Question 1

When a time draft is drawn on and accepted by a business firm, it is called a trade acceptance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What are the typical problems that novice exporters face when trying to export?

Accepted Answer

Novice exporters run into significant pr

Question 3

What type of firms is most likely to engage in countertrade? Why?

Accepted Answer

Countertrade is most attractive to large

Question 4

The Export-Import Bank:

Accepted Answer

A)  is an international financial institution that provides loans for capital programs. 
B)  provides finance to facilitate trade between United States and other countries. 
C)  is an independent agency of the United Nations. 
D)  focuses on policies that have an impact on the exchange rate and the balance of payments. 
A)  is an international financial institution that provides loans for capital programs. 
B)  provides finance to facilitate trade between United States and other countries. 
C)  is an independent agency of the United Nations. 
D)  focuses on policies that have an impact on the exchange rate and the balance of payments.

Question 5

A _____ is payable on presentation to the drawee.

Accepted Answer

A)  bill of lading 
B)  time draft 
C)  sight draft 
D)  letter of credit 
A)  bill of lading 
B)  time draft 
C)  sight draft 
D)  letter of credit

Question 6

Japan's _____ have offices all over the world, and they proactively, continuously seek export opportunities for their affiliated companies large and small.

Accepted Answer

A)  sogo shosha 
B)  kaizen 
C)  MITI 
D)  Samurai 
A)  sogo shosha 
B)  kaizen 
C)  MITI 
D)  Samurai

Question 7

A banker's acceptance:

Accepted Answer

A)  is payable to the drawee immediately on presentation in a bank. 
B)  is a time draft that has been drawn on and accepted by a bank. 
C)  is a sight draft that can be used as a negotiable instrument in banks. 
D)  allows a buyer possession of the merchandise without signing any formal documents. 
A)  is payable to the drawee immediately on presentation in a bank. 
B)  is a time draft that has been drawn on and accepted by a bank. 
C)  is a sight draft that can be used as a negotiable instrument in banks. 
D)  allows a buyer possession of the merchandise without signing any formal documents.

Question 8

Which of the following is a reason that firms take a reactive approach to exporting rather than a proactive approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most firms are familiar with the foreign market opportunities and therefore do not need to utilize proactive approaches. 
B)  They are intimidated by the complexities and mechanics of exporting to countries where business practices, language, culture, legal systems, and currency are very different from the home market. 
C)  Most firms already know where the market potential and opportunities are and they do not need to be proactive. 
D)  They are not intimidated by the complexities and mechanics of exporting to foreign countries and can, therefore, use the same reactive approaches that work in their home market. 
A)  Most firms are familiar with the foreign market opportunities and therefore do not need to utilize proactive approaches. 
B)  They are intimidated by the complexities and mechanics of exporting to countries where business practices, language, culture, legal systems, and currency are very different from the home market. 
C)  Most firms already know where the market potential and opportunities are and they do not need to be proactive. 
D)  They are not intimidated by the complexities and mechanics of exporting to foreign countries and can, therefore, use the same reactive approaches that work in their home market.

Question 9

Which of the following is true of exporting?

Accepted Answer

A)  A common pitfall of exporting is a poor understanding of competitive conditions in the foreign market. 
B)  Securing financing is rarely a problem for exporters. 
C)  A common pitfall of exporting is trying too hard to customize a product offering rather than "sticking with what you know." 
D)  Most exporters have a very good understanding of the competitive conditions in the foreign market. 
A)  A common pitfall of exporting is a poor understanding of competitive conditions in the foreign market. 
B)  Securing financing is rarely a problem for exporters. 
C)  A common pitfall of exporting is trying too hard to customize a product offering rather than "sticking with what you know." 
D)  Most exporters have a very good understanding of the competitive conditions in the foreign market.

Question 10

Which of the following is a major drawback of engaging in countertrade?

Accepted Answer

A)  Countertrade is not useful when trading with developing nations. 
B)  Financing is difficult when engaging in a countertrade. 
C)  It is not attractive to small organizations. 
D)  Countertrade may involve the exchange of unusable goods. 
A)  Countertrade is not useful when trading with developing nations. 
B)  Financing is difficult when engaging in a countertrade. 
C)  It is not attractive to small organizations. 
D)  Countertrade may involve the exchange of unusable goods.

Question 11

Compare and contrast counterpurchase agreements and offset arrangements. Why might an exporter prefer an offset to a counterpurchase deal?

Accepted Answer

A counterpurchase agreement is a recipro

Question 12

Describe a typical international trade transaction.

Accepted Answer

The typical international trade transact

Question 13

Ex-Im Bank has a direct lending operation under which it lends dollars to foreign borrowers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Bank charges on letters of credit will depend on the:

Accepted Answer

A)  exporter's creditworthiness. 
B)  size of the transaction. 
C)  exporter's means of finance. 
D)  time taken to approve the sale. 
A)  exporter's creditworthiness. 
B)  size of the transaction. 
C)  exporter's means of finance. 
D)  time taken to approve the sale.

