Deck 1: Globalization and International Linkages

Question 1

NAFTA is better integrated as a single market than the EU or the allied Asian countries.

Answer 1

False
Explanation: Even though long-standing cultural differences remain, and the EU has recently experienced some substantial challenges, the EU is more integrated as a single market than NAFTA, CAFTA, or the allied Asian countries.

Question 2

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has strategically leveraged social media to improve its long-term brand image.

Answer 2

True
Explanation: Procter & Gamble (P&G) has strategically leveraged social media to improve its long-term brand image. In 2010, P&G unveiled a Billion Acts of Green™ Facebook application which allows people to "make a pledge to lessen their environmental impact and promote environmentally beneficial habits to friends and family via social media channels."

Question 3

Foreign direct investment fell dramatically over the last decade in most regions of the world.

Answer 3

False
Explanation: Foreign direct investment (FDI)-the term used to indicate the amount invested in property, plant, and equipment in another country-has been growing at a healthy rate.

Question 4

As a result of some continuing problems, the international business climate in Poland has not done well.

Question 5

Like most South American economies, Brazil's economy is faced with grave economic problems.Its GDP through 2011 continued to fall, and inflation and unemployment increased.

Question 6

The report of the Goldman Sachs global economics team estimated that the economies of the four BRIC nations will surpass the collective economies of the G7 nations by 2032.

Question 7

Multinational corporations can be defined as firms having operations in more than one country, international sales, and a nationality mix of nationalities among managers and owners.

Question 8

Despite claims by Facebook, social media has not significantly connected people across the globe.

Question 9

The ultimate objective of the EU is to eliminate all trade barriers among member countries.

Question 10

The process of applying management concepts and techniques in a multinational environment and adapting management practices to different economic, political, and cultural environments is called international management.

Question 11

United States multinationals have more foreign direct investment in Germany than any other country.

Question 12

Internationalization is the vision of creating one world unit, a single market entity.

Question 13

The countries of the Association of Southeast Asian nations are challenging China's position as destinations for low-cost production and export.

Question 14

One of the ways that Russia is attempting to get its economy going is by removing many administered prices and subsidies and letting free market forces take over.

Question 15

In recent years, Canadian firms have begun investing heavily in the United States.

Question 16

Mexico believes that the United States is its most important market and that little effort should go into expanding trade with Europe and Asia at least for now.

Question 17

Nongovernmental organizations believe that everyone benefits from globalization, as evidenced in lower prices, greater availability of goods, better jobs and access to technology.

Question 18

Emerging markets are developing economies that exhibit sustained economic reform and growth.

Question 19

Marketers must be responsive to social networks.

Question 20

NAFTA is a free trade agreement among the United States, Canada, and Mexico that has in essence removed all barriers to trade and investment among the three nations.

Question 21

A method which adjusts GDP to account for different prices in countries is called:

A)Cumulative distribution function
B)Nominal GDP
C)Current currency exchange rate
D)Purchasing power parity

Question 22

Due to the stalled progress with the WTO and FTAA, the United States has pursued _____ with a range of countries, including, Australia, Bahrain, Chile, Colombia, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Panama, Peru, and Singapore.

A)Plurilateral trade agreements
B)Multilateral trade agreements
C)Bilateral trade agreements
D)Regional trade agreements

Question 23

The process of applying management concepts and techniques in a multinational environment and adapting management practices to different economic, political, and cultural environments is:

A)Strategic management
B)Internationalization
C)Globalization
D)International management

Question 24

The global organization of countries that oversees rules and regulations for international trade and investment, including agriculture, intellectual property, services, competition and subsidies is the:

A)WTO
B)NAFTA
C)WIPO
D)ITO

Question 25

The subcontracting or contracting out of activities to external organizations that had previously been performed by the firm is called:

A)Homesourcing
B)Insourcing
C)Offshoring
D)Outsourcing

Question 26

To qualify as a multinational corporation, a firm must meet all of the following criteria except:

A)Operations in more than one country
B)International sales
C)A nationality mix of managers and owners
D)Sales of at least one million dollars per year

Question 27

The following are characteristics of the BRIC economies except:

A)Demand for higher priced goods is expected to continue to be low in the future
B)The BRIC economies share of world growth is expected to rise to about 40 percent by 2025
C)Per capita income in the BRIC countries is rising
D)Demand for basic goods will be strong

Question 28

The World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Doha in November of 2001 was referred to as:

A)The "Annecy Round"
B)The "Development Round"
C)The "Tokyo Round"
D)The "Torquay Round"

Question 29

Identify the statement that is false of globalization.

