Question 1

Generally speaking,international trade results in:

Accepted Answer

A) lower prices for goods. 
B) higher prices for goods. 
C) stabilizing prices. 
D) high inflation rate. 
E) low inflation rate. 
A) lower prices for goods. 
B) higher prices for goods. 
C) stabilizing prices. 
D) high inflation rate. 
E) low inflation rate.

Question 2

What is offset and why is it important in global marketing? How can it be distinguished from counterpurchase?

Accepted Answer

Offset is a reciprocal arrangement where

Question 3

When one of the parties to a barter transaction is not willing to accept the goods included in the transaction,that party is likely to utilize the services of a:

Accepted Answer

A) switch trader. 
B) Foreign Trade Organization. 
C) Foreign Sales Corporation. 
D) Mittelstand owner. 
E) broker. 
A) switch trader. 
B) Foreign Trade Organization. 
C) Foreign Sales Corporation. 
D) Mittelstand owner. 
E) broker.

Question 4

Parallel importing occurs when companies employ a(n)________ multinational pricing policy that calls for setting different prices in different country markets.

Accepted Answer

A) ethnocentric 
B) polycentric 
C) regiocentric 
D) geocentric 
E) extension 
A) ethnocentric 
B) polycentric 
C) regiocentric 
D) geocentric 
E) extension

Question 5

Denmark and Sweden have a VAT of 25 percent,the highest rate in the European Union.Moreover,Sweden taxes luxury goods heavily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ is derived from the price required to be competitive in the global marketplace.

Accepted Answer

A) Market-based transfer price 
B) Cost-based transfer price 
C) Negotiated transfer price 
D) Horizontal price 
E) Vertical price 
A) Market-based transfer price 
B) Cost-based transfer price 
C) Negotiated transfer price 
D) Horizontal price 
E) Vertical price

Question 7

When a seller has agreed to deliver goods to a buyer at a place the buyer names in the country of import,with all costs,including duties paid,it is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A) DDP. 
B) FCA. 
C) FAS. 
D) FOB. 
E) CIF. 
A) DDP. 
B) FCA. 
C) FAS. 
D) FOB. 
E) CIF.

Question 8

Nintendo was fined nearly $150 million after it was determined that the video game company had colluded with European distributors.The distributors in countries with lower retail prices had agreed not to sell to retailers in countries with high prices.This is a classic example of:

Accepted Answer

A) price skimming. 
B) market penetration. 
C) price bundling. 
D) price fixing. 
E) transfer pricing. 
A) price skimming. 
B) market penetration. 
C) price bundling. 
D) price fixing. 
E) transfer pricing.

Question 9

Historically,many companies that used the ________ for pricing were located in the Pacific Rim.

Accepted Answer

A) skimming strategy 
B) penetration strategy 
C) cost-based strategy 
D) price ceiling strategy 
E) transfer pricing strategy 
A) skimming strategy 
B) penetration strategy 
C) cost-based strategy 
D) price ceiling strategy 
E) transfer pricing strategy

Question 10

If a company's home currency strengthens,it is:

Accepted Answer

A) a favorable turn of events for the typical exporter. 
B) an unfavorable turn of events for the typical exporter. 
C) a favorable turn of events since the revenues increase in home currency. 
D) an unfavorable turn of events for exporter's home country. 
E) neither favorable nor unfavorable turn of events for the typical exporter. 
A) a favorable turn of events for the typical exporter. 
B) an unfavorable turn of events for the typical exporter. 
C) a favorable turn of events since the revenues increase in home currency. 
D) an unfavorable turn of events for exporter's home country. 
E) neither favorable nor unfavorable turn of events for the typical exporter.

Question 11

Which of the following forms of countertrade does not require use of money or credit between parties?

Accepted Answer

A) barter 
B) switch trading 
C) offset 
D) compensation trading 
E) none of the above 
A) barter 
B) switch trading 
C) offset 
D) compensation trading 
E) none of the above

Question 12

When Tag Heuer,a marketer of luxury watches,takes out newspaper ads urging consumers to purchase Tag Heuer products from authorized dealers only,the company is most likely attempting to combat the ________ problem.

Accepted Answer

A) countertrade 
B) market holding 
C) price escalation 
D) gray market 
E) market skimming 
A) countertrade 
B) market holding 
C) price escalation 
D) gray market 
E) market skimming

Question 13

All import charges are assessed against the:

Accepted Answer

A) ex-works price. 
B) rigid cost-plus price. 
C) estimated future cost price. 
D) flexible cost-plus price. 
E) landed price. 
A) ex-works price. 
B) rigid cost-plus price. 
C) estimated future cost price. 
D) flexible cost-plus price. 
E) landed price.

Question 14

If a company sells products in export markets at prices that are below fair market value and that can harm producers in the export market,that company may be accused of:

Accepted Answer

A) market skimming. 
B) using offsets. 
C) pursuing artificially high margins. 
D) dumping. 
E) gray marketing. 
A) market skimming. 
B) using offsets. 
C) pursuing artificially high margins. 
D) dumping. 
E) gray marketing.

Question 15

Free alongside ship (FAS)named port is the Incoterm for a transaction in which the seller places the shipment alongside the vessel upon which the goods will be transported out of the country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A market penetration pricing strategy calls for setting price levels that are high enough to quickly build market share.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Give an example as to how razors and blades type of pricing will be profitable in global markets.

Accepted Answer

Here is an example that illustrate the c

Question 18

A market ________ pricing strategy calls for setting price levels that are low enough to quickly build market share.