Question 15

Nearly every state in the U.S. maintains active trade commissions to promote exports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) _____ occurs when a firm supplies technology, equipment, training, or other services in a country and agrees to take a certain percentage of the resultant output as partial payment for the contract.

Accepted Answer

A)  counterpurchase 
B)  offset 
C)  barter 
D)  buyback 
A)  counterpurchase 
B)  offset 
C)  barter 
D)  buyback

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of countertrade?

Accepted Answer

A)  Countertrade reduces the profitability of competing firms and is considered an unethical practice. 
B)  Countertrade is a conventional means to pay exporters. 
C)  Smaller organizations commonly use countertrade in international transactions. 
D)  Countertrade occurs when goods and services are traded for other goods and services. 
A)  Countertrade reduces the profitability of competing firms and is considered an unethical practice. 
B)  Countertrade is a conventional means to pay exporters. 
C)  Smaller organizations commonly use countertrade in international transactions. 
D)  Countertrade occurs when goods and services are traded for other goods and services.

Question 18

Hiring an EMC will help a novice exporter identify opportunities and navigate the paperwork involved in exporting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In the _____ program organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, department representatives accompany groups of U.S. businesspeople abroad to meet with qualified agents, distributors, and customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  best prospects 
B)  SCORE 
C)  capital assistance 
D)  matchmaker 
A)  best prospects 
B)  SCORE 
C)  capital assistance 
D)  matchmaker

Question 20

Countertrade is least attractive to large, diverse multinational enterprises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When a time draft is drawn on and accepted by a business firm, it is called a trade acceptance.

What are the typical problems that novice exporters face when trying to export?

What type of firms is most likely to engage in countertrade? Why?

The Export-Import Bank:

A _____ is payable on presentation to the drawee.

Japan's _____ have offices all over the world, and they proactively, continuously seek export opportunities for their affiliated companies large and small.

A banker's acceptance:

Which of the following is a reason that firms take a reactive approach to exporting rather than a proactive approach?

Which of the following is true of exporting?

Which of the following is a major drawback of engaging in countertrade?

Compare and contrast counterpurchase agreements and offset arrangements. Why might an exporter prefer an offset to a counterpurchase deal?

Describe a typical international trade transaction.

Ex-Im Bank has a direct lending operation under which it lends dollars to foreign borrowers.

Bank charges on letters of credit will depend on the:

Nearly every state in the U.S. maintains active trade commissions to promote exports.

A(n) _____ occurs when a firm supplies technology, equipment, training, or other services in a country and agrees to take a certain percentage of the resultant output as partial payment for the contract.

Which of the following statements is true of countertrade?

Hiring an EMC will help a novice exporter identify opportunities and navigate the paperwork involved in exporting.

In the _____ program organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, department representatives accompany groups of U.S. businesspeople abroad to meet with qualified agents, distributors, and customers.

Countertrade is least attractive to large, diverse multinational enterprises.

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National Differences in Economic Development

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Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Trade Pacts Give the Mexican Auto Industry an Edge

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

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The Strategy of International Business

The Organization of International Business

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Exam 16: Exporting, Importing, and Countertrade

When a time draft is drawn on and accepted by a business firm, it is called a trade acceptance.

What are the typical problems that novice exporters face when trying to export?

What type of firms is most likely to engage in countertrade? Why?

The Export-Import Bank:

A _____ is payable on presentation to the drawee.

Japan's _____ have offices all over the world, and they proactively, continuously seek export opportunities for their affiliated companies large and small.

A banker's acceptance:

Which of the following is a reason that firms take a reactive approach to exporting rather than a proactive approach?

Which of the following is true of exporting?

Which of the following is a major drawback of engaging in countertrade?

Compare and contrast counterpurchase agreements and offset arrangements. Why might an exporter prefer an offset to a counterpurchase deal?

Describe a typical international trade transaction.

Ex-Im Bank has a direct lending operation under which it lends dollars to foreign borrowers.

Bank charges on letters of credit will depend on the:

Nearly every state in the U.S. maintains active trade commissions to promote exports.

A(n) _____ occurs when a firm supplies technology, equipment, training, or other services in a country and agrees to take a certain percentage of the resultant output as partial payment for the contract.

Which of the following statements is true of countertrade?

Hiring an EMC will help a novice exporter identify opportunities and navigate the paperwork involved in exporting.

In the _____ program organized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, department representatives accompany groups of U.S. businesspeople abroad to meet with qualified agents, distributors, and customers.

Countertrade is least attractive to large, diverse multinational enterprises.

Globalization

National Differences in Political Economy, and Legal Systems

National Differences in Economic Development

Differences in Culture

Ethics, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

International Trade Theory

Government Policy and International Trade

Foreign Direct Investment

Regional Trade Pacts Give the Mexican Auto Industry an Edge

The Foreign Exchange Market

The International Monetary System

The Global Capital Market

The Strategy of International Business

The Organization of International Business

Entry Strategy and Strategic Alliances

Global Production and Supply Chain Management

Global Marketing and RD

Global Human Resource Management

Accounting and Finance in the International Business

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