Question 1

What are negotiators from the Shanghai area famous for?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shrewdness 
B)  Forthrightness 
C)  Entrepreneurship 
D)  Out-of-the-box thinking 
E)  Bureaucratic sloth 
A)  Shrewdness 
B)  Forthrightness 
C)  Entrepreneurship 
D)  Out-of-the-box thinking 
E)  Bureaucratic sloth A

Question 2

ASEAN+3 is a forum for ASEAN ministers plus ministers from China, Japan, and ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  South Korea 
C)  Russia 
D)  Australia 
E)  New Zealand 
A)  the United States 
B)  South Korea 
C)  Russia 
D)  Australia 
E)  New Zealand B

Question 3

The peculiar feature of the recession that affected Japan in the 90s was the extraordinarily high inflation it gave rise to.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

This region in China is the political and R&D center of China. The 75-mile corridor in this region hosts some 5,000 Chinese high-tech companies, and more than 1,000 international IT companies. Perhaps the key to this region is the quality of its higher education. Identify the region in discussion.

Accepted Answer

A)  The coastal Dalian city 
B)  The Pearl River Delta 
C)  The Yangtze River Delta 
D)  Beijing-Tianjin 
E)  Fujian 
A)  The coastal Dalian city 
B)  The Pearl River Delta 
C)  The Yangtze River Delta 
D)  Beijing-Tianjin 
E)  Fujian

Question 5

According to C. K. Prahalad, which of the following represents the misconception that leads international markets to ignore the bottom-of-the-pyramid markets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most products will not be appropriate for BOPMs. 
B)  Most BOPMs are geographically isolated and thus difficult to access. 
C)  Protective policies make BOPMs difficult to penetrate. 
D)  Exchange-rate fluctuations make BOPMs very volatile. 
E)  Language and cultural barriers make BOPMs unattractive and sometimes hostile. 
A)  Most products will not be appropriate for BOPMs. 
B)  Most BOPMs are geographically isolated and thus difficult to access. 
C)  Protective policies make BOPMs difficult to penetrate. 
D)  Exchange-rate fluctuations make BOPMs very volatile. 
E)  Language and cultural barriers make BOPMs unattractive and sometimes hostile.

Question 6

The Four Asian Tigers are: China, Thailand, India, and Vietnam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The rural population, which accounts for almost three-fourths of the Chinese population, usually receives about _____ percent of the central government budget.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  30 
D)  45 
E)  55 
A)  10 
B)  25 
C)  30 
D)  45 
E)  55

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Asian Tigers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hong Kong 
B)  Thailand 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Singapore 
E)  Taiwan 
A)  Hong Kong 
B)  Thailand 
C)  South Korea 
D)  Singapore 
E)  Taiwan

Question 9

Owing to the deeply corrupt system, most of the foreign investors in India are leaving for other countries or pulling the money back to their home country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the theories explaining the persistence of stagnation in Japan in the 1990s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Faulty economic policies 
B)  Inept political apparatus 
C)  Aggressive competition, especially from East Asian economies 
D)  Disadvantages due to global circumstances 
E)  Cultural inhibitions 
A)  Faulty economic policies 
B)  Inept political apparatus 
C)  Aggressive competition, especially from East Asian economies 
D)  Disadvantages due to global circumstances 
E)  Cultural inhibitions

Question 11

This region in China includes three cities of over 5 million inhabitants (Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen); five cities with more than 1 million inhabitants (Zhuhai, Huizhou, Foshan, Zhongshan, and Dongguan); and a number of cities that each contain approximately half a million inhabitants, such as Macau. Identify the region.

Accepted Answer

A)  Shanghai 
B)  Northeast China 
C)  Yangtze River Delta 
D)  The Greater Pearl River area 
E)  Mainland China 
A)  Shanghai 
B)  Northeast China 
C)  Yangtze River Delta 
D)  The Greater Pearl River area 
E)  Mainland China

Question 12

According to the text, which of the following is perhaps the best way to stimulate economic development and growth from within developing countries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Improving literacy rates 
B)  Stabilizing the currency exchange rates 
C)  Providing free medical services to poor people 
D)  Reducing inflation levels 
E)  Encouraging entrepreneurial activities 
A)  Improving literacy rates 
B)  Stabilizing the currency exchange rates 
C)  Providing free medical services to poor people 
D)  Reducing inflation levels 
E)  Encouraging entrepreneurial activities

Question 13

What is the tenet that China follows to ensure that Hong Kong's exuberant capitalism is retained despite the communist leanings of mainland China?

Accepted Answer

A)  Free Trade Area of the country 
B)  Sovereignty of the provinces 
C)  Federalism 
D)  Unity in diversity 
E)  One country, two systems 
A)  Free Trade Area of the country 
B)  Sovereignty of the provinces 
C)  Federalism 
D)  Unity in diversity 
E)  One country, two systems

Question 14

A major issue that China has to address in its path to economic growth is human rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following was instrumental in decreasing the historical tension between People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC)?

Accepted Answer

A)  U.N. negotiations 
B)  Inclusion of both countries in the Security Council 
C)  Increase in direct trade 
D)  American military involvement in peacekeeping 
E)  ASEAN dictates overruling former hostilities between member nations 
A)  U.N. negotiations 
B)  Inclusion of both countries in the Security Council 
C)  Increase in direct trade 
D)  American military involvement in peacekeeping 
E)  ASEAN dictates overruling former hostilities between member nations

Question 16

Who are the Asian Tigers?

