Question 1

The ultimate goal of a free trade agreement is to have standardized duties on goods that cross borders between the partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

About 70% of Ecuador's flower harvest is exported to:

Accepted Answer

A) Bolivia. 
B) United States. 
C) Colombia. 
D) Peru. 
E) Venezuela. 
A) Bolivia. 
B) United States. 
C) Colombia. 
D) Peru. 
E) Venezuela.

Question 3

Despite trade agreements, attempts to achieve integration in Central America have been described as uncoordinated, inefficient, and costly.There are still tariffs on imports of sugar, coffee, and alcoholic beverages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The form of economic cooperation that calls for countries to eliminate all internal barriers to trade among themselves even while maintaining independent trade policies vis-à-vis third countries is known as a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A) Economic union 
B) Customs union 
C) Free trade area 
D) Common market 
E) none of the above 
A) Economic union 
B) Customs union 
C) Free trade area 
D) Common market 
E) none of the above

Question 5

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)includes all of the following countries except:

Accepted Answer

A) Kuwait. 
B) Saudi Arabia. 
C) Iraq. 
D) Bahrain. 
E) Oman. 
A) Kuwait. 
B) Saudi Arabia. 
C) Iraq. 
D) Bahrain. 
E) Oman.

Question 6

Since GATT did not have enforcement power, and the process of dealing with disputes sometimes stretched on for years, some critics referred to it as General Agreement to Talk and Talk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)itself had no enforcement power, and the losing party in a dispute was entitled to ignore the ruling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The English-speaking CARICOM members in the eastern Caribbean are concerned with defending their privileged trading position with:

Accepted Answer

A) Russia. 
B) China. 
C) United States. 
D) United Kingdom. 
E) Australia. 
A) Russia. 
B) China. 
C) United States. 
D) United Kingdom. 
E) Australia.

Question 9

Since 2010 there is a formal establishment of a new China/ASEAN Free Trade Agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The new country that joined the EU on January 01, 2011 is:

Accepted Answer

A) Slovakia. 
B) Estonia. 
C) Bulgaria. 
D) Slovenia. 
E) Cyprus. 
A) Slovakia. 
B) Estonia. 
C) Bulgaria. 
D) Slovenia. 
E) Cyprus.

Question 11

The reason why Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain sometimes are referred to as the eurozone's "peripheral countries" is:

Accepted Answer

A) that all have tourist attractions. 
B) that they are situated in the peripheral parts of Europe. 
C) that they all rank lower than their EU neighbors in terms of infrastructure. 
D) that they are riding on the way of technology boom. 
E) that they are all marred by sex scandals. 
A) that all have tourist attractions. 
B) that they are situated in the peripheral parts of Europe. 
C) that they all rank lower than their EU neighbors in terms of infrastructure. 
D) that they are riding on the way of technology boom. 
E) that they are all marred by sex scandals.

Question 12

With the increase in oil prices, many of the Middle Eastern countries will find a hefty windfall income.Also, with greater involvement of world powers in the Middle Eastern region, there are certain unprecedented opportunities.What are some of the marketing issues that should be taken into consideration?

Accepted Answer

In Middle Eastern countries, the majorit

Question 13

NAFTA ensures that any product for sale in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada bearing a certificate of origin qualifies for tariff reduction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Blessed with a location near the equator, Ecuador's cut-flower industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars in sales each year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Agricultural subsidies and quotas that developed outside the multilateral framework under GATT remained a divisive issue because:

Accepted Answer

A) affluent countries protect and subsidize farm production. 
B) home-market consumers pay lower prices. 
C) surplus agricultural output is sold abroad at high prices. 
D) agricultural land became scarce in some countries. 
E) American farmers did not participate in export. 
A) affluent countries protect and subsidize farm production. 
B) home-market consumers pay lower prices. 
C) surplus agricultural output is sold abroad at high prices. 
D) agricultural land became scarce in some countries. 
E) American farmers did not participate in export.

Question 16

Which of the following ASEAN countries ranks number one in terms of two-way trade with the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) Brunei 
B) Malaysia 
C) Singapore 
D) Thailand 
E) Vietnam 
A) Brunei 
B) Malaysia 
C) Singapore 
D) Thailand 
E) Vietnam

Question 17

Political and social instability in the Middle Eastern region can primarily be attributed to:

Accepted Answer

A) desert conditions and lack of agricultural land. 
B) cultural differences among nations. 
C) a wide gap between rich and poor nations due to oil revenues. 
D) lack of water purification facilities. 
E) absence of Western corporations. 
A) desert conditions and lack of agricultural land. 
B) cultural differences among nations. 
C) a wide gap between rich and poor nations due to oil revenues. 
D) lack of water purification facilities. 
E) absence of Western corporations.

Question 18

Greece is not the only European country that is in economic crisis.All of the following countries are facing problems in that region except:

Accepted Answer

A) Ireland. 
B) Spain. 
C) Italy. 
D) Portugal. 
E) Greece. 
A) Ireland. 
B) Spain. 
C) Italy. 
D) Portugal. 
E) Greece.

