Question 1

All of the following are instances of how nationalism can be manifested EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  membership in bilateral trade treaties 
B)  call to buy our country's products 
C)  restrictions on import 
D)  restrictive tariffs 
E)  focus on national security 
A)  membership in bilateral trade treaties 
B)  call to buy our country's products 
C)  restrictions on import 
D)  restrictive tariffs 
E)  focus on national security

Question 2

All of the following are considered to be economic risks that can be faced by international companies EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange controls. 
B)  local-content laws. 
C)  import restrictions. 
D)  tax controls. 
E)  production costs. 
A)  exchange controls. 
B)  local-content laws. 
C)  import restrictions. 
D)  tax controls. 
E)  production costs.

Question 3

Describe the concept of nationalism and list some of the ways it can be manifested.

Accepted Answer

Nationalism can best be described as an

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the common forms of government?

Accepted Answer

A)  Democracy 
B)  Aristocracy 
C)  Oligopoly 
D)  Monarchy 
E)  Dictatorship 
A)  Democracy 
B)  Aristocracy 
C)  Oligopoly 
D)  Monarchy 
E)  Dictatorship

Question 5

_____ refers to both the powers exercised by a state in relation to other countries and the supreme powers exercised over its own members.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sovereignty 
B)  Self governance 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  Autocracy 
E)  Non-interventionism 
A)  Sovereignty 
B)  Self governance 
C)  Ethnocentrism 
D)  Autocracy 
E)  Non-interventionism

Question 6

List the government agencies that are involved in promoting foreign investment and international business.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Commerce (DOC) at www.

Question 7

Since the government of Nigeria is strapped for cash, it has decided to tax all foreign investments (such as oil production equipment) by up to forty percent of appraised value. The Nigerian government has found that this is the handiest and quickest means of finding operating funds. The economic risk in discussion here is:

Accepted Answer

A)  exchange controls. 
B)  local-content laws. 
C)  import restrictions. 
D)  tax controls. 
E)  price controls. 
A)  exchange controls. 
B)  local-content laws. 
C)  import restrictions. 
D)  tax controls. 
E)  price controls.

Question 8

Nationalistic feelings are directly proportional to growth of domestic economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT true of nationalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Economic nationalism has as one of its central aims the preservation of national economic autonomy. 
B)  A call to "buy our country's products only" is one form of manifestation of national feelings. 
C)  Nationalist feelings may lead to control over foreign investment. 
D)  The more a country's domestic economy declines, the more nationalistic it becomes. 
E)  Nationalistic feelings are not prevalent in economically prosperous countries. 
A)  Economic nationalism has as one of its central aims the preservation of national economic autonomy. 
B)  A call to "buy our country's products only" is one form of manifestation of national feelings. 
C)  Nationalist feelings may lead to control over foreign investment. 
D)  The more a country's domestic economy declines, the more nationalistic it becomes. 
E)  Nationalistic feelings are not prevalent in economically prosperous countries.

Question 10

The most severe political risk is domestication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Meteora Inc. is planning to enter the African market through its mobile phone manufacturing operations in Kenya. Which of the following could favor a positive relation with the host country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meteora Inc. plans to use their manufacturing unit as an export base. 
B)  Meteora Inc. plans to import phone components from China. 
C)  Meteora has an R & D centre in California and all technology will be patented there. 
D)  Most of Meteora Inc.'s middle and upper management are expatriates. 
E)  Meteora has bargained for a tax holiday for the next five financial years. 
A)  Meteora Inc. plans to use their manufacturing unit as an export base. 
B)  Meteora Inc. plans to import phone components from China. 
C)  Meteora has an R & D centre in California and all technology will be patented there. 
D)  Most of Meteora Inc.'s middle and upper management are expatriates. 
E)  Meteora has bargained for a tax holiday for the next five financial years.

Question 12

Risks of confiscation and expropriation appear to have lessened over the last two decades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following poses the greatest threat to international marketers, in terms of political risk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Newer environmental regulations approved by global trade bodies 
B)  Change of ruling parties in the government 
C)  Exchange rate fluctuations affecting margins 
D)  The threat of the government actually failing 
E)  Membership or withdrawal of membership of the government in trade blocs 
A)  Newer environmental regulations approved by global trade bodies 
B)  Change of ruling parties in the government 
C)  Exchange rate fluctuations affecting margins 
D)  The threat of the government actually failing 
E)  Membership or withdrawal of membership of the government in trade blocs

Question 14

When a nation faces shortages of foreign exchange import controls are established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Planned domestication can be profitable and operationally expedient for the foreign investor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Economically prosperous countries do not display strong nationalistic feelings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and briefly discuss the various economic risks that international companies must face when they seek to market abroad.

