Question 1

Changes in exchange rates that can affect the purchase and profitability of the international firm are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  fluctuations. 
B)  synergies. 
C)  currency variations. 
D)  placating. 
A)  fluctuations. 
B)  synergies. 
C)  currency variations. 
D)  placating. C

Question 2

Physical distribution is the use of physics in helping marketers determine spoilage rates of perishable products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

What is the greatest constraint in international ocean shipping?

Accepted Answer

A)  Military maneuvers 
B)  Seasickness. 
C)  Lack of ports and port services 
D)  Length of time 
A)  Military maneuvers 
B)  Seasickness. 
C)  Lack of ports and port services 
D)  Length of time C

Question 4

Currency variations are changes in exchange rates that can affect the purchases and profitability of the international firm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why is international logistics management growing in importance?

Accepted Answer

International logistics management is gr

Question 6

Why are reverse distribution systems important?

Accepted Answer

By using logistics, the international ma

Question 7

The period between departure and arrival of the carrier is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  shipping. 
B)  transit time. 
C)  volume radiation. 
D)  present danger. 
A)  shipping. 
B)  transit time. 
C)  volume radiation. 
D)  present danger.

Question 8

Basic differences in international logistics emerge because the corporation is active in more than one country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What percentage of the total landed cost of an international order is the logistics' cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-30% 
B)  45% 
C)  75% 
D)  87% 
A)  10-30% 
B)  45% 
C)  75% 
D)  87%

Question 10

Which of the following is true about international shipments?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are usually small. 
B)  They usually involve not just one carrier but multiple types of carriers. 
C)  They are usually minimal. 
D)  They usually involve cultural deposits. 
A)  They are usually small. 
B)  They usually involve not just one carrier but multiple types of carriers. 
C)  They are usually minimal. 
D)  They usually involve cultural deposits.

Question 11

The total cost concept is the only logistical concept used by international management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The shipper's export declaration:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a political statement between two countries. 
B)  is a valuable tenant and is historically used by shipping captains. 
C)  voids previous contracts. 
D)  is a document that states proper authorization for export and serves as a means for governmental data collection efforts. 
A)  is a political statement between two countries. 
B)  is a valuable tenant and is historically used by shipping captains. 
C)  voids previous contracts. 
D)  is a document that states proper authorization for export and serves as a means for governmental data collection efforts.

Question 13

Liner service is sending telephone or fax notice of shipments of products coming within 24 hours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the major efforts airlines have made to increase the volume of air freight?

Accepted Answer

A)  Developed better and more efficient ground facilities 
B)  Introduced airfreight containers 
C)  Liquidated ground freight services 
D)  Marketed a wide variety of special services 
A)  Developed better and more efficient ground facilities 
B)  Introduced airfreight containers 
C)  Liquidated ground freight services 
D)  Marketed a wide variety of special services

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the intermediaries that participate in the international logistics process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Freight forwarders 
B)  Customs agents 
C)  Banks 
D)  Delivery agents 
A)  Freight forwarders 
B)  Customs agents 
C)  Banks 
D)  Delivery agents

Question 16

Cargo vessels that carry standardized containers that greatly facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo and intermodal transfers are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  shipment ships. 
B)  product vessels. 
C)  tangible vessels. 
D)  container ships. 
A)  shipment ships. 
B)  product vessels. 
C)  tangible vessels. 
D)  container ships.

Question 17

One of the three major concepts of the logistics of international management, _______ concept is based on the notion that materials-flow activities within and outside of the firm are so extensive and complex that they can be considered only in the context of their interaction.

Accepted Answer

A)  aggregation 
B)  ego and the id 
C)  overland 
D)  systems 
A)  aggregation 
B)  ego and the id 
C)  overland 
D)  systems

Question 18

A bill of lading is a document that acknowledges the receipt of goods and represents the basic contract between the shipper and the carrier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A document required by certain countries to ensure correct tariffs are paid is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  a certificate of origin. 
B)  tariff paperwork. 
C)  the sunshine law. 
D)  a clarification memo. 
A)  a certificate of origin. 
B)  tariff paperwork. 
C)  the sunshine law. 
D)  a clarification memo.

