Question 1

Aspects and degrees of the totalitarian form of government are still found in:

Accepted Answer

A)  Singapore and Cambodia. 
B)  Germany and Italy. 
C)  Latin America only. 
D)  Vietnam, Cuba, and North Korea. 
A)  Singapore and Cambodia. 
B)  Germany and Italy. 
C)  Latin America only. 
D)  Vietnam, Cuba, and North Korea. D

Question 2

A form of totalitarianism,sometimes referred to as "right-wing," allows for both economic and political freedoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

In the context of bureaucratization,Japanese businesses are becoming aware of the fact that:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are heavily dependent on their local market for maximum number of goods and services. 
B)  local consumers are paying a heavy price due to the bureaucratic red tape. 
C)  government bureaucracy has created a true sense of security. 
D)  they are well prepared to face the harsh competitive realities of the international marketplace. 
A)  they are heavily dependent on their local market for maximum number of goods and services. 
B)  local consumers are paying a heavy price due to the bureaucratic red tape. 
C)  government bureaucracy has created a true sense of security. 
D)  they are well prepared to face the harsh competitive realities of the international marketplace. B

Question 4

Identify a true statement about civil law.

Accepted Answer

A)  It comes from English law and is found in nonsocialist countries. 
B)  It is found in most Islamic countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. 
C)  It is derived from Roman law and is found in the non-Islamic and nonsocialist countries. 
D)  It is the foundation of the legal system in the United States, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, and other nations. 
A)  It comes from English law and is found in nonsocialist countries. 
B)  It is found in most Islamic countries in the Middle East and Central Asia. 
C)  It is derived from Roman law and is found in the non-Islamic and nonsocialist countries. 
D)  It is the foundation of the legal system in the United States, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, and other nations.

Question 5

Since the passage of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),investigations reveal that:

Accepted Answer

A)  U.S. exports to "bribe prone" countries decreased significantly. 
B)  the act was unsuccessful in removing bribes as a key competitive tool from the Middle East. 
C)  the act allowed the courts to fine but not imprison guilty parties. 
D)  individual executives started getting increasingly targeted apart from corporations. 
A)  U.S. exports to "bribe prone" countries decreased significantly. 
B)  the act was unsuccessful in removing bribes as a key competitive tool from the Middle East. 
C)  the act allowed the courts to fine but not imprison guilty parties. 
D)  individual executives started getting increasingly targeted apart from corporations.

Question 6

In the context of offshoring,some informed observers note that technology already has eliminated much and in the future will eliminate even more of the work being done by:

Accepted Answer

A)  top level managers. 
B)  middle managers and white-collar staff. 
C)  maintenance workers. 
D)  line employees and service staff. 
A)  top level managers. 
B)  middle managers and white-collar staff. 
C)  maintenance workers. 
D)  line employees and service staff.

Question 7

The _____ holds that every country has jurisdiction over behavior that adversely affects its national security,even if that conduct occurred outside the country.

Accepted Answer

A)  territoriality principle 
B)  nationality principle 
C)  sovereignty principle 
D)  protective principle 
A)  territoriality principle 
B)  nationality principle 
C)  sovereignty principle 
D)  protective principle

Question 8

A firm in the country of Batangonia that sells secret government blueprints of the country of Cambrialand for a satellite system can be subjected to the Cambrialand laws.This scenario exemplifies _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the nationality principle 
B)  the protective principle 
C)  socialist law 
D)  Islamic law 
A)  the nationality principle 
B)  the protective principle 
C)  socialist law 
D)  Islamic law

Question 9

Fascism is an extreme form of socialism that was realized through violent revolution and was committed to the idea of a worldwide communist state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Both domestic and international political environments have a major impact on multinational corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In the context of offshoring,which of the following factors has placed pressure on multinational corporations to outsource production?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mounting cost pressure 
B)  Lack of cheap and expert labor 
C)  Global and internal competition 
D)  Profit expectation by governments 
A)  Mounting cost pressure 
B)  Lack of cheap and expert labor 
C)  Global and internal competition 
D)  Profit expectation by governments

Question 12

In the context of collectivism,the Greek philosopher Plato believed that:

Accepted Answer

A)  individual desires should be viewed as the most important. 
B)  a classless society would help keep people focused on societal goals. 
C)  individual rights should be secured. 
D)  property should be commonly owned. 
A)  individual desires should be viewed as the most important. 
B)  a classless society would help keep people focused on societal goals. 
C)  individual rights should be secured. 
D)  property should be commonly owned.

Question 13

Communism is an authoritarian political ideology that considers individual and other societal interests inferior to the needs of the state.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What is biotechnology? Discuss some of the areas in which it has been used or is likely to be used.

Accepted Answer

Biotechnology is the integration of scie

Question 15

The _____ holds that governments have the right to rule themselves as they see fit.

