Question 1

Relations between governments and multinational corporations are generally positive if investments do all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) transfers capital,technology,or skills. 
B) creates jobs. 
C) makes tax contributions. 
D) uses locally produced resources. 
E) is tied to national security. 
A) transfers capital,technology,or skills. 
B) creates jobs. 
C) makes tax contributions. 
D) uses locally produced resources. 
E) is tied to national security. E

Question 2

Describe the concept of nationalism.

Accepted Answer

Nationalism can best be described as an intense feeling of national pride and unity,an awakening of a nation's people to pride in their country.This pride can take an anti-foreign business bias,and minor harassment and controls of foreign investment are supported,if not applauded.

Question 3

All of the following would be considered to be strategies that multinational corporations can use to minimize vulnerability and risk EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) joint ventures. 
B) sole-proprietorship. 
C) expanding the investment base. 
D) planned domestication. 
E) licensing. 
A) joint ventures. 
B) sole-proprietorship. 
C) expanding the investment base. 
D) planned domestication. 
E) licensing. B

Question 4

The seizing of a company's assets without payment is called:

Accepted Answer

A) confiscation. 
B) expropriation. 
C) domestication. 
D) exchange controls. 
E) local-content laws. 
A) confiscation. 
B) expropriation. 
C) domestication. 
D) exchange controls. 
E) local-content laws.

Question 5

Feelings of ___________ are expressed in a variety of ways such as a call to "buy our country's products only" or "Buy American."

Accepted Answer

The answer of Feelings of ___________ are expressed in a...

Question 6

Three hot issues in 2008 were the undervalued Chinese currency,the ban on beef imports into Japan,and Chinese subsidies in apparent violation of WHO rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The term __________ 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

The answer of The term __________ refers to both the...

Question 8

When host countries gradually cause the transfer of foreign investments to national control and ownership through a series of government decrees by mandating local ownership and greater national involvement in a company's management,_____________ has occurred.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When host countries gradually cause the transfer...

Question 9

A ______________ strategy minimizes or eliminates almost all risks international marketing risks.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ______________ strategy minimizes or eliminates almost...

Question 10

An intense feeling of national pride and unity,an awakening of a nation's people to pride in their country is called:

Accepted Answer

A) socialism. 
B) communism. 
C) fascism. 
D) nationalism. 
E) polarism. 
A) socialism. 
B) communism. 
C) fascism. 
D) nationalism. 
E) polarism.

Question 11

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--excha

Question 12

Describe the characteristics of a sovereign state.

Accepted Answer

A sovereign state is independent and fre

Question 13

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

Question 14

Which of the following strategies minimizes political risks for the multinational corporation that wishes to expand into overseas markets?

Accepted Answer

A) joint ventures 
B) licensing 
C) expanding the investment base 
D) planned domestication 
E) multi-facilities 
A) joint ventures 
B) licensing 
C) expanding the investment base 
D) planned domestication 
E) multi-facilities

Question 15

The proposed purchase of Unocal by the Chinese national oil company was opposed by the U.S.__________.

Accepted Answer

A) because the offer was unrealistically low 
B) as retaliation for not allowing similar purchases in China by American firms 
C) because Germany had proposal a high offer 
D) as a threat to United States' soverignty 
E) because China could divert oil from Unocal to China 
A) because the offer was unrealistically low 
B) as retaliation for not allowing similar purchases in China by American firms 
C) because Germany had proposal a high offer 
D) as a threat to United States' soverignty 
E) because China could divert oil from Unocal to China

Question 16

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the impact of boycotts?

Accepted Answer

A) In general,these policies normally control and rectify situations that caused the boycotts. 
B) Boycotts are generally not very successful. 
C) Boycotts are illegal. 
D) The United Nations encourages boycotts as a means of settling a dispute as opposed to armed conflict. 
E) Boycotts are least effective against consumer goods. 
A) In general,these policies normally control and rectify situations that caused the boycotts. 
B) Boycotts are generally not very successful. 
C) Boycotts are illegal. 
D) The United Nations encourages boycotts as a means of settling a dispute as opposed to armed conflict. 
E) Boycotts are least effective against consumer goods.

