Exam 9: Exporting,Importing,and Global Sourcing

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The _____ is a legal document issued by a bank at the importer's (or buyer's) request wherein the importer promises to pay a specified amount of money when the bank receives documents about the shipment.

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The _____ created a framework that calls for cooperation between the customs administrations of different countries.

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In global sourcing,ocean transport has a higher carbon footprint compared to transporting goods by air and truck.

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_____ provides a common framework and process to ensure that each party will do what they say in the import/export transaction.

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Entrepreneurs benefit from outsourcing because they can acquire services as needed,without having to build those capabilities internally.

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A _____ typically prepares the documentation,suggests shipping methods,navigates trade regulations,and assists with details like packing and labeling.

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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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What are the risks of relying only on the export option for entering into a foreign market?

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What is the draft or bill of exchange?

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What are the factors that encourage companies to engage in countertrade?

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One of the disadvantages of licensing is the lower potential returns,compared to other forms of entry into the foreign market,because the revenues are shared between the parties.

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

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Under a licensing agreement,the licenser is normally paid a royalty on each unit produced and sold.

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A commercial or customs invoice refers to the:

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_____ is the document by which the exporter tells the importer to pay a specified amount at a specified time.

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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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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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Which of the following can also function as collateral against loans?

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Multinational companies may purchase a local supplier to directly control the supply of raw materials.This is known as:

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Guanxi refers to the:

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