Accepted Answer

A)  principle of sovereignty 
B)  nationality principle 
C)  territoriality principle 
D)  protective principle 
A)  principle of sovereignty 
B)  nationality principle 
C)  territoriality principle 
D)  protective principle

Question 16

Nationalization is an ideal in and of itself whereby an individual is completely loyal to his or her nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of democracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  The government is controlled by the citizens either directly or through elections. 
B)  Once elected, a representative can no longer be held accountable for his or her actions. 
C)  Impartial public service restricts freedom of expression and assembly. 
D)  Once elected, a representative cannot be reelected. 
A)  The government is controlled by the citizens either directly or through elections. 
B)  Once elected, a representative can no longer be held accountable for his or her actions. 
C)  Impartial public service restricts freedom of expression and assembly. 
D)  Once elected, a representative cannot be reelected.

Question 18

Philosophers such as David Hume,Adam Smith,and Aristotle contributed to the ideology of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  socialism 
B)  collectivism 
C)  individualism 
D)  communism 
A)  socialism 
B)  collectivism 
C)  individualism 
D)  communism

Question 19

The area of e-business that will most affect global customers is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  e-marketing 
B)  e-retailing and financial services 
C)  retailing 
D)  internet sales 
A)  e-marketing 
B)  e-retailing and financial services 
C)  retailing 
D)  internet sales

Question 20

In the context of the treatment and rights of aliens,countries have the legal right to refuse admission of foreign citizens and to impose special restrictions on all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  conduct 
B)  right of travel 
C)  spending 
D)  what business they may conduct 
A)  conduct 
B)  right of travel 
C)  spending 
D)  what business they may conduct

Aspects and degrees of the totalitarian form of government are still found in:

A form of totalitarianism,sometimes referred to as "right-wing," allows for both economic and political freedoms.

In the context of bureaucratization,Japanese businesses are becoming aware of the fact that:

Identify a true statement about civil law.

Since the passage of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),investigations reveal that:

In the context of offshoring,some informed observers note that technology already has eliminated much and in the future will eliminate even more of the work being done by:

The _____ holds that every country has jurisdiction over behavior that adversely affects its national security,even if that conduct occurred outside the country.

A firm in the country of Batangonia that sells secret government blueprints of the country of Cambrialand for a satellite system can be subjected to the Cambrialand laws.This scenario exemplifies _____.

Fascism is an extreme form of socialism that was realized through violent revolution and was committed to the idea of a worldwide communist state.

Both domestic and international political environments have a major impact on multinational corporations.

In the context of offshoring,which of the following factors has placed pressure on multinational corporations to outsource production?

In the context of collectivism,the Greek philosopher Plato believed that:

Communism is an authoritarian political ideology that considers individual and other societal interests inferior to the needs of the state.

What is biotechnology? Discuss some of the areas in which it has been used or is likely to be used.

The _____ holds that governments have the right to rule themselves as they see fit.

Nationalization is an ideal in and of itself whereby an individual is completely loyal to his or her nation.

Which of the following statements is true of democracy?

Philosophers such as David Hume,Adam Smith,and Aristotle contributed to the ideology of _____.

The area of e-business that will most affect global customers is _____.

In the context of the treatment and rights of aliens,countries have the legal right to refuse admission of foreign citizens and to impose special restrictions on all of the following except _____.

Globalization and International Linkages

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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Exam 2: The Political, Legal, and Technological Environment

Aspects and degrees of the totalitarian form of government are still found in:

A form of totalitarianism,sometimes referred to as "right-wing," allows for both economic and political freedoms.

In the context of bureaucratization,Japanese businesses are becoming aware of the fact that:

Identify a true statement about civil law.

Since the passage of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA),investigations reveal that:

In the context of offshoring,some informed observers note that technology already has eliminated much and in the future will eliminate even more of the work being done by:

The _____ holds that every country has jurisdiction over behavior that adversely affects its national security,even if that conduct occurred outside the country.

A firm in the country of Batangonia that sells secret government blueprints of the country of Cambrialand for a satellite system can be subjected to the Cambrialand laws.This scenario exemplifies _____.

Fascism is an extreme form of socialism that was realized through violent revolution and was committed to the idea of a worldwide communist state.

Both domestic and international political environments have a major impact on multinational corporations.

In the context of offshoring,which of the following factors has placed pressure on multinational corporations to outsource production?

In the context of collectivism,the Greek philosopher Plato believed that:

Communism is an authoritarian political ideology that considers individual and other societal interests inferior to the needs of the state.

What is biotechnology? Discuss some of the areas in which it has been used or is likely to be used.

The _____ holds that governments have the right to rule themselves as they see fit.

Nationalization is an ideal in and of itself whereby an individual is completely loyal to his or her nation.

Which of the following statements is true of democracy?

Philosophers such as David Hume,Adam Smith,and Aristotle contributed to the ideology of _____.

The area of e-business that will most affect global customers is _____.

In the context of the treatment and rights of aliens,countries have the legal right to refuse admission of foreign citizens and to impose special restrictions on all of the following except _____.

Globalization and International Linkages

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural Communication and Negotiation

Strategy Formulation and Implementation

Entry Strategies and Organizational Structures

Managing Political Risk, Government Relations, and Alliances

Management Decision and Control

Motivation Across Cultures

Leadership Across Cultures

Human Resource Selection and Development Across Cultures

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