Question 1

Which of the following actions were approved both by the Antitrust Review in the EU as well as in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A) acquisition of Honeywell (U.S.)by GE (U.S.) 
B) joint venture between music businesses of EMI group (Great Britain)and Time Warner (U.S.) 
C) merger of Sony Music (Japan)and BMG (Germany) 
D) merger of WorldCom (U.S.)and MCI (U.S.) 
E) British Airways (U.K.)and American Airlines (U.S.) 
A) acquisition of Honeywell (U.S.)by GE (U.S.) 
B) joint venture between music businesses of EMI group (Great Britain)and Time Warner (U.S.) 
C) merger of Sony Music (Japan)and BMG (Germany) 
D) merger of WorldCom (U.S.)and MCI (U.S.) 
E) British Airways (U.K.)and American Airlines (U.S.)

Question 2

Pressures of global competition have resulted in decreased incidences of price-fixing and collusion among companies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The following criminal penalties may be imposed for violations of the FCPA'S (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)antibribery provisions except:

Accepted Answer

A) corporations are subject to a fine of up to $2,000,000. 
B) officers, directors, stockholders, employees, and agents are subject to a fine up to $100,000. 
C) fines imposed on individuals can be paid by their employer or principal. 
D) the fines may be much higher, up to twice the benefit sought by the defendant. 
E) in addition to fines, there may be imprisonment for up to five years. 
A) corporations are subject to a fine of up to $2,000,000. 
B) officers, directors, stockholders, employees, and agents are subject to a fine up to $100,000. 
C) fines imposed on individuals can be paid by their employer or principal. 
D) the fines may be much higher, up to twice the benefit sought by the defendant. 
E) in addition to fines, there may be imprisonment for up to five years.

Question 4

In order to fight piracy in China, Budweiser Beer's approach includes:

Accepted Answer

A) printing labels in Chinese. 
B) changing color of beer cans. 
C) beer cans in China have fluted edges. 
D) printing labels both in Chinese and English. 
E) making beer very cheap in price in China. 
A) printing labels in Chinese. 
B) changing color of beer cans. 
C) beer cans in China have fluted edges. 
D) printing labels both in Chinese and English. 
E) making beer very cheap in price in China.

Question 5

A company hoping to protect its trade secrets from being stolen by a foreign company can seek relief under the TRIPs agreement if both companies do business in GATT signatory countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following would constitute a copyright violation?

Accepted Answer

A) manufacturing and selling illegal videocassette copies of "Spiderman 2" 
B) manufacturing and selling illegal copies of Levi "501" jeans 
C) printing and selling illegal copies of Harry Potter books 
D) A, B, and C are copyright violations 
E) A and B are copyright violations 
A) manufacturing and selling illegal videocassette copies of "Spiderman 2" 
B) manufacturing and selling illegal copies of Levi "501" jeans 
C) printing and selling illegal copies of Harry Potter books 
D) A, B, and C are copyright violations 
E) A and B are copyright violations

Question 7

The European Commission has jurisdiction over European-based companies as well as non-European ones that generate significant revenues in Europe.If Microsoft applies in Europe, the Commission has a right to all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) it can block a proposed merger. 
B) it can block a proposed joint venture. 
C) it can approve with minor modifications. 
D) it can demand substantial concessions before granting approval. 
E) it can refer serious matters to the UN Security Council. 
A) it can block a proposed merger. 
B) it can block a proposed joint venture. 
C) it can approve with minor modifications. 
D) it can demand substantial concessions before granting approval. 
E) it can refer serious matters to the UN Security Council.

Question 8

Microsoft is subject to U.S.antitrust laws no matter what country it is doing business in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Under the Alternative Fines Act, fines imposed on individuals may not be paid by their employer or principal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

To establish ownership of a written, recorded, performed, or filmed creative work, it is necessary to apply for and be granted a patent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following actions were approved both by the Antitrust Review in the EU as well as in the United States?

Pressures of global competition have resulted in decreased incidences of price-fixing and collusion among companies.

The following criminal penalties may be imposed for violations of the FCPA'S (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)antibribery provisions except:

In order to fight piracy in China, Budweiser Beer's approach includes:

A company hoping to protect its trade secrets from being stolen by a foreign company can seek relief under the TRIPs agreement if both companies do business in GATT signatory countries.

Which of the following would constitute a copyright violation?

The European Commission has jurisdiction over European-based companies as well as non-European ones that generate significant revenues in Europe.If Microsoft applies in Europe, the Commission has a right to all of the following except:

Microsoft is subject to U.S.antitrust laws no matter what country it is doing business in.

Under the Alternative Fines Act, fines imposed on individuals may not be paid by their employer or principal.

To establish ownership of a written, recorded, performed, or filmed creative work, it is necessary to apply for and be granted a patent.

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic Environment

Regional Market Characteristics and Preferential Trade Agreements

Social and Cultural 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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Exam 5: The Political, Legal, and Regulatory Environments

Which of the following actions were approved both by the Antitrust Review in the EU as well as in the United States?

Pressures of global competition have resulted in decreased incidences of price-fixing and collusion among companies.

The following criminal penalties may be imposed for violations of the FCPA'S (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)antibribery provisions except:

In order to fight piracy in China, Budweiser Beer's approach includes:

A company hoping to protect its trade secrets from being stolen by a foreign company can seek relief under the TRIPs agreement if both companies do business in GATT signatory countries.

Which of the following would constitute a copyright violation?

The European Commission has jurisdiction over European-based companies as well as non-European ones that generate significant revenues in Europe.If Microsoft applies in Europe, the Commission has a right to all of the following except:

Microsoft is subject to U.S.antitrust laws no matter what country it is doing business in.

Under the Alternative Fines Act, fines imposed on individuals may not be paid by their employer or principal.

To establish ownership of a written, recorded, performed, or filmed creative work, it is necessary to apply for and be granted a patent.

Introduction to Global Marketing

The Global Economic Environment

Regional Market Characteristics and Preferential Trade Agreements

Social and Cultural 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

Filters