Accepted Answer

A) gray 
B) skimming 
C) penetration 
D) holding 
E) cost-based 
A) gray 
B) skimming 
C) penetration 
D) holding 
E) cost-based

Question 19

The most general term for the global phenomenon involving reciprocal business interactions between parties in various countries is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) switch trading. 
B) barter. 
C) offset. 
D) compensation trading. 
E) countertrade. 
A) switch trading. 
B) barter. 
C) offset. 
D) compensation trading. 
E) countertrade.

Question 20

Many companies that are active in the 19 nations of the euro zone are adjusting to the new cross-border transparency of prices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Generally speaking,international trade results in:

What is offset and why is it important in global marketing? How can it be distinguished from counterpurchase?

When one of the parties to a barter transaction is not willing to accept the goods included in the transaction,that party is likely to utilize the services of a:

Parallel importing occurs when companies employ a(n)________ multinational pricing policy that calls for setting different prices in different country markets.

Denmark and Sweden have a VAT of 25 percent,the highest rate in the European Union.Moreover,Sweden taxes luxury goods heavily.

________ is derived from the price required to be competitive in the global marketplace.

When a seller has agreed to deliver goods to a buyer at a place the buyer names in the country of import,with all costs,including duties paid,it is referred to as:

Nintendo was fined nearly $150 million after it was determined that the video game company had colluded with European distributors.The distributors in countries with lower retail prices had agreed not to sell to retailers in countries with high prices.This is a classic example of:

Historically,many companies that used the ________ for pricing were located in the Pacific Rim.

If a company's home currency strengthens,it is:

Which of the following forms of countertrade does not require use of money or credit between parties?

When Tag Heuer,a marketer of luxury watches,takes out newspaper ads urging consumers to purchase Tag Heuer products from authorized dealers only,the company is most likely attempting to combat the ________ problem.

All import charges are assessed against the:

If a company sells products in export markets at prices that are below fair market value and that can harm producers in the export market,that company may be accused of:

Free alongside ship (FAS)named port is the Incoterm for a transaction in which the seller places the shipment alongside the vessel upon which the goods will be transported out of the country.

A market penetration pricing strategy calls for setting price levels that are high enough to quickly build market share.

Give an example as to how razors and blades type of pricing will be profitable in global markets.

A market ________ pricing strategy calls for setting price levels that are low enough to quickly build market share.

The most general term for the global phenomenon involving reciprocal business interactions between parties in various countries is known as:

Many companies that are active in the 19 nations of the euro zone are adjusting to the new cross-border transparency of prices.

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic Environment

The Global Trade Environment

Social and Cultural Environments

The Political,legal,and Regulatory Environments

Global Information Systems and Market Research

Segmentation,targeting,and Positioning

Importing,exporting,and Sourcing

Global Market Entry Strategies: Licensing, investment, and Strategic Alliances

Brand and Product Decisions in Global Marketing

Global Marketing Channels and Physical Distribution

Global Marketing Communications Decisions I: Advertising and Public Relations

Global Marketing Communications Decisions II: Sales Promotion, personal Selling, and Special Forms of Marketing Communication

Global Marketing and the Digital Revolution

Strategic Elements of Competitive Advantage

Leadership, organization, and Corporate Social Responsibility

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Exam 11: Pricing Decisions

Generally speaking,international trade results in:

What is offset and why is it important in global marketing? How can it be distinguished from counterpurchase?

When one of the parties to a barter transaction is not willing to accept the goods included in the transaction,that party is likely to utilize the services of a:

Parallel importing occurs when companies employ a(n)________ multinational pricing policy that calls for setting different prices in different country markets.

Denmark and Sweden have a VAT of 25 percent,the highest rate in the European Union.Moreover,Sweden taxes luxury goods heavily.

________ is derived from the price required to be competitive in the global marketplace.

When a seller has agreed to deliver goods to a buyer at a place the buyer names in the country of import,with all costs,including duties paid,it is referred to as:

Nintendo was fined nearly $150 million after it was determined that the video game company had colluded with European distributors.The distributors in countries with lower retail prices had agreed not to sell to retailers in countries with high prices.This is a classic example of:

Historically,many companies that used the ________ for pricing were located in the Pacific Rim.

If a company's home currency strengthens,it is:

Which of the following forms of countertrade does not require use of money or credit between parties?

When Tag Heuer,a marketer of luxury watches,takes out newspaper ads urging consumers to purchase Tag Heuer products from authorized dealers only,the company is most likely attempting to combat the ________ problem.

All import charges are assessed against the:

If a company sells products in export markets at prices that are below fair market value and that can harm producers in the export market,that company may be accused of:

Free alongside ship (FAS)named port is the Incoterm for a transaction in which the seller places the shipment alongside the vessel upon which the goods will be transported out of the country.

A market penetration pricing strategy calls for setting price levels that are high enough to quickly build market share.

Give an example as to how razors and blades type of pricing will be profitable in global markets.

A market ________ pricing strategy calls for setting price levels that are low enough to quickly build market share.

The most general term for the global phenomenon involving reciprocal business interactions between parties in various countries is known as:

Many companies that are active in the 19 nations of the euro zone are adjusting to the new cross-border transparency of prices.

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic Environment

The Global Trade Environment

Social and Cultural Environments

The Political,legal,and Regulatory Environments

Global Information Systems and Market Research

Segmentation,targeting,and Positioning

Importing,exporting,and Sourcing

Global Market Entry Strategies: Licensing, investment, and Strategic Alliances

Brand and Product Decisions in Global Marketing

Global Marketing Channels and Physical Distribution

Global Marketing Communications Decisions I: Advertising and Public Relations

Global Marketing Communications Decisions II: Sales Promotion, personal Selling, and Special Forms of Marketing Communication

Global Marketing and the Digital Revolution

Strategic Elements of Competitive Advantage

Leadership, organization, and Corporate Social Responsibility

Filters