Question 1

Discuss the role that containerization plays in international distribution.

Accepted Answer

Transportation firms are key players in

Question 2

Cooperative exporters are large multinationals with substantial in-house know how and resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Almost half of imports into the United States, in terms of dollar amounts, enter the country by

Accepted Answer

A) Airways 
B) Railways 
C) Tankers, barges, and other sea freighters 
D) Pipelines 
A) Airways 
B) Railways 
C) Tankers, barges, and other sea freighters 
D) Pipelines

Question 4

Waterways and railways are used for transporting over long distances high-weight, high-volume products that have a low per pound value, such as grains, gasoline, forestry products, cement, and fertilizers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which method is most likely to eliminate the existence of parallel imports?

Accepted Answer

A) Eliminating price differences 
B) Creating products for low markets that are not as attractive for an up-market 
C) Complicating the repair process for gray market goods 
D) Litigation 
A) Eliminating price differences 
B) Creating products for low markets that are not as attractive for an up-market 
C) Complicating the repair process for gray market goods 
D) Litigation

Question 6

Which of the following is not a recommended way of fighting against parallel imports?

Accepted Answer

A) Create products for low markets that are not as attractive for up markets. 
B) Complicate the repair and servicing process for gray market goods. 
C) Inform consumers about the perils of buying gray market products. 
D) All of the above are legitimate methods of fighting against parallel imports. 
A) Create products for low markets that are not as attractive for up markets. 
B) Complicate the repair and servicing process for gray market goods. 
C) Inform consumers about the perils of buying gray market products. 
D) All of the above are legitimate methods of fighting against parallel imports.

Question 7

The Trading Company Act is a Japanese legislation promoting Japanese exports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

____ provide a low-cost mode of transporting liquid or semi-liquid products from the source to the target market.

Accepted Answer

A) Airways 
B) Railways 
C) Tankers, barges, and other sea freighters 
D) Pipelines 
A) Airways 
B) Railways 
C) Tankers, barges, and other sea freighters 
D) Pipelines

Question 9

The U.S. _________________________ promotes and protects small and medium-size U.S. business interests in key export markets.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The U.S. _________________________ promotes and protects small...

Question 10

The ___________________________________ in the U.S. Department of Commerce offers export assistance to international firms, and, in particular, to small to medium-size businesses.

Accepted Answer

Internatio

Question 11

The Bureau of Export Administration operates Export Assistance Centers which offer companies a range of export facilitation services.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Companies relying on home-country middlemen relinquish their control of the marketing mix to their distributors in the target-market foreign country.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the statements regarding home-country middlemen is accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) A company that uses home-country intermediaries is likely to be more involved in managing the marketing mix than companies that use host-country intermediaries. 
B) Companies relying on home-country middlemen relinquish their control of the marketing mix to their distributors. 
C) Home-country middlemen distribute the product but do not provide other marketing services for firms. 
D) None of the above are true. 
A) A company that uses home-country intermediaries is likely to be more involved in managing the marketing mix than companies that use host-country intermediaries. 
B) Companies relying on home-country middlemen relinquish their control of the marketing mix to their distributors. 
C) Home-country middlemen distribute the product but do not provide other marketing services for firms. 
D) None of the above are true.

Question 14

Cargo such as coal, gasoline, forestry products, and grains, as well as higher value products, such as equipment and automobiles, are transported by ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Cargo such as coal, gasoline, forestry products,...

Question 15

Which of the following is an activity of export management companies?

Accepted Answer

A) Setting up a foreign sales corporation in the home country for export purposes 
B) Representing the company at trade shows. 
C) Managing greenfielding companies. 
D) Export management companies provide all of the above activities. 
A) Setting up a foreign sales corporation in the home country for export purposes 
B) Representing the company at trade shows. 
C) Managing greenfielding companies. 
D) Export management companies provide all of the above activities.

Question 16

Activities of export management companies include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) researching the international market. 
B) representing the company at trade shows. 
C) screening and selecting international distributors. 
D) Export management companies provide all of the above activities. 
A) researching the international market. 
B) representing the company at trade shows. 
C) screening and selecting international distributors. 
D) Export management companies provide all of the above activities.

Question 17

Which statement is true regarding Webb-Pomerene Associations?

Accepted Answer

A) They are a way for firms to avoid double taxation. 
B) Members are immune from antitrust prosecution. 
C) They deal in illegal and/or gray market products. 
D) They were created by the Export Trading Company Act in order to promote U.S. exports. 
A) They are a way for firms to avoid double taxation. 
B) Members are immune from antitrust prosecution. 
C) They deal in illegal and/or gray market products. 
D) They were created by the Export Trading Company Act in order to promote U.S. exports.