Question 20

Bulk service is:

Accepted Answer

A)  breaking down materials into packaging that is distributable. 
B)  ocean freight service that mainly provides contractual services for individual voyages for prolonged periods of time. 
C)  a large container of unpackaged items. 
D)  a set of predetermined shipping containers. 
A)  breaking down materials into packaging that is distributable. 
B)  ocean freight service that mainly provides contractual services for individual voyages for prolonged periods of time. 
C)  a large container of unpackaged items. 
D)  a set of predetermined shipping containers.

Changes in exchange rates that can affect the purchase and profitability of the international firm are called:

Physical distribution is the use of physics in helping marketers determine spoilage rates of perishable products.

What is the greatest constraint in international ocean shipping?

Currency variations are changes in exchange rates that can affect the purchases and profitability of the international firm.

Why is international logistics management growing in importance?

Why are reverse distribution systems important?

The period between departure and arrival of the carrier is called:

Basic differences in international logistics emerge because the corporation is active in more than one country.

What percentage of the total landed cost of an international order is the logistics' cost?

Which of the following is true about international shipments?

The total cost concept is the only logistical concept used by international management.

The shipper's export declaration:

Liner service is sending telephone or fax notice of shipments of products coming within 24 hours.

Which of the following is not one of the major efforts airlines have made to increase the volume of air freight?

Which of the following is not one of the intermediaries that participate in the international logistics process?

Cargo vessels that carry standardized containers that greatly facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo and intermodal transfers are called:

One of the three major concepts of the logistics of international management, _______ concept is based on the notion that materials-flow activities within and outside of the firm are so extensive and complex that they can be considered only in the context of their interaction.

A bill of lading is a document that acknowledges the receipt of goods and represents the basic contract between the shipper and the carrier.

A document required by certain countries to ensure correct tariffs are paid is called:

Bulk service is:

The International Marketing Environment

Trade Institutions and Trade Policy

The Cultural Environment

The Economic Environment

The Political and Legal Environment

Strategic Planning

Marketing Organization, Implementation, and Control

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Exam 16: Global Logistics and Materials Management

Changes in exchange rates that can affect the purchase and profitability of the international firm are called:

Physical distribution is the use of physics in helping marketers determine spoilage rates of perishable products.

What is the greatest constraint in international ocean shipping?

Currency variations are changes in exchange rates that can affect the purchases and profitability of the international firm.

Why is international logistics management growing in importance?

Why are reverse distribution systems important?

The period between departure and arrival of the carrier is called:

Basic differences in international logistics emerge because the corporation is active in more than one country.

What percentage of the total landed cost of an international order is the logistics' cost?

Which of the following is true about international shipments?

The total cost concept is the only logistical concept used by international management.

The shipper's export declaration:

Liner service is sending telephone or fax notice of shipments of products coming within 24 hours.

Which of the following is not one of the major efforts airlines have made to increase the volume of air freight?

Which of the following is not one of the intermediaries that participate in the international logistics process?

Cargo vessels that carry standardized containers that greatly facilitate the loading and unloading of cargo and intermodal transfers are called:

One of the three major concepts of the logistics of international management, _______ concept is based on the notion that materials-flow activities within and outside of the firm are so extensive and complex that they can be considered only in the context of their interaction.

A bill of lading is a document that acknowledges the receipt of goods and represents the basic contract between the shipper and the carrier.

A document required by certain countries to ensure correct tariffs are paid is called:

Bulk service is:

The International Marketing Environment

Trade Institutions and Trade Policy

The Cultural Environment

The Economic Environment

The Political and Legal Environment

Strategic Planning

Marketing Organization, Implementation, and Control

Research

Market Entry and Expansion

Product Adaptation

Export Pricing

Marketing Communications

Distribution Management

Global Product Management and Branding

Global Services

Global Pricing

Global Promotional Strategies

Filters