Question 1

Which country does not rank high on the ease-of-doing-business index?

Accepted Answer

A) the Philippines 
B) Singapore 
C) United Kingdom 
D) the United States 
A) the Philippines 
B) Singapore 
C) United Kingdom 
D) the United States

Question 2

According to the text, _____ is one of the biggest problems facing MNCs.

Accepted Answer

A) Fear of investing abroad 
B) Loss of sales to foreign competitors 
C) Uneven ethical standards 
D) Very restrictive foreign bureaucracies 
A) Fear of investing abroad 
B) Loss of sales to foreign competitors 
C) Uneven ethical standards 
D) Very restrictive foreign bureaucracies

Question 3

Under the _____, all acts of other governments are considered to be valid by U.S.courts, even if such acts are inappropriate in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) Act of state doctrine 
B) Act of international civility 
C) Act of judicial sovereignty 
D) Act of international understanding 
A) Act of state doctrine 
B) Act of international civility 
C) Act of judicial sovereignty 
D) Act of international understanding

Question 4

Evidence shows that the initial "Day of Revolt" in Egypt in 2011 was coordinated online through Twitter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Collectivism emerged in Italy and France as "national socialism."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Out of fear of creating internal political problems for U.S.allies, the U.S.State Department tried to convince the SEC and Justice Department to _____ the names of countries or foreign officials who were involved in its investigations of bribery.

Accepted Answer

A) Not reveal 
B) Disclose 
C) Charge officials not to reveal 
D) Publish in the New York Times 
A) Not reveal 
B) Disclose 
C) Charge officials not to reveal 
D) Publish in the New York Times

Question 7

International law includes the following types of jurisdictional principles:

Accepted Answer

A) Nationality, territoriality, and protective 
B) Territoriality, sovereignty, and nationality 
C) Good citizenship, territoriality, and protective 
D) Protective, comity, and sovereignty 
A) Nationality, territoriality, and protective 
B) Territoriality, sovereignty, and nationality 
C) Good citizenship, territoriality, and protective 
D) Protective, comity, and sovereignty

Question 8

What is totalitarianism? Identify its features and forms.

Accepted Answer

Totalitarianism refers to a political sy

Question 9

Describe the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.What were the objectives of the FCPA?

Accepted Answer

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Question 10

The Arab Spring was the first sign of unrest in the Middle East in two centuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the text, NYNEX holds a stake in:

Accepted Answer

A) Telecom New Zealand 
B) Thailand's Telecom Asia 
C) Australia's Optus 
D) Thailand's Globe Telecom 
A) Telecom New Zealand 
B) Thailand's Telecom Asia 
C) Australia's Optus 
D) Thailand's Globe Telecom

Question 12

As was true with previous rebellions in the region, the Arab Spring led to real reforms at a deliberate pace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Some observers have noted that technology already has eliminated much and in the future will eliminate even more of the work now 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 14

Northern Africa and the Middle East independent protests that led to government reforms between 2010 and 2011 did not include this country.

Accepted Answer

A) Yemen 
B) Egypt 
C) Libya 
D) Iran 
A) Yemen 
B) Egypt 
C) Libya 
D) Iran

Question 15

_____ has placed pressure on MNCs to outsource production.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) Doctrine of protectionism 
B) Doctrine of civility 
C) Doctrine of mutual understanding 
D) Doctrine of comity 
A) Doctrine of protectionism 
B) Doctrine of civility 
C) Doctrine of mutual understanding 
D) Doctrine of comity

Question 17

The statute that makes it illegal to influence foreign officials through personal payment of political contributions is referred to as the:

Accepted Answer

A) Fairness in International Affairs Act 
B) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
C) Global Ethics Act 
D) Fair Treatment of Foreign Citizens Act 
A) Fairness in International Affairs Act 
B) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 
C) Global Ethics Act 
D) Fair Treatment of Foreign Citizens Act

Question 18

Trade agreements do not require that trade benefits accorded to one nation be extended to other nations that are party to that agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Identify the option that would constitute white-collar service industries.

Accepted Answer

A) Steel and autos 
B) Agriculture 
C) Insurance only 
D) Insurance and banks 
A) Steel and autos 
B) Agriculture 
C) Insurance only 
D) Insurance and banks

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Biotechnology is the integration of scie

Which country does not rank high on the ease-of-doing-business index?

According to the text, _____ is one of the biggest problems facing MNCs.

Under the _____, all acts of other governments are considered to be valid by U.S.courts, even if such acts are inappropriate in the United States.

Evidence shows that the initial "Day of Revolt" in Egypt in 2011 was coordinated online through Twitter.

Collectivism emerged in Italy and France as "national socialism."

Out of fear of creating internal political problems for U.S.allies, the U.S.State Department tried to convince the SEC and Justice Department to _____ the names of countries or foreign officials who were involved in its investigations of bribery.

International law includes the following types of jurisdictional principles:

What is totalitarianism? Identify its features and forms.

Describe the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.What were the objectives of the FCPA?

The Arab Spring was the first sign of unrest in the Middle East in two centuries.

According to the text, NYNEX holds a stake in:

As was true with previous rebellions in the region, the Arab Spring led to real reforms at a deliberate pace.

Some observers have noted that technology already has eliminated much and in the future will eliminate even more of the work now being done by:

Northern Africa and the Middle East independent protests that led to government reforms between 2010 and 2011 did not include this country.

_____ has placed pressure on MNCs to outsource production.

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

The statute that makes it illegal to influence foreign officials through personal payment of political contributions is referred to as the:

Trade agreements do not require that trade benefits accorded to one nation be extended to other nations that are party to that agreement.

Identify the option that would constitute white-collar service industries.

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

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

Which country does not rank high on the ease-of-doing-business index?

According to the text, _____ is one of the biggest problems facing MNCs.

Under the _____, all acts of other governments are considered to be valid by U.S.courts, even if such acts are inappropriate in the United States.

Evidence shows that the initial "Day of Revolt" in Egypt in 2011 was coordinated online through Twitter.

Collectivism emerged in Italy and France as "national socialism."

Out of fear of creating internal political problems for U.S.allies, the U.S.State Department tried to convince the SEC and Justice Department to _____ the names of countries or foreign officials who were involved in its investigations of bribery.

International law includes the following types of jurisdictional principles:

What is totalitarianism? Identify its features and forms.

Describe the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.What were the objectives of the FCPA?

The Arab Spring was the first sign of unrest in the Middle East in two centuries.

According to the text, NYNEX holds a stake in:

As was true with previous rebellions in the region, the Arab Spring led to real reforms at a deliberate pace.

Some observers have noted that technology already has eliminated much and in the future will eliminate even more of the work now being done by:

Northern Africa and the Middle East independent protests that led to government reforms between 2010 and 2011 did not include this country.

_____ has placed pressure on MNCs to outsource production.

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

The statute that makes it illegal to influence foreign officials through personal payment of political contributions is referred to as the:

Trade agreements do not require that trade benefits accorded to one nation be extended to other nations that are party to that agreement.

Identify the option that would constitute white-collar service industries.

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

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

Filters