Question 1

The domestic and international political environment has a major impact on multinational corporations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In a business context, individualism is synonymous with:

Accepted Answer

A) Collectivism 
B) Socialism 
C) Totalitarianism 
D) Capitalism 
A) Collectivism 
B) Socialism 
C) Totalitarianism 
D) Capitalism D

Question 3

The current move toward privatization by an increasing number of countries is an example of the changing international regulatory environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Critics of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act feared the loss of sales to foreign competitors, especially in those countries where:

Accepted Answer

A) Customs are adhered to 
B) Political stability exists 
C) Common law is applicable 
D) Bribery is an accepted means 
A) Customs are adhered to 
B) Political stability exists 
C) Common law is applicable 
D) Bribery is an accepted means

Question 5

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 6

What are the four foundations upon which laws are based around the world? Briefly explain each foundation.

Accepted Answer

The four foundations upon which laws are

Question 7

Social media can positively impact international business by:

Accepted Answer

A) Facilitating a fast transition to more open trade and business dealings 
B) Increasing shipping and logistical costs of goods 
C) Limiting the economic effects to the country experiencing unrest 
D) Stabilizing fuel costs 
A) Facilitating a fast transition to more open trade and business dealings 
B) Increasing shipping and logistical costs of goods 
C) Limiting the economic effects to the country experiencing unrest 
D) Stabilizing fuel costs

Question 8

The most obvious dimension of the technological environment facing international managers today is:

Accepted Answer

A) Telecommunications 
B) Transportation 
C) Agricultural mechanization 
D) Improved service technologies 
A) Telecommunications 
B) Transportation 
C) Agricultural mechanization 
D) Improved service technologies

Question 9

The _____ principle holds that every country has jurisdiction (authority or power) over its citizens no matter where they are located.

Accepted Answer

A) Comity 
B) Nationality 
C) Territoriality 
D) Sovereignty 
A) Comity 
B) Nationality 
C) Territoriality 
D) Sovereignty

Question 10

The doctrine of civility holds that there must be mutual respect for the laws, institutions, and government of other countries in the manner of jurisdiction over their own citizens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

U.S.laws require equality in the workplace for all employees.U.S.citizens who take a job in Germany cannot sue their German employer under the provisions of U.S.law for failure to provide equal opportunity for them.This is in line with the:

Accepted Answer

A) Principle of sovereignty 
B) Nationality principle 
C) Doctrine of comity 
D) Act of state doctrine 
A) Principle of sovereignty 
B) Nationality principle 
C) Doctrine of comity 
D) Act of state doctrine

Question 12

Embedded learning technology will allow thinking to occur in machines.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the text, a positive side of the opportunities that technology offers would be:

Accepted Answer

A) Decline in the cost of doing business worldwide 
B) Price rise due to cost of equipment 
C) Elimination of higher-priced labor 
D) Replacement of employees by machines 
A) Decline in the cost of doing business worldwide 
B) Price rise due to cost of equipment 
C) Elimination of higher-priced labor 
D) Replacement of employees by machines

Question 14

Many firms try to work collaboratively with governments as new laws, policies, and regulations are introduced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The creation of a digital framework:

Accepted Answer

A) Made business communication vastly more expensive 
B) Made the microprocessor obsolete 
C) Allowed high-power computer performance at low cost 
D) Required satellites for all forms of communication 
A) Made business communication vastly more expensive 
B) Made the microprocessor obsolete 
C) Allowed high-power computer performance at low cost 
D) Required satellites for all forms of communication

Question 16

Identify from the following the correct statement on civil law.