Accepted Answer

The text lists six economic risks:
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Question 18

In the context of international law, a _____ state is independent and free from all external control.

Accepted Answer

A)  bounded 
B)  sovereign 
C)  legal 
D)  liberal 
E)  neutral 
A)  bounded 
B)  sovereign 
C)  legal 
D)  liberal 
E)  neutral

Question 19

Slammer, Melissa, and "Goner worm" are all examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses damaging the Internet. 
B)  politically sensitive products. 
C)  third-world diseases. 
D)  hackers intent on attacking multinational businesses. 
E)  new video games espousing Internet crime. 
A)  viruses damaging the Internet. 
B)  politically sensitive products. 
C)  third-world diseases. 
D)  hackers intent on attacking multinational businesses. 
E)  new video games espousing Internet crime.

Question 20

The five main causes of instability in international markets include trade disputes and all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  some forms of government seem to be inherently unstable. 
B)  changes in political parties. 
C)  nationalism. 
D)  U.S. domestic political policies. 
E)  animosity targeted toward specific countries. 
A)  some forms of government seem to be inherently unstable. 
B)  changes in political parties. 
C)  nationalism. 
D)  U.S. domestic political policies. 
E)  animosity targeted toward specific countries.

All of the following are instances of how nationalism can be manifested EXCEPT:

All of the following are considered to be economic risks that can be faced by international companies EXCEPT:

Describe the concept of nationalism and list some of the ways it can be manifested.

Which of the following is NOT one of the common forms of government?

_____ refers to both the powers exercised by a state in relation to other countries and the supreme powers exercised over its own members.

List the government agencies that are involved in promoting foreign investment and international business.

Nationalistic feelings are directly proportional to growth of domestic economy.

Which of the following is NOT true of nationalism?

The most severe political risk is domestication.

Meteora Inc. is planning to enter the African market through its mobile phone manufacturing operations in Kenya. Which of the following could favor a positive relation with the host country?

Risks of confiscation and expropriation appear to have lessened over the last two decades.

Which of the following poses the greatest threat to international marketers, in terms of political risk?

When a nation faces shortages of foreign exchange import controls are established.

Planned domestication can be profitable and operationally expedient for the foreign investor.

Economically prosperous countries do not display strong nationalistic feelings.

List and briefly discuss the various economic risks that international companies must face when they seek to market abroad.

In the context of international law, a _____ state is independent and free from all external control.

Slammer, Melissa, and "Goner worm" are all examples of:

The five main causes of instability in international markets include trade disputes and all of the following EXCEPT:

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The Asia Pacific Region

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Exam 6: The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

All of the following are instances of how nationalism can be manifested EXCEPT:

All of the following are considered to be economic risks that can be faced by international companies EXCEPT:

Describe the concept of nationalism and list some of the ways it can be manifested.

Which of the following is NOT one of the common forms of government?

_____ refers to both the powers exercised by a state in relation to other countries and the supreme powers exercised over its own members.

List the government agencies that are involved in promoting foreign investment and international business.

Nationalistic feelings are directly proportional to growth of domestic economy.

Which of the following is NOT true of nationalism?

The most severe political risk is domestication.

Meteora Inc. is planning to enter the African market through its mobile phone manufacturing operations in Kenya. Which of the following could favor a positive relation with the host country?

Risks of confiscation and expropriation appear to have lessened over the last two decades.

Which of the following poses the greatest threat to international marketers, in terms of political risk?

When a nation faces shortages of foreign exchange import controls are established.

Planned domestication can be profitable and operationally expedient for the foreign investor.

Economically prosperous countries do not display strong nationalistic feelings.

List and briefly discuss the various economic risks that international companies must face when they seek to market abroad.

In the context of international law, a _____ state is independent and free from all external control.

Slammer, Melissa, and "Goner worm" are all examples of:

The five main causes of instability in international markets include trade disputes and all of the following EXCEPT:

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 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

The Asia Pacific Region

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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