A)It can be defined as the process of social, political, economic, cultural, and technological integration among countries around the world
B)It is the process of a business crossing national and cultural borders
C)Evidence of globalization can be seen in increased levels of trade, capital flows, and migration
D)It has been facilitated by technological advances in transnational communications, transport, and travel

Question 30

The NAFTA agreement and the CAFTA-DR agreement are examples of:

A)Defunct bilateral agreements
B)Regional trade agreements
C)Plurilateral agreements
D)Proposed bilateral agreements

Question 31

The World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Cancún in September of 2003 was led by:

A)India and Brazil
B)The U.S. and Japan
C)The U.K. and France
D)EU members

Question 32

The process by which companies undertake some activities at offshore locations instead of in their countries of origin is:

A)Homesourcing
B)Insourcing
C)Offshoring
D)Globalization

Question 33

Antiglobalization activists:

A)Contend that even within the developing world, it is protectionist policies, not trade and investment liberalization, that result in environmental and social damage
B)Believe globalization will force higher-polluting countries such as China and Russia into an integrated global community that takes responsible measures to protect the environment
C)Assert that if corporations are free to locate anywhere in the world, the world's poorest countries will relax or eliminate environmental standards and social services in order to attract first-world investment and the jobs and wealth that come with it
D)Believe that industrialization will create wealth that will enable new industries to employ more modern, environmentally friendly technology

Question 34

The Asian economic block, made up of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, and Vietnam is referred to as:

A)Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
B)Southeast Asia Free Trade Agreement (SWAFTA)
C)Southeast Asia Common Market
D)Asian Economic Union

Question 35

The United States, Canada and Mexico make up the _____, which in essence has removed all barriers to trade between these countries and created a huge North American market.

A)General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
B)North American Common Market
C)North American Free Trade Agreement
D)North American Trade Union

Question 36

Globalization:

A)Is the growth of interstate trade, spurred on by the progress toward free-market policies
B)Is the subcontracting of activities to endogenous organizations that had previously been performed within the firm
C)Is the process of social, political, economic, cultural, and technological integration among countries around the world
D)Is the process of a business crossing national and cultural borders

Question 37

A free-trade agreement among the United States, Canada, and Mexico that has removed most barriers to trade and investment is:

A)AFTA
B)CEFTA
C)CAFTA
D)NAFTA

Question 38

Agreements like NAFTA and CAFTA:

A)Not only reduce barriers to trade but also require additional domestic legal and business reforms in developing nations to protect property rights
B)Do not include supplemental commitments on labor and the environment to encourage countries to upgrade their working conditions and environmental protections like the FTAA
C)Rely exclusively on MNCs exporting or setting up operations locally rather than buying out a domestic firm
D)Provide firms with enough security so they cannot go out of business, which simply encourages a lack of efficiency or incentive to monitor costs

Question 39

Which form of social media is not known for significantly changing how consumers search for products and services?

A)Linkdin
B)Epicurious
C)Facebook
D)Twitter

Question 40

Which of the following statements about social media is untrue?

A)Social networks have rapidly diffused from the United States and Europe to every region of the world.
B)Social media networks have accelerated technological integration among the nations of the world.
C)Social media such as Facebook are powerful, but they cannot leverage networks to achieve greater success.
D)Social networks serve as inexpensive, effective means of marketing directly to businesses' target audiences.

Question 41

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) currently includes:

A)Peru, the United States, and Vietnam
B)Great Britain, New Zealand, and China
C)India, Canada, and Australia
D)Singapore, Russia, and Chile

Question 42

The emerging global community is becoming increasingly:

A)Socially isolated
B)Economically interdependent
C)Culturally interdependent
D)Financially independent

Question 43

A major development in South America is:

A)The implementation of the single currency and the regional central bank
B)The growth of inter-country trade, spurred on by the progress toward free-market policies
C)The privatization of traditionally nationalized industries
D)The elimination of all trade barriers among member countries

Question 44

Which of the following statements is false with regard to a mixed economy?

