Exam 9: Exporting, Importing, and Global Sourcing

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In a(n)_____ joint venture, there is no contribution of capital to form a new entity.

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_____ are export intermediaries who represent a company in the foreign market.

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The draft that allows a period of 120 days to pay is very attractive for the importer because it allows time for the importer to sell the goods before having to pay for them.

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_____ refers to the measure of the impact that activities like transportation and manufacturing have on the environment, especially on climate change.

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What is the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)?

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In a(n)_____ joint venture, each partner contributes capital and resources in exchange for an equity stake and share in any resulting profits.

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An export management company is a government organization that ensures sound development of a country's export trade through quality control and inspection.

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_____ refers to an organization formed "to assist in financing US exports by supplementingthe financing available from commercial banks and other lenders."

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Letters of credit are trusted forms of payment in international trade because the bank promises to make the payment on behalf of the importer.

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The carbon-footprint measure focuses on distance rather than looking at all the fossil fuels used in the manufacture of an item.

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Which of the following statements holds true for an open account?

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SBA's _____ loan program funds small businesses to pay for any activity that will increase exports.

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What are the advantages of outsourcing?

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What steps can companies take to manage the quality and consistency in the performance of the suppliers?

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What are the constituents of service-level agreements?

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A(n)_____ refers to a country that has very advantageous (low)corporate income taxes.

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What options does a firm have if it wants to have a direct operating presence in the foreign country, which is completely under its control?

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Most companies consider the market-entry option of licensing to be a high-risk option because of the heavy upfront investment.

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_____ refers to an organization that assists foreign companies in exporting their products to Japan by providing free-market entry information and business-partner matching as well as some subsidies.

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Which of the following statements holds true for the barter system?

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