Question 1

Joint venture refers to

Accepted Answer

A) a global marketing strategy that entails a domestic firm actually investing in and owning a foreign subsidiary or division. 
B) offering the right to a trademark, patent, trade secret, or similarly valued item of intellectual property in return for a royalty or fee. 
C) contracting with a foreign firm to manufacture products according to stated specifications. 
D) when a firm sells its domestically-produced goods in a foreign country through a paid intermediary. 
E) a global market-entry strategy in which a foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business in order to share ownership, control, and profits of the new company foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business. 
A) a global marketing strategy that entails a domestic firm actually investing in and owning a foreign subsidiary or division. 
B) offering the right to a trademark, patent, trade secret, or similarly valued item of intellectual property in return for a royalty or fee. 
C) contracting with a foreign firm to manufacture products according to stated specifications. 
D) when a firm sells its domestically-produced goods in a foreign country through a paid intermediary. 
E) a global market-entry strategy in which a foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business in order to share ownership, control, and profits of the new company foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business.

Question 2

Dumping refers to

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A) illegally disposing of unusable or damaged goods to avoid paying removal fees and/or taxes. 
B) when a firm sells damaged or unsellable goods below their original production cost. 
C) when a firm sells quality goods at significantly lower prices for the primary purpose of reducing inventory to make room for seasonal goods. 
D) when a firm sells quality goods at significantly lower prices for the primary purpose of reducing inventory to make room for newer or more expensive models. 
E) when a firm sells a product in a foreign country below its domestic price or below its actual cost. 
A) illegally disposing of unusable or damaged goods to avoid paying removal fees and/or taxes. 
B) when a firm sells damaged or unsellable goods below their original production cost. 
C) when a firm sells quality goods at significantly lower prices for the primary purpose of reducing inventory to make room for seasonal goods. 
D) when a firm sells quality goods at significantly lower prices for the primary purpose of reducing inventory to make room for newer or more expensive models. 
E) when a firm sells a product in a foreign country below its domestic price or below its actual cost.

Question 3

The EU has benefited its member nations by providing the free flow of goods, services, capital, and labor across borders within the EU.It has created abundant marketing opportunities because it is no longer necessary to

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A) print material in multiple languages. 
B) continually monitor exchange rates. 
C) trade with communist countries. 
D) obey international trade regulations. 
E) use the American dollar as an economic standard. 
A) print material in multiple languages. 
B) continually monitor exchange rates. 
C) trade with communist countries. 
D) obey international trade regulations. 
E) use the American dollar as an economic standard.

Question 4

A global market-entry strategy in which a foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business in order to share ownership, control, and profits of the new company foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business, it is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) licensing. 
B) joint venture. 
C) direct exporting. 
D) local assembly. 
E) local manufacturing. 
A) licensing. 
B) joint venture. 
C) direct exporting. 
D) local assembly. 
E) local manufacturing.

Question 5

Four major trends affecting world trade in the past decade are formal economic integration and free trade among nations, global competition among global companies for global customers, the emergence of networked global marketspace, and

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A) a gradual decline in economic protectionism by individual countries. 
B) a significant increase in economic protectionism and a decline in free trade. 
C) redefined national boundaries and a more aggressive attitude towards initiating international tariffs and quota systems. 
D) a decrease in most countries' GDPs and a renewal of nationalism. 
E) an increase in most countries' GDPs coupled with an increased degree of consumer ethnocentrism. 
A) a gradual decline in economic protectionism by individual countries. 
B) a significant increase in economic protectionism and a decline in free trade. 
C) redefined national boundaries and a more aggressive attitude towards initiating international tariffs and quota systems. 
D) a decrease in most countries' GDPs and a renewal of nationalism. 
E) an increase in most countries' GDPs coupled with an increased degree of consumer ethnocentrism.