Question 17

As an example of what are called local-content laws NAFTA requires 62 percent local content for all cars coming from member countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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.This form of economic risk is associated with which of the following?

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 19

The newest form of terrorism is called information terrorism because it prevents Third World countries from receiving information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

According to the text,the greater threats to peace and commerce for the 21st Century remain __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

civil stri

Relations between governments and multinational corporations are generally positive if investments do all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe the concept of nationalism.

All of the following would be considered to be strategies that multinational corporations can use to minimize vulnerability and risk EXCEPT:

The seizing of a company's assets without payment is called:

Feelings of ___________ are expressed in a variety of ways such as a call to "buy our country's products only" or "Buy American."

Three hot issues in 2008 were the undervalued Chinese currency,the ban on beef imports into Japan,and Chinese subsidies in apparent violation of WHO rules.

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

When host countries gradually cause the transfer of foreign investments to national control and ownership through a series of government decrees by mandating local ownership and greater national involvement in a company's management,_____________ has occurred.

A ______________ strategy minimizes or eliminates almost all risks international marketing risks.

An intense feeling of national pride and unity,an awakening of a nation's people to pride in their country is called:

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

Describe the characteristics of a sovereign state.

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

Which of the following strategies minimizes political risks for the multinational corporation that wishes to expand into overseas markets?

The proposed purchase of Unocal by the Chinese national oil company was opposed by the U.S.__________.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the impact of boycotts?

As an example of what are called local-content laws NAFTA requires 62 percent local content for all cars coming from member countries.

The newest form of terrorism is called information terrorism because it prevents Third World countries from receiving information.

According to the text,the greater threats to peace and commerce for the 21st Century remain and .

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

Emerging Markets

Multinational Market Regions and Market Groups

Global Marketing Management: Planning and Organization

Products and Services for Consumers

Products and Services for Businesses

International Marketing Channels

Exporting and Logistics: Special Issues for Business

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 6: The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

Relations between governments and multinational corporations are generally positive if investments do all of the following EXCEPT:

Describe the concept of nationalism.

All of the following would be considered to be strategies that multinational corporations can use to minimize vulnerability and risk EXCEPT:

The seizing of a company's assets without payment is called:

Feelings of ___________ are expressed in a variety of ways such as a call to "buy our country's products only" or "Buy American."

Three hot issues in 2008 were the undervalued Chinese currency,the ban on beef imports into Japan,and Chinese subsidies in apparent violation of WHO rules.

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

When host countries gradually cause the transfer of foreign investments to national control and ownership through a series of government decrees by mandating local ownership and greater national involvement in a company's management,_____________ has occurred.

A ______________ strategy minimizes or eliminates almost all risks international marketing risks.

An intense feeling of national pride and unity,an awakening of a nation's people to pride in their country is called:

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

Describe the characteristics of a sovereign state.

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

Which of the following strategies minimizes political risks for the multinational corporation that wishes to expand into overseas markets?

The proposed purchase of Unocal by the Chinese national oil company was opposed by the U.S.__________.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the impact of boycotts?

As an example of what are called local-content laws NAFTA requires 62 percent local content for all cars coming from member countries.

The newest form of terrorism is called information terrorism because it prevents Third World countries from receiving information.

According to the text,the greater threats to peace and commerce for the 21st Century remain __________ and __________.

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

Emerging Markets

Multinational Market Regions and Market Groups

Global Marketing Management: Planning and Organization

Products and Services for Consumers

Products and Services for Businesses

International Marketing Channels

Exporting and Logistics: Special Issues for Business

Integrated Marketing Communications and International Advertising

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Pricing for International Markets

Negotiating With International Customers, Partners, and Regulators

Filters

According to the text,the greater threats to peace and commerce for the 21st Century remain and .