Exam 4: Managing in the Global Arena

International management is the performance of management activities across national borders.

When a U.S.-based computer manufacturer sells a shipment of 40 computers to a retailer in Germany, the computer manufacturer is engaged in the process of ________.

Evelyn has worked for the Boston branch of Clarity Systems for the past ten years. She is being transferred to head the Madrid office of her company. Since the transfer was a hurried one, there was no time to train Evelyn in the specifics of doing business in Spanish culture. As soon as she arrived in Madrid, Evelyn had to conduct negotiations for the renewal of several supplier contracts. One of the suppliers gave her an expensive watch, saying that it was a custom of the country to give business associates gifts. Evelyn is unsure whether she should accept the gift as it seems like a bribe. Which of the following ethical guidelines will help Evelyn determine whether or not to accept the gift?

A partnership formed by a company in one country with a company in another country for the purpose of pursuing some mutually desirable business undertaking is known as a(n) ________.

The European Union is an example of an international market agreement.

Hugh is an American citizen currently living in Denmark. He works for a company that has its headquarters in France. He is a ________.

Define the different categories of organizations by extent of international involvement.

A company investing in international operations is known as the ________.

When a company provides an expatriate with information on how to survive the difficulties of adjusting to a new culture, the company is providing training in ________.

An organization that is based primarily in a single country but has continuing, meaningful international transactions is known as a/an ________.