Question 6

The political and regulatory climate for marketing in a country or region of the world means not only identifying the current climate but determining

Accepted Answer

A) how it conducts its macrofinancing. 
B) how its citizens budget their money. 
C) how long a favorable or unfavorable climate will last. 
D) how the countries stocks are performing on the stock exchange. 
E) how its population ranks in size compared to other countries. 
A) how it conducts its macrofinancing. 
B) how its citizens budget their money. 
C) how long a favorable or unfavorable climate will last. 
D) how the countries stocks are performing on the stock exchange. 
E) how its population ranks in size compared to other countries.

Question 7

FIGURE 7-9  
-Figure 7-9 above outlines the distribution channels through which a product manufactured in one country must travel to reach its destination in another country.Cubicle "C" refers to the __________, moving the product from one country to another.

Accepted Answer

A) seller 
B) seller's international marketing headquarters 
C) channels between nations 
D) channels within foreign nations 
E) final consumer 
A) seller 
B) seller's international marketing headquarters 
C) channels between nations 
D) channels within foreign nations 
E) final consumer

Question 8

In terms of the global marketplace there are three primary types of companies: international firms, multinational firms, and transnational firms.The key factor that distinguishes one from another is

Accepted Answer

A) the firm's financial capacity to take risks. 
B) the willingness and ability to embrace diversity. 
C) the firm's orientation toward and strategy for global markets and marketing. 
D) the relative position of the product or service in terms of its life cycle. 
E) the relative size of the firm both in financial terms and in production capacity. 
A) the firm's financial capacity to take risks. 
B) the willingness and ability to embrace diversity. 
C) the firm's orientation toward and strategy for global markets and marketing. 
D) the relative position of the product or service in terms of its life cycle. 
E) the relative size of the firm both in financial terms and in production capacity.

Question 9

FIGURE 7-1  
-As shown in Figure 7-1 above, protectionism

Accepted Answer

A) "decrease world trade." 
B) "increase world trade." 
C) "limit exports." 
D) "limit imports." 
E) "doubles protectionism." 
A) "decrease world trade." 
B) "increase world trade." 
C) "limit exports." 
D) "limit imports." 
E) "doubles protectionism."

Question 10

A firm that views the world as consisting of unique parts and markets to each part differently is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) economic expansion firm. 
B) foreign expansion firm. 
C) international firm. 
D) multinational firm. 
E) transnational firm. 
A) economic expansion firm. 
B) foreign expansion firm. 
C) international firm. 
D) multinational firm. 
E) transnational firm.

Question 11

A(n) __________ firm views the world as one market and emphasizes universal consumer needs and wants more than differences among cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) transcontinental 
B) multidomestic 
C) international 
D) multinational 
E) transnational 
A) transcontinental 
B) multidomestic 
C) international 
D) multinational 
E) transnational

Question 12

Tricon was the restaurant division of PepsiCo until it was spun off in 1997.Since then Tricon has opened 6,000 KFC restaurants abroad.It has 158 in Indonesia and more than 500 restaurants in China.All are locally owned, and the owner pays a fee to Tricon.Tricon is engaged in

Accepted Answer

A) contract assembly. 
B) a joint venture. 
C) contract manufacturing. 
D) a partnership. 
E) franchising. 
A) contract assembly. 
B) a joint venture. 
C) contract manufacturing. 
D) a partnership. 
E) franchising.

Question 13

Generally, as the proportion of middle-income households in a country __________, the __________ a nation's purchasing power.

Accepted Answer

A) increases; greater 
B) increases; less 
C) decreases; greater 
D) decreases; less 
E) There is no relationship between middle-income households and the nation's purchasing power. 
A) increases; greater 
B) increases; less 
C) decreases; greater 
D) decreases; less 
E) There is no relationship between middle-income households and the nation's purchasing power.

Question 14

A brand marketed under the same name in multiple countries with similar and centrally coordinated marketing programs is referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) global brand. 
B) international brand. 
C) multinational brand. 
D) transnational brand. 
E) multinational product category. 
A) global brand. 
B) international brand. 
C) multinational brand. 
D) transnational brand. 
E) multinational product category.

