Question 1

Quotas are the most common form of ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Quotas are the most common form of...

Question 2

When Starbucks operates in other countries, it customizes snacks to local tastes. This is a(n) ____ challenge for international managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  technological 
B)  cultural 
C)  political 
D)  economic 
E)  legal 
A)  technological 
B)  cultural 
C)  political 
D)  economic 
E)  legal

Question 3

____ is the cultural belief that the person comes first.

Accepted Answer

A)  Individualism 
B)  Power respect 
C)  Aggressive goal behavior 
D)  Power tolerant 
E)  Collectivism 
A)  Individualism 
B)  Power respect 
C)  Aggressive goal behavior 
D)  Power tolerant 
E)  Collectivism

Question 4

The United States Department of Defense requires some weapon systems to be made by U.S. companies for national defense reasons. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a quota. 
B)  an export restraint agreement. 
C)  nationalization. 
D)  buy national legislation. 
E)  None of these choices 
A)  a quota. 
B)  an export restraint agreement. 
C)  nationalization. 
D)  buy national legislation. 
E)  None of these choices

Question 5

Satellites, shipping ports, railroads, and airports are part of a nation's

Accepted Answer

A)  natural resources. 
B)  political system. 
C)  cultural environment. 
D)  infrastructure. 
E)  technological environment. 
A)  natural resources. 
B)  political system. 
C)  cultural environment. 
D)  infrastructure. 
E)  technological environment.

Question 6

People who adopt  ____________________  place a higher value on social relationships, quality of life, and concern for others.

Accepted Answer

passive go

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a factor of the political-legal environment for international managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  No incentives for international trade 
B)  The use of import quotas and tariffs 
C)  Infrastructure 
D)  Membership in an economic community 
E)  Government instability 
A)  No incentives for international trade 
B)  The use of import quotas and tariffs 
C)  Infrastructure 
D)  Membership in an economic community 
E)  Government instability

Question 8

With whom is the United States involved in a mature market system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The European Union 
B)  The Latin American Integration Association 
C)  The Caribbean Common Market 
D)  Canada and Mexico 
E)  Pacific Asia 
A)  The European Union 
B)  The Latin American Integration Association 
C)  The Caribbean Common Market 
D)  Canada and Mexico 
E)  Pacific Asia

Question 9

Describe two of the market systems.

Accepted Answer

Two of the market systems are the perfec

Question 10

Compassion International is a children's charity that provides basic necessities, schooling, and job training for poverty-stricken children around the world. This not-for-profit organization would require which type of investment when it enters a new country?

Accepted Answer

A)  Direct investment 
B)  Joint venture 
C)  Licensing 
D)  Importing/exporting 
E)  Franchising 
A)  Direct investment 
B)  Joint venture 
C)  Licensing 
D)  Importing/exporting 
E)  Franchising

Question 11

Companies from all over the world are embracing the maquiladoras concept mainly because of

Accepted Answer

A)  lower transportation costs. 
B)  its efficient use of raw materials. 
C)  its ability to avoid regulatory problems. 
D)  improved technology. 
E)  cheap labor. 
A)  lower transportation costs. 
B)  its efficient use of raw materials. 
C)  its ability to avoid regulatory problems. 
D)  improved technology. 
E)  cheap labor.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the environmental challenges that complicates international management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technological 
B)  Political 
C)  Economic 
D)  Cultural 
E)  Legal 
A)  Technological 
B)  Political 
C)  Economic 
D)  Cultural 
E)  Legal

Question 13

Describe aspects of the U.S. cultural environment that foreign managers would find challenging.

Accepted Answer

Foreign managers entering the U.S. cultu

Question 14

eBay is based in San Jose. Buyers and sellers on the site are located around the world. eBay is a(n) ____ business.

Accepted Answer

A)  international 
B)  domestic 
C)  multinational 
D)  intercontinental 
E)  global 
A)  international 
B)  domestic 
C)  multinational 
D)  intercontinental 
E)  global

Question 15

Starbucks owns one third of its stores outside the U.S. Those stores are

Accepted Answer

A)  a direct investment. 
B)  a joint venture. 
C)  licensing. 
D)  a strategic alliance. 
E)  franchising. 
A)  a direct investment. 
B)  a joint venture. 
C)  licensing. 
D)  a strategic alliance. 
E)  franchising.

Question 16

Japanese firms give managers of their foreign operations relatively great responsibility. As a result, top executives frequently travel to the foreign operations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An example of the economic system in China is

Accepted Answer

A)  all postings on Qiangguo, the largest Internet bulletin board in China, are censored. 
B)  bowling is the latest fad in China, with a new bowling alley opening weekly. 
C)  calligraphy is viewed as a higher art form than painting and drama. 
D)  one of China's greatest natural resources is its labor pool. 
E)  the Chinese government has a one-child population control. 
A)  all postings on Qiangguo, the largest Internet bulletin board in China, are censored. 
B)  bowling is the latest fad in China, with a new bowling alley opening weekly. 
C)  calligraphy is viewed as a higher art form than painting and drama. 
D)  one of China's greatest natural resources is its labor pool. 
E)  the Chinese government has a one-child population control.