Accepted Answer

The most rapidly growing economies in th

Question 17

Hong Kong's colonial past guarantees that it has a high degree of autonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is the biggest threat for the fast pace of growth China is experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased opening of the market to foreign investments 
B)  Trade isolation by other ASEAN countries 
C)  Losing the permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status conferred by the U.S. 
D)  India and other Asian countries doubling their development efforts 
E)  Economic volatility that accompanies fast growth 
A)  Increased opening of the market to foreign investments 
B)  Trade isolation by other ASEAN countries 
C)  Losing the permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) status conferred by the U.S. 
D)  India and other Asian countries doubling their development efforts 
E)  Economic volatility that accompanies fast growth

Question 19

According to C. K. Prahalad, consumers in the bottom-of-the-pyramid markets have been relatively ignored by international marketers because of misconceptions about their:

Accepted Answer

A)  willingness to buy international products. 
B)  buying habits. 
C)  expectations from the product. 
D)  lack of resources. 
E)  traditions and culture. 
A)  willingness to buy international products. 
B)  buying habits. 
C)  expectations from the product. 
D)  lack of resources. 
E)  traditions and culture.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true of the marketing opportunities in Greater China?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rich municipalities like Beijing and Shanghai are quite comparable to Paris, New York, or Tokyo. 
B)  Some municipalities are large and rich enough to be thought of as "more-developed countries." 
C)  As in the United States, luxury cars sell better on the coast, and trucks sell better in rural areas of the west. 
D)  Some of the rural areas might be labeled "least-developed countries." 
E)  Just like in the U.S., the same lines of cosmetics or shampoos are sold nationwide. 
A)  Rich municipalities like Beijing and Shanghai are quite comparable to Paris, New York, or Tokyo. 
B)  Some municipalities are large and rich enough to be thought of as "more-developed countries." 
C)  As in the United States, luxury cars sell better on the coast, and trucks sell better in rural areas of the west. 
D)  Some of the rural areas might be labeled "least-developed countries." 
E)  Just like in the U.S., the same lines of cosmetics or shampoos are sold nationwide.

What are negotiators from the Shanghai area famous for?

ASEAN+3 is a forum for ASEAN ministers plus ministers from China, Japan, and ____.

The peculiar feature of the recession that affected Japan in the 90s was the extraordinarily high inflation it gave rise to.

This region in China is the political and R&D center of China. The 75-mile corridor in this region hosts some 5,000 Chinese high-tech companies, and more than 1,000 international IT companies. Perhaps the key to this region is the quality of its higher education. Identify the region in discussion.

According to C. K. Prahalad, which of the following represents the misconception that leads international markets to ignore the bottom-of-the-pyramid markets?

The Four Asian Tigers are: China, Thailand, India, and Vietnam.

The rural population, which accounts for almost three-fourths of the Chinese population, usually receives about _____ percent of the central government budget.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Asian Tigers?

Owing to the deeply corrupt system, most of the foreign investors in India are leaving for other countries or pulling the money back to their home country.

Which of the following is NOT one of the theories explaining the persistence of stagnation in Japan in the 1990s?

According to the text, which of the following is perhaps the best way to stimulate economic development and growth from within developing countries?

What is the tenet that China follows to ensure that Hong Kong's exuberant capitalism is retained despite the communist leanings of mainland China?

A major issue that China has to address in its path to economic growth is human rights.

Which of the following was instrumental in decreasing the historical tension between People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC)?

Who are the Asian Tigers?

Hong Kong's colonial past guarantees that it has a high degree of autonomy.

Which of the following is the biggest threat for the fast pace of growth China is experiencing?

According to C. K. Prahalad, consumers in the bottom-of-the-pyramid markets have been relatively ignored by international marketers because of misconceptions about their:

Which of the following is NOT true of the marketing opportunities in Greater China?

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History and Geography: The Foundations of Culture

Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets

Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

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

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

Negotiating With International Customers, Partners, and Regulators

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Exam 11: The Asia Pacific Region

What are negotiators from the Shanghai area famous for?

ASEAN+3 is a forum for ASEAN ministers plus ministers from China, Japan, and ____.

The peculiar feature of the recession that affected Japan in the 90s was the extraordinarily high inflation it gave rise to.

This region in China is the political and R&D center of China. The 75-mile corridor in this region hosts some 5,000 Chinese high-tech companies, and more than 1,000 international IT companies. Perhaps the key to this region is the quality of its higher education. Identify the region in discussion.

According to C. K. Prahalad, which of the following represents the misconception that leads international markets to ignore the bottom-of-the-pyramid markets?

The Four Asian Tigers are: China, Thailand, India, and Vietnam.

The rural population, which accounts for almost three-fourths of the Chinese population, usually receives about _____ percent of the central government budget.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Four Asian Tigers?

Owing to the deeply corrupt system, most of the foreign investors in India are leaving for other countries or pulling the money back to their home country.

Which of the following is NOT one of the theories explaining the persistence of stagnation in Japan in the 1990s?

According to the text, which of the following is perhaps the best way to stimulate economic development and growth from within developing countries?

What is the tenet that China follows to ensure that Hong Kong's exuberant capitalism is retained despite the communist leanings of mainland China?

A major issue that China has to address in its path to economic growth is human rights.

Which of the following was instrumental in decreasing the historical tension between People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Republic of China (ROC)?

Who are the Asian Tigers?

Hong Kong's colonial past guarantees that it has a high degree of autonomy.

Which of the following is the biggest threat for the fast pace of growth China is experiencing?

According to C. K. Prahalad, consumers in the bottom-of-the-pyramid markets have been relatively ignored by international marketers because of misconceptions about their:

Which of the following is NOT true of the marketing opportunities in Greater China?

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 Political Environment: A Critical Concern

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

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

Negotiating With International Customers, Partners, and Regulators

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