Question 1

The event that triggered the end of the Cold War was the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  fall of the Berlin Wall 
B)  Tiananmen Square massacre 
C)  Day of Rage 
D)  Arab oil embargo 
A)  fall of the Berlin Wall 
B)  Tiananmen Square massacre 
C)  Day of Rage 
D)  Arab oil embargo

Question 2

Which country was the largest holder of foreign debt in the world in 2011?

Accepted Answer

A)  the United States 
B)  China 
C)  Russia 
D)  Greece 
A)  the United States 
B)  China 
C)  Russia 
D)  Greece

Question 3

You are the CEO of a successful U.S.restaurant chain looking to expand into international markets.What can you learn from the initial problems with EuroDisney?

Accepted Answer

Possible response: Disney failed to reco

Question 4

The Cold War was a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

A)  political and ideological battle between the Soviet Union and the United States 
B)  bloody conflict between Japan and the United States 
C)  proxy war between the United States and China 
D)  ideological battle between the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe 
A)  political and ideological battle between the Soviet Union and the United States 
B)  bloody conflict between Japan and the United States 
C)  proxy war between the United States and China 
D)  ideological battle between the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe

Question 5

Getting a job in today's world is still a local process in which you are competing with local applicants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Dealing with software piracy and counterfeiting is a major disadvantage of doing business with China.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which EU member does not use the euro as its currency?

Accepted Answer

A)  Great Britain 
B)  Greece 
C)  Germany 
D)  Spain 
A)  Great Britain 
B)  Greece 
C)  Germany 
D)  Spain

Question 8

What is global finance?

Accepted Answer

A)  elimination of trade barriers 
B)  supply and demand of money 
C)  pro-growth policies in developing countries 
D)  promoting higher living standards 
A)  elimination of trade barriers 
B)  supply and demand of money 
C)  pro-growth policies in developing countries 
D)  promoting higher living standards

Question 9

By 2008,Russia was the world's largest producer of biofuels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What resource has a significant effect on international relations?

Accepted Answer

A)  oil 
B)  steel 
C)  timber 
D)  precious metals 
A)  oil 
B)  steel 
C)  timber 
D)  precious metals

Question 11

Tamara is planning to establish a company,and wants to secure resources and marketing channels in multiple countries at the same time.What is the best strategy for Tamara to achieve the company's goals?

Accepted Answer

A)  establish licensing agreements 
B)  emphasize hybridization of operations 
C)  use a global new venture start-up model 
D)  focus on ramping up exports 
A)  establish licensing agreements 
B)  emphasize hybridization of operations 
C)  use a global new venture start-up model 
D)  focus on ramping up exports

Question 12

The arrival of the Portuguese royal family in Brazil in the early 19th century brought on a period of prosperity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

EuroDisney failed in its first years because Disney ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  charged too much money for tickets 
B)  failed to build a large enough facility 
C)  failed to recognize legal differences between France and the United States 
D)  failed to recognize cultural differences between France and the United States 
A)  charged too much money for tickets 
B)  failed to build a large enough facility 
C)  failed to recognize legal differences between France and the United States 
D)  failed to recognize cultural differences between France and the United States

Question 14

The U.S.industry that has suffered the most losses from globalization is manufacturing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In this new world of globalization,the United States has seen a shift toward grassroots localization as demonstrated by the growth of farmer's markets and Shop Main Street initiatives.Do you think this is a rebuke of globalization?

Accepted Answer

Possible response: I don't think that th

Question 16

Your company branch is located in a foreign country.You are having difficulty getting operating permits and licenses.A native coworker suggests that you pay bribes to local officials; a practice that is not legal in the country but is common custom in the culture.Should you take this advice? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Possible response: Clashes of ethical,mo

Question 17

India and China represent a great opportunity for companies because they have ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  enormous populations 
B)  poorly educated people who can be sold any goods 
C)  people with large amounts of disposable wealth 
D)  no rule of law 
A)  enormous populations 
B)  poorly educated people who can be sold any goods 
C)  people with large amounts of disposable wealth 
D)  no rule of law

The event that triggered the end of the Cold War was the ________.

Which country was the largest holder of foreign debt in the world in 2011?

You are the CEO of a successful U.S.restaurant chain looking to expand into international markets.What can you learn from the initial problems with EuroDisney?

The Cold War was a(n)________.

Getting a job in today's world is still a local process in which you are competing with local applicants.

Dealing with software piracy and counterfeiting is a major disadvantage of doing business with China.

Which EU member does not use the euro as its currency?

What is global finance?

By 2008,Russia was the world's largest producer of biofuels.

What resource has a significant effect on international relations?

Tamara is planning to establish a company,and wants to secure resources and marketing channels in multiple countries at the same time.What is the best strategy for Tamara to achieve the company's goals?

The arrival of the Portuguese royal family in Brazil in the early 19th century brought on a period of prosperity.

EuroDisney failed in its first years because Disney ________.

The U.S.industry that has suffered the most losses from globalization is manufacturing.

In this new world of globalization,the United States has seen a shift toward grassroots localization as demonstrated by the growth of farmer's markets and Shop Main Street initiatives.Do you think this is a rebuke of globalization?

India and China represent a great opportunity for companies because they have ________.

Managing and Leading Today: The New Rules

The Leadership Imperative

Motivation and Meaning

Communication: The Key to Resonant Relationships

Planning and Strategy: Bringing the Vision to Life

The Human Side of Planning: Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Change: a Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency

Workplace Essentials: Creativity,innovation,and a Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Organizing for a Complex World: Structure and Design

Teams and Teambuilding

Working in a Virtual World: Technology As a Way of Life

Organizational Controls: People, processes, quality, and Results

Culture: Its Powerful

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future

Managing and Leading for Tomorrow

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Exam 14: Globalization: Managing Effectively in a Global Economic Environment

The event that triggered the end of the Cold War was the ________.

Which country was the largest holder of foreign debt in the world in 2011?

You are the CEO of a successful U.S.restaurant chain looking to expand into international markets.What can you learn from the initial problems with EuroDisney?

The Cold War was a(n)________.

Getting a job in today's world is still a local process in which you are competing with local applicants.

Dealing with software piracy and counterfeiting is a major disadvantage of doing business with China.

Which EU member does not use the euro as its currency?

What is global finance?

By 2008,Russia was the world's largest producer of biofuels.

What resource has a significant effect on international relations?

Tamara is planning to establish a company,and wants to secure resources and marketing channels in multiple countries at the same time.What is the best strategy for Tamara to achieve the company's goals?

The arrival of the Portuguese royal family in Brazil in the early 19th century brought on a period of prosperity.

EuroDisney failed in its first years because Disney ________.

The U.S.industry that has suffered the most losses from globalization is manufacturing.

In this new world of globalization,the United States has seen a shift toward grassroots localization as demonstrated by the growth of farmer's markets and Shop Main Street initiatives.Do you think this is a rebuke of globalization?

India and China represent a great opportunity for companies because they have ________.

Managing and Leading Today: The New Rules

The Leadership Imperative

Motivation and Meaning

Communication: The Key to Resonant Relationships

Planning and Strategy: Bringing the Vision to Life

The Human Side of Planning: Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Change: a Focus on Adaptability and Resiliency

Workplace Essentials: Creativity,innovation,and a Spirit of Entrepreneurship

Organizing for a Complex World: Structure and Design

Teams and Teambuilding

Working in a Virtual World: Technology As a Way of Life

Organizational Controls: People, processes, quality, and Results

Culture: Its Powerful

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility: Ensuring the Future

Managing and Leading for Tomorrow

Filters