 
E)  rake-off. 
A)  subornation. 
B)  protectionism. 
C)  political payoff. 
D)  buyout. 
E)  rake-off.

Question 14

As cultural and political scenarios vary so widely across nations, there is no way to generalize the tendency for a particular product to be politically sensitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which form of terrorism is most likely to use the Internet to inflict damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Germterrorism 
B)  Bioterrorism 
C)  Cyberterrorism 
D)  Ecoterrorism 
E)  Narcoterrorism 
A)  Germterrorism 
B)  Bioterrorism 
C)  Cyberterrorism 
D)  Ecoterrorism 
E)  Narcoterrorism

Question 16

Products that have or are perceived to have an effect on the environment are more likely to be politically sensitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Licensing is not effective in situations where the technology is unique and the risk is high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Adherence to the WTO inevitably means

Accepted Answer

A)  a definite increase in import tariffs worldwide. 
B)  the loss of national security to a large extent. 
C)  reduction in world trade of at least 70 percent. 
D)  the loss of some degree of national sovereignty. 
E)  complete stoppage of foreign direct investments. 
A)  a definite increase in import tariffs worldwide. 
B)  the loss of national security to a large extent. 
C)  reduction in world trade of at least 70 percent. 
D)  the loss of some degree of national sovereignty. 
E)  complete stoppage of foreign direct investments.

Question 19

What event caused a drop in "economic freedom" in the United States, according to the Heritage Foundation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hurricane Katrina 
B)  the war in Iran 
C)  Obamacare 
D)  the bombing of the World Trade Towers 
E)  the economic stimulus of 2008-2009 
A)  Hurricane Katrina 
B)  the war in Iran 
C)  Obamacare 
D)  the bombing of the World Trade Towers 
E)  the economic stimulus of 2008-2009

Question 20

Which strategy is most effective in minimizing political risks for a multinational corporation in situations in which the technology is unique and the risk is high?

Accepted Answer

A)  trade embargo 
B)  licensing 
C)  expanding the investment base 
D)  planned confiscation 
E)  expropriation 
A)  trade embargo 
B)  licensing 
C)  expanding the investment base 
D)  planned confiscation 
E)  expropriation

What is true of nationalism?

What principle U.S. agency supports U.S. businesses abroad?

Monarchy, like ________, is a form of government ruled by one.

International warfare is fast gaining popularity among nations.

While expanding the investment base of a company, what can be used as a powerful ally in dealing with threats of government takeovers or harassment?

In the context of international law, a ________ governs its own territory and may enter into agreements with other nations.

In North Korea, foreign investors or producers are required to sell products at prices stated by the North Korean government rather than letting market value and demand determine the prices. This implies that there is application of

Due to advancements in technology, it is relatively easy to determine whether a cyber attack has been launched by a rogue state, a terrorist, or a hacker as a prank.

Adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) does not result in the loss of national sovereignty.

If there is a substantial amount of capital leaving a country, what is a country most likely to implement to control the situation?

Nationalistic feelings in general bear no relation to the domestic economy.

What are the conditions under which relations between governments and MNCs are generally positive?

An attempt to lessen political risks by paying those in power to intervene on behalf of the multinational company is referred to as a

As cultural and political scenarios vary so widely across nations, there is no way to generalize the tendency for a particular product to be politically sensitive.

Which form of terrorism is most likely to use the Internet to inflict damage?

Products that have or are perceived to have an effect on the environment are more likely to be politically sensitive.

Licensing is not effective in situations where the technology is unique and the risk is high.

Adherence to the WTO inevitably means

What event caused a drop in "economic freedom" in the United States, according to the Heritage Foundation?

Which strategy is most effective in minimizing political risks for a multinational corporation in situations in which the technology is unique and the risk is high?

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Exam 6: The Political Environment: a Critical Concern

What is true of nationalism?

What principle U.S. agency supports U.S. businesses abroad?

Monarchy, like ________, is a form of government ruled by one.

International warfare is fast gaining popularity among nations.

While expanding the investment base of a company, what can be used as a powerful ally in dealing with threats of government takeovers or harassment?

In the context of international law, a ________ governs its own territory and may enter into agreements with other nations.

In North Korea, foreign investors or producers are required to sell products at prices stated by the North Korean government rather than letting market value and demand determine the prices. This implies that there is application of

Due to advancements in technology, it is relatively easy to determine whether a cyber attack has been launched by a rogue state, a terrorist, or a hacker as a prank.

Adherence to the World Trade Organization (WTO) does not result in the loss of national sovereignty.

If there is a substantial amount of capital leaving a country, what is a country most likely to implement to control the situation?

Nationalistic feelings in general bear no relation to the domestic economy.

What are the conditions under which relations between governments and MNCs are generally positive?

An attempt to lessen political risks by paying those in power to intervene on behalf of the multinational company is referred to as a

As cultural and political scenarios vary so widely across nations, there is no way to generalize the tendency for a particular product to be politically sensitive.

Which form of terrorism is most likely to use the Internet to inflict damage?

Products that have or are perceived to have an effect on the environment are more likely to be politically sensitive.

Licensing is not effective in situations where the technology is unique and the risk is high.

Adherence to the WTO inevitably means

What event caused a drop in "economic freedom" in the United States, according to the Heritage Foundation?

Which strategy is most effective in minimizing political risks for a multinational corporation in situations in which the technology is unique and the risk is high?

The Scope and Challenge of International Marketing

The Dynamic Environment of International Trade

History and Geography: the Foundations of Culture

Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets

Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

The International Legal Environment: Playing by the Rules

Developing a Global Vision Through Marketing Research

Economic Development and the Americas

Europe, Africa, and the Middle East

The Asia Pacific Region

Global Marketing Management: Planning and Organization

Products and Services for Consumers

Products and Services for Businesses

International Marketing Channels

Integrated Marketing Communications and International Advertising

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Pricing for International Markets

Inventive Negotiations With International Customers, Partners, and Regulators

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