Accepted Answer

A) It comes from English law and is found in nonsocialist countries 
B) It is to be found in countries of Central Asia 
C) It is derived from Roman law and is found in nonsocialist countries such as France 
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 to be found in countries of Central Asia 
C) It is derived from Roman law and is found in nonsocialist countries such as France 
D) It is the foundation of the legal system in the United States, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand and other nations

Question 17

One of the biggest impediments to attracting more foreign investment in Russia is:

Accepted Answer

A) Legal mandates 
B) Economic opportunities 
C) Political corruption 
D) Religious practices 
A) Legal mandates 
B) Economic opportunities 
C) Political corruption 
D) Religious practices

Question 18

Governmental power in a democracy is limited by:

Accepted Answer

A) The accountability of the elected representatives to the general public 
B) Individual freedom-such as freedom of expression and assembly 
C) The police force which is independent of the state 
D) Limiting the number of terms for which a representative may be elected 
A) The accountability of the elected representatives to the general public 
B) Individual freedom-such as freedom of expression and assembly 
C) The police force which is independent of the state 
D) Limiting the number of terms for which a representative may be elected

Question 19

Countries have the legal right to refuse admission of foreign citizens and to impose special restrictions on 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

Question 20

Emerging information technology has made work:

Accepted Answer

A) More portable 
B) More risky 
C) More tedious 
D) More complicated 
A) More portable 
B) More risky 
C) More tedious 
D) More complicated

The domestic and international political environment has a major impact on multinational corporations.

In a business context, individualism is synonymous with:

The current move toward privatization by an increasing number of countries is an example of the changing international regulatory environment.

Critics of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act feared the loss of sales to foreign competitors, especially in those countries where:

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

What are the four foundations upon which laws are based around the world? Briefly explain each foundation.

Social media can positively impact international business by:

The most obvious dimension of the technological environment facing international managers today is:

The _____ principle holds that every country has jurisdiction (authority or power) over its citizens no matter where they are located.

The doctrine of civility holds that there must be mutual respect for the laws, institutions, and government of other countries in the manner of jurisdiction over their own citizens.

U.S.laws require equality in the workplace for all employees.U.S.citizens who take a job in Germany cannot sue their German employer under the provisions of U.S.law for failure to provide equal opportunity for them.This is in line with the:

Embedded learning technology will allow thinking to occur in machines.

According to the text, a positive side of the opportunities that technology offers would be:

Many firms try to work collaboratively with governments as new laws, policies, and regulations are introduced.

The creation of a digital framework:

Identify from the following the correct statement on civil law.

One of the biggest impediments to attracting more foreign investment in Russia is:

Governmental power in a democracy is limited by:

Countries have the legal right to refuse admission of foreign citizens and to impose special restrictions on the following except:

Emerging information technology has made work:

Globalization and International Linkages

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural 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

The domestic and international political environment has a major impact on multinational corporations.

In a business context, individualism is synonymous with:

The current move toward privatization by an increasing number of countries is an example of the changing international regulatory environment.

Critics of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act feared the loss of sales to foreign competitors, especially in those countries where:

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

What are the four foundations upon which laws are based around the world? Briefly explain each foundation.

Social media can positively impact international business by:

The most obvious dimension of the technological environment facing international managers today is:

The _____ principle holds that every country has jurisdiction (authority or power) over its citizens no matter where they are located.

The doctrine of civility holds that there must be mutual respect for the laws, institutions, and government of other countries in the manner of jurisdiction over their own citizens.

U.S.laws require equality in the workplace for all employees.U.S.citizens who take a job in Germany cannot sue their German employer under the provisions of U.S.law for failure to provide equal opportunity for them.This is in line with the:

Embedded learning technology will allow thinking to occur in machines.

According to the text, a positive side of the opportunities that technology offers would be:

Many firms try to work collaboratively with governments as new laws, policies, and regulations are introduced.

The creation of a digital framework:

Identify from the following the correct statement on civil law.

One of the biggest impediments to attracting more foreign investment in Russia is:

Governmental power in a democracy is limited by:

Countries have the legal right to refuse admission of foreign citizens and to impose special restrictions on the following except:

Emerging information technology has made work:

Globalization and International Linkages

Ethics, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

The Meanings and Dimensions of Culture

Managing Across Cultures

Organizational Cultures and Diversity

Cross-Cultural 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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