Question 1

It is necessary to study a country's __________ and __________ to appreciate and understand that country's view of foreign cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) attitudes,geography 
B) language,customs 
C) government,stability 
D) culture,history 
E) behavior,language 
A) attitudes,geography 
B) language,customs 
C) government,stability 
D) culture,history 
E) behavior,language

Question 2

During the Mexican-American War,the ___________,an Irish-American battalion,fought for the Mexicans against the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) San Patricios 
B) Irish Republican Guard 
C) Tex-Mexicans 
D) Runaways 
E) None of the above 
A) San Patricios 
B) Irish Republican Guard 
C) Tex-Mexicans 
D) Runaways 
E) None of the above

Question 3

Effective communication eliminates the need for international marketing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Geography is part of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) An organization's internal environment. 
B) An organization's controllable external environment. 
C) An organization's uncontrollable external environment. 
D) An organization's parallel environment (controllable). 
E) An organization's parallel environment (uncontrollable). 
A) An organization's internal environment. 
B) An organization's controllable external environment. 
C) An organization's uncontrollable external environment. 
D) An organization's parallel environment (controllable). 
E) An organization's parallel environment (uncontrollable).

Question 5

Geographical features can pose serious impediments to __________ and __________.

Accepted Answer

A) economic growth;trade 
B) government policy;trade 
C) corporate executives;labor unions 
D) chaos management;controllable events 
E) natural bridges;railways 
A) economic growth;trade 
B) government policy;trade 
C) corporate executives;labor unions 
D) chaos management;controllable events 
E) natural bridges;railways

Question 6

By 2030,it is estimated that more than 60 percent of the world's population will live in urban areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Larry Lam has the responsibility of doing a geographic appraisal for his company as it attempts to build a manufacturing facility in Borneo.Which of the following elements of geography would NOT be of particular interest to Mr.Lam as he prepares an appraisal of the feasibility of a venture in this tropical country?

Accepted Answer

A) Altitude 
B) Humidity 
C) Temperature extremes 
D) Climate 
E) Latitude. 
A) Altitude 
B) Humidity 
C) Temperature extremes 
D) Climate 
E) Latitude.

Question 8

Which of the following agreed to a total ban on the export of hazardous wastes by developing nations?

Accepted Answer

A) The United Nations 
B) The Basel Convention 
C) NAFTA 
D) The European Union 
E) The Soviet Bloc 
A) The United Nations 
B) The Basel Convention 
C) NAFTA 
D) The European Union 
E) The Soviet Bloc

Question 9

Which of the following statements would best complete the statement that "countries that suffer the most from major calamities are:"?

Accepted Answer

A) "usually at fault." 
B) "usually helped by neighbors to overcome the difficulties." 
C) "usually among those that are prepared to handle such difficulties." 
D) "usually among the poorest in the world." 
E) "usually victims of geography." 
A) "usually at fault." 
B) "usually helped by neighbors to overcome the difficulties." 
C) "usually among those that are prepared to handle such difficulties." 
D) "usually among the poorest in the world." 
E) "usually victims of geography."

Question 10

All of the following permeate many facets of Japanese behavior EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) loyalty to family. 
B) the strong drive to cooperate. 
C) the strong desire to work together for a common cause. 
D) loyalty to company. 
E) the desire to form partnerships with other nations. 
A) loyalty to family. 
B) the strong drive to cooperate. 
C) the strong desire to work together for a common cause. 
D) loyalty to company. 
E) the desire to form partnerships with other nations.

Question 11

Theodore Roosevelt applied the Monroe Doctrine with an extension that became known as the ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Theodore Roosevelt applied the Monroe Doctrine with...

Question 12

Culture can be defined as being one's amount of social standing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What was the overall end result of The Mexican War of 1846-1848?

Accepted Answer

A) Mexico was forced to cede a large part of its territory to the United States. 
B) Mexico signed a non-aggression pact and borders stayed the same as they were before the war. 
C) Mexico gave up California and the U.S.gave up Baja California. 
D) Mexico paid the U.S.$5 million for war damages. 
E) The United States was forced to sign a pledge to never again invade Mexico. 
A) Mexico was forced to cede a large part of its territory to the United States. 
B) Mexico signed a non-aggression pact and borders stayed the same as they were before the war. 
C) Mexico gave up California and the U.S.gave up Baja California. 
D) Mexico paid the U.S.$5 million for war damages. 
E) The United States was forced to sign a pledge to never again invade Mexico.