A)Regulations concerning minimum wage standards, social security, environmental protection and the advancement of civil rights may raise the standard of living
B)Ownership of organizations seen as imperative to the nation may be transferred to the state to subsidize costs and allow the firm to flourish
C)Regulations concerning minimum wage standards, social security, environmental protection and the advancement of civil rights ensure that those who are elderly, sick or have limited skills are taken care of
D)Businesses in this model are owned by the state to ensure that investments and practices are done in the best interest of the nation despite the often opposing outcomes

Question 45

In 2009, FDI inflows and outflows:

A)Nearly doubled
B)Nearly tripled
C)Fell substantially
D)Remained fairly constant

Question 46

In 2011, global merchandise exports and global commercial services exports:

A)Reached a record high
B)Declined for the first time since 1983
C)Remained fairly consistent
D)Decreased by almost 50 percent

Question 47

Which of the following statements is true of the economic system of North America?

A)The free-market-based economy of this region allows for more freedom in decision-making processes of private firms
B)The command economy of this region allows for greater flexibility with decisions and low barriers for other countries to establish business
C)The free-market-based economy of this region results in lowering barriers when attempting to move into other countries
D)The command economy of this region allows competition to strive while the government can extend assistance to individuals or companies

Question 48

Identify the statement which is not true of Mexico.

A)When it joined NAFTA, Mexico was on the verge of becoming the major economic power in Latin America
B)Mexico has free-trade agreements with more than 50 countries
C)Mexico's trade with Asia is declining
D)Mexico's government is pro-business

Question 49

_____ is the United States' largest trading partner, a position it has held for many years.

A)England
B)Canada
C)Japan
D)Mexico

Question 50

In the early 1990s, _____ had recovered from its economic problems of the previous decade and become the strongest economy in Latin America.

A)Brazil
B)Argentina
C)Mexico
D)Chile

Question 51

Which country receives the most foreign direct investment (FDI) by U.S.companies?

A)Netherlands
B)Mexico
C)The United Kingdom
D)Canada

Question 52

The United States holds a dominant position in all of the following industries except:

A)telecommunications
B)biotechnology
C)media
D)textiles

Question 53

A _____ exists when private enterprise reserves the right to own property and monitor the production and distribution of goods and services while the state simply supports competition and efficient practices.

A)Command economy
B)Market economy
C)Mixed economy
D)Socialist economy

Question 54

The FDI is estimated to reach _____ in 2014.

A)An amount greater than that reached in 2007, which was an all-time high
B)A new low due to political instability and uncertain markets
C)The same level as it did in 2011
D)A small decrease because of the greater transportation costs due to oil prices

Question 55

The term used to indicate the amount invested in property, plant, and equipment in another country is:

A)Exporting
B)Foreign direct investment
C)Importing
D)Trade imperfection

Question 56

The Goldman Sachs global economics team:

A)Estimates that Chile will occupy a dominant role in the global economic system and will surpass the United States in output by 2035
B)Reports that the economic potential of Brazil, Russia, India, and China is such that they may constitute four of the top five most dominant economies by the year 2050
C)Estimates that the BRIC economies' share of world growth could rise from 40 percent in 2000 to more than 70 percent in 2025
D)Reports that Germany, followed by India a decade later, will overtake the United States as the world's largest car market

Question 57

A factory located in a Mexican border town that imports materials and equipment on a duty and tariff-free basis for assembly or manufacturing and re-exports is called a:

A)Vertically integrated corporation
B)Keiretsus
C)Maquiladora
D)Chaebols

Question 58

A survey (reported in our textbook) of businesspeople from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, and Venezuela found that the _____ market, on average, was more important to their economic well-being than any other.

A)Mexican
B)Japanese
C)U.S.
D)European Union

Question 59

Which of the following observations about NAFTA is incorrect?

A)Mexican businesses are finding themselves able to take advantage of the U.S. market by producing goods that were previously purchased from Asia
B)Mexican firms are now able to produce products at highly competitive prices thanks to lower-cost labor and proximity to the American market
C)Mexican firms can now export goods into the European community only by paying a heavy tariff
D)Mexico's trade with Asia is on the rise, which is important to the country as it wants to reduce its overreliance on the U.S. market

Question 60

A _____ is comparable to a monopoly in the sense that the organization, in this case the government, has explicit control over the price and supply of a good or service.