Question 18

_________________________ are intermediaries that take title to and possession of the products they carry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ are intermediaries that take title to...

Question 19

____________________ are used for transporting over long distances high-weight, high-volume products that have a low per pound value.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ are used for transporting over long...

Question 20

How can a company discourage parallel imports?

Accepted Answer

A company can eliminate parallel imports

Discuss the role that containerization plays in international distribution.

Cooperative exporters are large multinationals with substantial in-house know how and resources.

Almost half of imports into the United States, in terms of dollar amounts, enter the country by

Waterways and railways are used for transporting over long distances high-weight, high-volume products that have a low per pound value, such as grains, gasoline, forestry products, cement, and fertilizers.

Which method is most likely to eliminate the existence of parallel imports?

Which of the following is not a recommended way of fighting against parallel imports?

The Trading Company Act is a Japanese legislation promoting Japanese exports.

____ provide a low-cost mode of transporting liquid or semi-liquid products from the source to the target market.

The U.S. _________________________ promotes and protects small and medium-size U.S. business interests in key export markets.

The ___________________________________ in the U.S. Department of Commerce offers export assistance to international firms, and, in particular, to small to medium-size businesses.

The Bureau of Export Administration operates Export Assistance Centers which offer companies a range of export facilitation services.

Companies relying on home-country middlemen relinquish their control of the marketing mix to their distributors in the target-market foreign country.

Which of the statements regarding home-country middlemen is accurate?

Cargo such as coal, gasoline, forestry products, and grains, as well as higher value products, such as equipment and automobiles, are transported by ____________________.

Which of the following is an activity of export management companies?

Activities of export management companies include all of the following except:

Which statement is true regarding Webb-Pomerene Associations?

_________________________ are intermediaries that take title to and possession of the products they carry.

____________________ are used for transporting over long distances high-weight, high-volume products that have a low per pound value.

How can a company discourage parallel imports?

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Regional Economic and Political Integration

Cultural Influences on International Marketing

International Marketing Research: Practices and Challenges

International Strategic Planning

Expansion Strategies and Entry Mode Selection

Products and Services: Branding Decisions in International Markets

International Product and Service Strategies

International Retailing

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International Publicity, Public Relations, and Sales Promotion Strategies

International Personal Selling and Personnel Management

International Pricing Strategy

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Exam 11: Managing International Distribution Operations and Logistics

Discuss the role that containerization plays in international distribution.

Cooperative exporters are large multinationals with substantial in-house know how and resources.

Almost half of imports into the United States, in terms of dollar amounts, enter the country by

Waterways and railways are used for transporting over long distances high-weight, high-volume products that have a low per pound value, such as grains, gasoline, forestry products, cement, and fertilizers.

Which method is most likely to eliminate the existence of parallel imports?

Which of the following is not a recommended way of fighting against parallel imports?

The Trading Company Act is a Japanese legislation promoting Japanese exports.

____ provide a low-cost mode of transporting liquid or semi-liquid products from the source to the target market.

The U.S. _________________________ promotes and protects small and medium-size U.S. business interests in key export markets.

The ___________________________________ in the U.S. Department of Commerce offers export assistance to international firms, and, in particular, to small to medium-size businesses.

The Bureau of Export Administration operates Export Assistance Centers which offer companies a range of export facilitation services.

Companies relying on home-country middlemen relinquish their control of the marketing mix to their distributors in the target-market foreign country.

Which of the statements regarding home-country middlemen is accurate?

Cargo such as coal, gasoline, forestry products, and grains, as well as higher value products, such as equipment and automobiles, are transported by ____________________.

Which of the following is an activity of export management companies?

Activities of export management companies include all of the following except:

Which statement is true regarding Webb-Pomerene Associations?

_________________________ are intermediaries that take title to and possession of the products they carry.

____________________ are used for transporting over long distances high-weight, high-volume products that have a low per pound value.

How can a company discourage parallel imports?

Scope, Concepts, and Drivers of International Marketing

An Overview of the International Marketing Environment

International Trade: Institutional Barriers and Facilitators

Regional Economic and Political Integration

Cultural Influences on International Marketing

International Marketing Research: Practices and Challenges

International Strategic Planning

Expansion Strategies and Entry Mode Selection

Products and Services: Branding Decisions in International Markets

International Product and Service Strategies

International Retailing

The International Promotional Mix and Advertising Strategies

International Publicity, Public Relations, and Sales Promotion Strategies

International Personal Selling and Personnel Management

International Pricing Strategy

Organizing and Controlling International Marketing Operations and Perspectives for the Future

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