Question 15

Protectionism refers to

Accepted Answer

A) the practice of purchasing products exclusively from a domestic market in order to shore up a nation's economy. 
B) the use of tariffs, quotas, and boycotts with the expressed intention of putting a foreign competitor out of business. 
C) the practice of shielding one or more sectors of a country's economy from foreign competition through the use of tariffs or quotas. 
D) a form of domestic imperialism that holds that only those products manufactured on one's home nation are of sufficient quality to warrant purchase. 
E) the practice of purchasing products exclusively from a domestic market in order to cause intentional harm to an adversarial nation. 
A) the practice of purchasing products exclusively from a domestic market in order to shore up a nation's economy. 
B) the use of tariffs, quotas, and boycotts with the expressed intention of putting a foreign competitor out of business. 
C) the practice of shielding one or more sectors of a country's economy from foreign competition through the use of tariffs or quotas. 
D) a form of domestic imperialism that holds that only those products manufactured on one's home nation are of sufficient quality to warrant purchase. 
E) the practice of purchasing products exclusively from a domestic market in order to cause intentional harm to an adversarial nation.

Question 16

KFC in Japan sells tempura crispy strips.In northern England, it stresses gravy and potatoes, while in Thailand it offers fresh rice.In Holland instead of potatoes, KFC offers customers a potato and onion croquette.In France, KFC sells pastries alongside its chicken.These examples illustrate that KFC exhibits an understanding of and appreciation for the __________ of other societies.

Accepted Answer

A) demographics 
B) symbols 
C) customs 
D) sensitivities 
E) selective perception 
A) demographics 
B) symbols 
C) customs 
D) sensitivities 
E) selective perception

Question 17

Briefly describe the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its purpose.

Accepted Answer

The World Trade Organization (WTO) was f

Question 18

Personally or socially preferable modes of conduct or states of existence that tend to persist over time are referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

A) customs 
B) ethics 
C) values 
D) culture 
E) beliefs 
A) customs 
B) ethics 
C) values 
D) culture 
E) beliefs

Question 19

A country's communication, transportation, financial, and distribution systems are considered to be its

Accepted Answer

A) capital infrastructure. 
B) fixed-asset infrastructure. 
C) economic infrastructure. 
D) geopolitical network. 
E) network infrastructure. 
A) capital infrastructure. 
B) fixed-asset infrastructure. 
C) economic infrastructure. 
D) geopolitical network. 
E) network infrastructure.

Question 20

The Japanese manufacture tractors for rice paddies.They are smaller than most U.S.tractors and perfect for a weekend farmer who wants to tend to a small garden.The tractors are not sold in the U.S.through any authorized channels, yet they are available in the U.S.at prices below the manufacturer's suggested retail price.What is the term for how these tractors are being sold?

Accepted Answer

A) on the gray market 
B) under the counter 
C) over the counter 
D) through globalized channels 
E) through a distribution monopoly 
A) on the gray market 
B) under the counter 
C) over the counter 
D) through globalized channels 
E) through a distribution monopoly

Joint venture refers to

Dumping refers to

The EU has benefited its member nations by providing the free flow of goods, services, capital, and labor across borders within the EU.It has created abundant marketing opportunities because it is no longer necessary to

A global market-entry strategy in which a foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business in order to share ownership, control, and profits of the new company foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business, it is referred to as

Four major trends affecting world trade in the past decade are formal economic integration and free trade among nations, global competition among global companies for global customers, the emergence of networked global marketspace, and

The political and regulatory climate for marketing in a country or region of the world means not only identifying the current climate but determining

FIGURE 7-9 -Figure 7-9 above outlines the distribution channels through which a product manufactured in one country must travel to reach its destination in another country.Cubicle "C" refers to the __________, moving the product from one country to another.

In terms of the global marketplace there are three primary types of companies: international firms, multinational firms, and transnational firms.The key factor that distinguishes one from another is

FIGURE 7-1 -As shown in Figure 7-1 above, protectionism

A firm that views the world as consisting of unique parts and markets to each part differently is referred to as a(n)

A(n) __________ firm views the world as one market and emphasizes universal consumer needs and wants more than differences among cultures.