A)Command economy
B)Market economy
C)Mixed economy
D)Socialist economy

Question 61

Despite setbacks, _____ remains a formidable international competitor and is well poised in all three major economic regions: the Pacific Rim, North America and Europe.

A)Japan
B)Chile
C)China
D)Argentina

Question 62

Which of the following statements is not true of Japan?

A)During the 1970s and 1980s, Japan's economic success had been without precedent
B)During the 1970s and 1980s, the country had a huge positive trade balance, the yen was strong, and the country was recognized as the world leaders in manufacturing and consumer goods
C)Assumptions about the Japanese workforce have turned out to be more myth than reality, and some of the former strengths have become weaknesses in the new economy
D)Japan's consensus decision-making system turns out to be very efficient and effective in the new speed-based economy

Question 63

The European Union:

A)Has achieved the reality of a single currency and a regional central bank
B)Has eliminated all trade barriers among member countries
C)Subjects member nations to quotas on the manufacture and shipment of high-quality, low-cost goods
D)Imposes duties on member nations for the manufacture and shipment of high-quality, low-cost goods

Question 64

Which of the following countries was not among the world's 10 most competitive nations in 2013?

A)United States
B)Singapore
C)United Kingdom
D)Norway

Question 65

Explain the concept of market economy.

Question 66

Identify the country that is projected to contribute the most to global growth between 2006 and 2020.

A)China
B)India
C)Indonesia
D)Brazil

Question 67

The Central and Eastern European republics:

A)Have attempted to grow in terms of intercountry trade, but this has interfered with peace-making progress
B)Have attempted to decrease inflation by lowering the GDP
C)Are attempting to make a shift from centrally planned economies to market-based economies
D)Are attempting to make a shift from a centrally planned economy to a mixed economy

Question 68

What does the term "European Union" mean? Has the European Union been successful? What is the European Union's ultimate objective? Why has the creation of the European Union encouraged more North American and Pacific Rim companies to establish operations in Europe?

Question 69

Chaebols are large, family-held conglomerates in:

A)Thailand
B)Japan
C)South Korea
D)China

Question 70

What is a multinational corporation? Why would a company want to be a multinational corporation?

Question 71

The former communist countries that have become most visible in the international arena include:

A)Romania, Poland and Bulgaria
B)Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Poland
C)Hungary, Romania and Albania
D)Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic

Question 72

Discuss the factors that contributed to Japan's phenomenal economic success.

Question 73

MITI is a _____ government agency that identifies and ranks national commercial pursuits and guides the distribution of national resources to meet these goals.

A)Chinese
B)Japanese
C)South Korean
D)Philippine

Question 74

The four other widely recognized powerhouses in Asia, in addition to Japan and China are:

A)South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan
B)Indonesia, South Korea, Japan and Taiwan
C)Thailand, South Korea, Indonesia and Hong Kong
D)Singapore, South Korea, Indonesia and Thailand

Question 75

How has NAFTA affected the economies of North America?

Question 76

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the economy of Poland?

A)The consensus decision making system of Poland turns out to be too time-consuming in the new speed-based economy
B)During the 1970s and 1980s, Poland's economic success had been without precedent
C)Poland is among the largest of the former communist countries which receives the least media coverage
D)Poland's economy was the only economy in the EU to grow during the global recession of 2008-2009

Question 77

An organizational arrangement in Japan in which a large group of vertically integrated companies bound together by cross-ownership, interlocking directorates and social ties provide goods and services to end users is:

A)Vertically integrated corporation
B)Keiretsus
C)Maquiladora
D)Chaebols

Question 78

Which of the following is true of India today?

A)It has a relatively small middle class
B)Education levels tend to be low
C)It is attractive to MNCs
D)There is a distinct lack of government funds for economic development

Question 79

Identify the statement false of China's economic condition.

A)China's GDP has remained strong, growing at 9.1 percent in 2009
B)In 2012, China's GDP was 8 percent, despite the global economic crisis
C)Trade relations between China and developed countries and regions, such as the United States and the EU, are lax
D)Many believe that the value of the Chinese currency is kept artificially low, giving China an unfair advantage in selling exports

Question 80

The ultimate objective of the EU is to:

A)Develop separate custom duties for member countries
B)Eliminate all trade barriers among member countries
C)Have a single government that represents all EU countries
D)Increase imports into EU countries