Question 19

The enlargement of the EU has impacted marketing strategies in the eurozone countries by:

Accepted Answer

A) making it difficult to export food products from one country to another. 
B) increasing the cost of production since the euro replaced local currency. 
C) shifting products from one market to another in the event of shortages. 
D) reduced tariffs and quotas for products imported from non-EU members. 
E) having less flexibility in the placement of factories. 
A) making it difficult to export food products from one country to another. 
B) increasing the cost of production since the euro replaced local currency. 
C) shifting products from one market to another in the event of shortages. 
D) reduced tariffs and quotas for products imported from non-EU members. 
E) having less flexibility in the placement of factories.

Question 20

NAFTA creates a free trade area, as opposed to a customs union or a common market, due to the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A) the agreement does not leave the door open for discretionary protectionism. 
B) the governments of all three nations decided to eliminate tariffs. 
C) the issue of illegal immigration from Mexico to the United States is resolved. 
D) restrictions are imposed on the use of goods, services, and investments. 
E) restrictions are imposed on labor movements among members. 
A) the agreement does not leave the door open for discretionary protectionism. 
B) the governments of all three nations decided to eliminate tariffs. 
C) the issue of illegal immigration from Mexico to the United States is resolved. 
D) restrictions are imposed on the use of goods, services, and investments. 
E) restrictions are imposed on labor movements among members.

The ultimate goal of a free trade agreement is to have standardized duties on goods that cross borders between the partners.

About 70% of Ecuador's flower harvest is exported to:

Despite trade agreements, attempts to achieve integration in Central America have been described as uncoordinated, inefficient, and costly.There are still tariffs on imports of sugar, coffee, and alcoholic beverages.

The form of economic cooperation that calls for countries to eliminate all internal barriers to trade among themselves even while maintaining independent trade policies vis-à-vis third countries is known as a(n)________.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)includes all of the following countries except:

Since GATT did not have enforcement power, and the process of dealing with disputes sometimes stretched on for years, some critics referred to it as General Agreement to Talk and Talk.

GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)itself had no enforcement power, and the losing party in a dispute was entitled to ignore the ruling.

The English-speaking CARICOM members in the eastern Caribbean are concerned with defending their privileged trading position with:

Since 2010 there is a formal establishment of a new China/ASEAN Free Trade Agreement.

The new country that joined the EU on January 01, 2011 is:

The reason why Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain sometimes are referred to as the eurozone's "peripheral countries" is:

NAFTA ensures that any product for sale in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada bearing a certificate of origin qualifies for tariff reduction.

Blessed with a location near the equator, Ecuador's cut-flower industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars in sales each year.

Agricultural subsidies and quotas that developed outside the multilateral framework under GATT remained a divisive issue because:

Which of the following ASEAN countries ranks number one in terms of two-way trade with the United States?

Political and social instability in the Middle Eastern region can primarily be attributed to:

Greece is not the only European country that is in economic crisis.All of the following countries are facing problems in that region except:

The enlargement of the EU has impacted marketing strategies in the eurozone countries by:

NAFTA creates a free trade area, as opposed to a customs union or a common market, due to the fact that:

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic 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

Pricing Decisions

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

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Exam 3: Regional Market Characteristics and Preferential Trade Agreements

The ultimate goal of a free trade agreement is to have standardized duties on goods that cross borders between the partners.

About 70% of Ecuador's flower harvest is exported to:

Despite trade agreements, attempts to achieve integration in Central America have been described as uncoordinated, inefficient, and costly.There are still tariffs on imports of sugar, coffee, and alcoholic beverages.

The form of economic cooperation that calls for countries to eliminate all internal barriers to trade among themselves even while maintaining independent trade policies vis-à-vis third countries is known as a(n)________.

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)includes all of the following countries except:

Since GATT did not have enforcement power, and the process of dealing with disputes sometimes stretched on for years, some critics referred to it as General Agreement to Talk and Talk.

GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)itself had no enforcement power, and the losing party in a dispute was entitled to ignore the ruling.

The English-speaking CARICOM members in the eastern Caribbean are concerned with defending their privileged trading position with:

Since 2010 there is a formal establishment of a new China/ASEAN Free Trade Agreement.

The new country that joined the EU on January 01, 2011 is:

The reason why Greece, Ireland, Portugal, and Spain sometimes are referred to as the eurozone's "peripheral countries" is:

NAFTA ensures that any product for sale in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada bearing a certificate of origin qualifies for tariff reduction.

Blessed with a location near the equator, Ecuador's cut-flower industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars in sales each year.

Agricultural subsidies and quotas that developed outside the multilateral framework under GATT remained a divisive issue because:

Which of the following ASEAN countries ranks number one in terms of two-way trade with the United States?

Political and social instability in the Middle Eastern region can primarily be attributed to:

Greece is not the only European country that is in economic crisis.All of the following countries are facing problems in that region except:

The enlargement of the EU has impacted marketing strategies in the eurozone countries by:

NAFTA creates a free trade area, as opposed to a customs union or a common market, due to the fact that:

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic 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

Pricing Decisions

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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