Question 14

The Manifest Destiny Concept,a cornerstone of U.S.foreign policy,stated that there would be no further European colonization in the New World or Western Hemisphere.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An important factor in the evaluation of a nation's markets and environment is the study of its __________.

Accepted Answer

A) ocean currents 
B) alliances 
C) food production 
D) health care 
E) geography 
A) ocean currents 
B) alliances 
C) food production 
D) health care 
E) geography

Question 16

At present the global region with the lowest life expectancy age (50 years of age)is Africa.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Corporate planner Ralph Marx has recently become upset with the U.S.policy of sustainable development.He thinks that this policy is limiting global growth.This policy states that protecting the environment rests solely with the government and,therefore,all corporations around the world must respect the U.S.government's authority in this area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A crucial element in understanding any nation's business and political culture is the subjective perception of its history.Explain what this means and give an example.

Accepted Answer

Nations almost always use a self-referen

Question 19

History is in ________,goes the old saying.

Accepted Answer

the eyes o

Question 20

____________ is the study of the earth's surface,climate,continents,countries,peoples,industries,and resources.

Accepted Answer

A) Culture 
B) Geography 
C) Cartography 
D) Demography 
E) Geo-politics 
A) Culture 
B) Geography 
C) Cartography 
D) Demography 
E) Geo-politics

It is necessary to study a country's and to appreciate and understand that country's view of foreign cultures.

During the Mexican-American War,the ___________,an Irish-American battalion,fought for the Mexicans against the United States.

Effective communication eliminates the need for international marketing.

Geography is part of which of the following?

Geographical features can pose serious impediments to and .

By 2030,it is estimated that more than 60 percent of the world's population will live in urban areas.

Which of the following agreed to a total ban on the export of hazardous wastes by developing nations?

Which of the following statements would best complete the statement that "countries that suffer the most from major calamities are:"?

All of the following permeate many facets of Japanese behavior EXCEPT:

Theodore Roosevelt applied the Monroe Doctrine with an extension that became known as the ________________.

Culture can be defined as being one's amount of social standing.

What was the overall end result of The Mexican War of 1846-1848?

The Manifest Destiny Concept,a cornerstone of U.S.foreign policy,stated that there would be no further European colonization in the New World or Western Hemisphere.

An important factor in the evaluation of a nation's markets and environment is the study of its __________.

At present the global region with the lowest life expectancy age (50 years of age)is Africa.

A crucial element in understanding any nation's business and political culture is the subjective perception of its history.Explain what this means and give an example.

History is in ________,goes the old saying.

____________ is the study of the earth's surface,climate,continents,countries,peoples,industries,and resources.

The Scope and Challenge of International Marketing

The Dynamic Environment of International Trade

Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets

Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

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

Exam 3: History and Geography: The Foundations of Culture

It is necessary to study a country's __________ and __________ to appreciate and understand that country's view of foreign cultures.

During the Mexican-American War,the ___________,an Irish-American battalion,fought for the Mexicans against the United States.

Effective communication eliminates the need for international marketing.

Geography is part of which of the following?

Geographical features can pose serious impediments to __________ and __________.

By 2030,it is estimated that more than 60 percent of the world's population will live in urban areas.

Which of the following agreed to a total ban on the export of hazardous wastes by developing nations?

Which of the following statements would best complete the statement that "countries that suffer the most from major calamities are:"?

All of the following permeate many facets of Japanese behavior EXCEPT:

Theodore Roosevelt applied the Monroe Doctrine with an extension that became known as the ________________.

Culture can be defined as being one's amount of social standing.

What was the overall end result of The Mexican War of 1846-1848?

The Manifest Destiny Concept,a cornerstone of U.S.foreign policy,stated that there would be no further European colonization in the New World or Western Hemisphere.

An important factor in the evaluation of a nation's markets and environment is the study of its __________.

At present the global region with the lowest life expectancy age (50 years of age)is Africa.

A crucial element in understanding any nation's business and political culture is the subjective perception of its history.Explain what this means and give an example.

History is in ________,goes the old saying.

____________ is the study of the earth's surface,climate,continents,countries,peoples,industries,and resources.

The Scope and Challenge of International Marketing

The Dynamic Environment of International Trade

Cultural Dynamics in Assessing Global Markets

Culture, Management Style, and Business Systems

The Political Environment: A Critical Concern

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

It is necessary to study a country's and to appreciate and understand that country's view of foreign cultures.

Geographical features can pose serious impediments to and .