Question 18

Renata is a tax attorney in Germany. Her service is a(n) ____ business.

Accepted Answer

A)  international 
B)  domestic 
C)  multinational 
D)  intercontinental 
E)  global 
A)  international 
B)  domestic 
C)  multinational 
D)  intercontinental 
E)  global

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an example of an economic challenge faced by international managers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government ownership of all property 
B)  Unstable government 
C)  Absence of power plants 
D)  Lack of educational facilities 
E)  Few natural resources 
A)  Government ownership of all property 
B)  Unstable government 
C)  Absence of power plants 
D)  Lack of educational facilities 
E)  Few natural resources

Question 20

Fewer and fewer small organizations are also finding that they can benefit from the global economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Quotas are the most common form of ____________________.

When Starbucks operates in other countries, it customizes snacks to local tastes. This is a(n) ____ challenge for international managers.

____ is the cultural belief that the person comes first.

The United States Department of Defense requires some weapon systems to be made by U.S. companies for national defense reasons. This is an example of

Satellites, shipping ports, railroads, and airports are part of a nation's

People who adopt ____________________ place a higher value on social relationships, quality of life, and concern for others.

Which of the following is NOT a factor of the political-legal environment for international managers?

With whom is the United States involved in a mature market system?

Describe two of the market systems.

Compassion International is a children's charity that provides basic necessities, schooling, and job training for poverty-stricken children around the world. This not-for-profit organization would require which type of investment when it enters a new country?

Companies from all over the world are embracing the maquiladoras concept mainly because of

Which of the following is NOT one of the environmental challenges that complicates international management?

Describe aspects of the U.S. cultural environment that foreign managers would find challenging.

eBay is based in San Jose. Buyers and sellers on the site are located around the world. eBay is a(n) ____ business.

Starbucks owns one third of its stores outside the U.S. Those stores are

Japanese firms give managers of their foreign operations relatively great responsibility. As a result, top executives frequently travel to the foreign operations.

An example of the economic system in China is

Renata is a tax attorney in Germany. Her service is a(n) ____ business.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an economic challenge faced by international managers?

Fewer and fewer small organizations are also finding that they can benefit from the global economy.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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Exam 5: Navigating the Global Environment

Quotas are the most common form of ____________________.

When Starbucks operates in other countries, it customizes snacks to local tastes. This is a(n) ____ challenge for international managers.

____ is the cultural belief that the person comes first.

The United States Department of Defense requires some weapon systems to be made by U.S. companies for national defense reasons. This is an example of

Satellites, shipping ports, railroads, and airports are part of a nation's

People who adopt ____________________ place a higher value on social relationships, quality of life, and concern for others.

Which of the following is NOT a factor of the political-legal environment for international managers?

With whom is the United States involved in a mature market system?

Describe two of the market systems.

Compassion International is a children's charity that provides basic necessities, schooling, and job training for poverty-stricken children around the world. This not-for-profit organization would require which type of investment when it enters a new country?

Companies from all over the world are embracing the maquiladoras concept mainly because of

Which of the following is NOT one of the environmental challenges that complicates international management?

Describe aspects of the U.S. cultural environment that foreign managers would find challenging.

eBay is based in San Jose. Buyers and sellers on the site are located around the world. eBay is a(n) ____ business.

Starbucks owns one third of its stores outside the U.S. Those stores are

Japanese firms give managers of their foreign operations relatively great responsibility. As a result, top executives frequently travel to the foreign operations.

An example of the economic system in China is

Renata is a tax attorney in Germany. Her service is a(n) ____ business.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an economic challenge faced by international managers?

Fewer and fewer small organizations are also finding that they can benefit from the global economy.

Managing and the Managers Job

Traditional and Contemporary Opportunitieschallenges

Understanding the Organizations Environment

Responding to the Ethical and Social Environment

Basic Elements of Planning and Decision Making

Managing Strategy and Strategic Planning

Managing Decision Making and Problem Solving

Managing Start-Ups and New Ventures

Basic Elements of Organizing

Managing Organization Design

Managing Organization Change and Innovation

Managing Human Resources

Basic Elements of Individual and Interpersonal Behavior

Managing Employee Motivation and Performance

Managing Leadership and Influence Process

Managing Interpersonal Relations and Communication

Managing Work Groups and Teams

Basic Elements of Control

Managing Operations, Quality and Productivity

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