Tricon was the restaurant division of PepsiCo until it was spun off in 1997.Since then Tricon has opened 6,000 KFC restaurants abroad.It has 158 in Indonesia and more than 500 restaurants in China.All are locally owned, and the owner pays a fee to Tricon.Tricon is engaged in

Generally, as the proportion of middle-income households in a country , the a nation's purchasing power.

A brand marketed under the same name in multiple countries with similar and centrally coordinated marketing programs is referred to as a(n)

Protectionism refers to

Briefly describe the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its purpose.

Personally or socially preferable modes of conduct or states of existence that tend to persist over time are referred to as __________.

A country's communication, transportation, financial, and distribution systems are considered to be its

Creating Customer Relationships and Value Through Marketing

Developing Successful Marketing and Organizational Strategies

Scanning the Marketing Environment

Ethical and Social Responsibility in Marketing

Understanding Consumer Behavior

Understanding Organizations As Customers

Marketing Research: From Customer Insights to Actions

Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

Developing New Products and Services

Managing Successful Products, Services, and Brands

Pricing Products and Services

Managing Marketing Channels and Supply Chains

Retailing and Wholesaling

Integrated Marketing Communications and Direct Marketing

Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Building an Effective Marketing Plan

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Exam 7: Understanding and Reaching Global Consumers and Markets

Joint venture refers to

Dumping refers to

The EU has benefited its member nations by providing the free flow of goods, services, capital, and labor across borders within the EU.It has created abundant marketing opportunities because it is no longer necessary to

A global market-entry strategy in which a foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business in order to share ownership, control, and profits of the new company foreign company and a local firm invest together to create a local business, it is referred to as

Four major trends affecting world trade in the past decade are formal economic integration and free trade among nations, global competition among global companies for global customers, the emergence of networked global marketspace, and

The political and regulatory climate for marketing in a country or region of the world means not only identifying the current climate but determining

FIGURE 7-9 -Figure 7-9 above outlines the distribution channels through which a product manufactured in one country must travel to reach its destination in another country.Cubicle "C" refers to the __________, moving the product from one country to another.

In terms of the global marketplace there are three primary types of companies: international firms, multinational firms, and transnational firms.The key factor that distinguishes one from another is

FIGURE 7-1 -As shown in Figure 7-1 above, protectionism

A firm that views the world as consisting of unique parts and markets to each part differently is referred to as a(n)

A(n) __________ firm views the world as one market and emphasizes universal consumer needs and wants more than differences among cultures.

Tricon was the restaurant division of PepsiCo until it was spun off in 1997.Since then Tricon has opened 6,000 KFC restaurants abroad.It has 158 in Indonesia and more than 500 restaurants in China.All are locally owned, and the owner pays a fee to Tricon.Tricon is engaged in

Generally, as the proportion of middle-income households in a country __________, the __________ a nation's purchasing power.

A brand marketed under the same name in multiple countries with similar and centrally coordinated marketing programs is referred to as a(n)

Protectionism refers to

Briefly describe the World Trade Organization (WTO) and its purpose.

Personally or socially preferable modes of conduct or states of existence that tend to persist over time are referred to as __________.

A country's communication, transportation, financial, and distribution systems are considered to be its

Creating Customer Relationships and Value Through Marketing

Developing Successful Marketing and Organizational Strategies

Scanning the Marketing Environment

Ethical and Social Responsibility in Marketing

Understanding Consumer Behavior

Understanding Organizations As Customers

Marketing Research: From Customer Insights to Actions

Market Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning

Developing New Products and Services

Managing Successful Products, Services, and Brands

Pricing Products and Services

Managing Marketing Channels and Supply Chains

Retailing and Wholesaling

Integrated Marketing Communications and Direct Marketing

Advertising, Sales Promotion, and Public Relations

Personal Selling and Sales Management

Building an Effective Marketing Plan

Filters

Generally, as the proportion of middle-income households in a country , the a nation's purchasing power.