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law,amended by the International Anti-Dumping and Fair Competition Act,makes it a crime for U.S.corporations to bribe an official of a foreign government or political party to obtain or retain business in a foreign country,is referred to as the


A) International Law for Egalitarian Ethics Act.
B) International Fair Practices Act.
C) Law of International Equity Act.
D) International Law of Ethical Business Practices Act.
E) Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

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  Figure 7-6 -Global companies have five strategies for matching products and their promotion efforts to global markets.According to Figure 7-6 above, B  refers to which type of strategy? A)  product extension strategy B)  communication adaptation strategy C)  product adaptation strategy D)  dual adaptation strategy E)  product invention strategy Figure 7-6 -Global companies have five strategies for matching products and their promotion efforts to global markets.According to Figure 7-6 above,"B" refers to which type of strategy?


A) product extension strategy
B) communication adaptation strategy
C) product adaptation strategy
D) dual adaptation strategy
E) product invention strategy

F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

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Italian shoe industry has become a world leader because of intense domestic competition among firms such as Bruno Magli and Rossimoda.According to Michael Porter's theory about national competitive advantage,Italy's success in the shoe industry is due in part to its


A) company strategy, structure, and rivalry.
B) absence of competition.
C) related and supporting industries.
D) factor conditions.
E) demand conditions.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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A

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 United States through any authorized channels,yet they are available in the United States at prices below the manufacturer's suggested retail price.What is the term for how these tractors are being sold?


A) the gray market
B) under the counter
C) over the counter
D) bypassed global channels
E) breaking the distribution monopoly

F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

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U.S.Rice Millers' Association claims that if the Japanese rice market were opened to imports by lowering __________,lower prices would save Japanese consumers $6 billion annually and the United States would gain a large share of the Japanese rice market.


A) boycotts
B) tariffs
C) quotas
D) sanctions
E) subsidies

F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

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Which form of entry into a foreign market requires the greatest commitment?


A) direct exporting
B) direct investment
C) joint venture
D) licensing
E) indirect exporting

F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

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B

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


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

F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

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Which of the following is an advantage inherent in the use of licensing?


A) The licensee retains control of its product.
B) The licensee is protected from creating a potential competitor.
C) The licensee gains information about the dynamics of the market.
D) There is an exemption from domestic trade regulations.
E) There is an increase in potential profit gains.

F) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

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  Figure 7-5 -According to Figure 7-5 above,point  D  would most likely be __________. A)  exporting B)  joint venture C)  direct investment D)  franchising E)  licensing Figure 7-5 -According to Figure 7-5 above,point "D" would most likely be __________.


A) exporting
B) joint venture
C) direct investment
D) franchising
E) licensing

F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

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firms originate,produce,and market their products and services worldwide,it is referred to as __________.


A) acculturation
B) global competition
C) free trade
D) global branding
E) transactional exchange

F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

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Almost all countries have some division of social class.The determining factor for the assignment to one of these classes may differ from country to country.For example,in the United States,the primary determining factor is occupation; in India,it is birthright; in China,it is geographical region and education; and in Singapore,it is income.These differences are best explained in terms of a country's


A) cultural mores.
B) beliefs.
C) customs.
D) religion.
E) values.

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Which of the following statements about the emergence of a networked global marketspace is most accurate?


A) Marketspace creates an unfair competitive environment for emerging nations.
B) More business-to-consumer marketing is done on the Internet than business-to-business marketing.
C) The most active participants in the networked global marketspace are companies in developing nations.
D) All business in the networked global marketspace is conducted in English.
E) The chief advantage of the global marketspace over the traditional bricks-and-mortar stores for customers is the ability to shop anywhere, at any time, and at a lower cost.

F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

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government tax on goods or services entering a country is referred to as a


A) GATT tax.
B) quota.
C) tariff.
D) foreign excise tax.
E) subsidy.

F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

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Standards for registration and certification of a manufacturer's quality management and quality assurance system are referred to as__________ standards.


A) UN 2012
B) NAICS
C) NAFTA
D) ISO 9000
E) ISO 14000

F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

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Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the imports into the United States and the exports from the United States during the last 30 years?


A) No accurate data has been made available from the WTO on trade imports and exports.
B) The volume of both imports and exports has consistently decreased.
C) Imports into the United States and exports have been about equal, indicating balanced trade.
D) Exports have exceeded imports, indicating a continuing trade surplus.
E) Imports have exceeded exports, indicating a continuing trade deficit.

F) All of the above
G) B) and E)

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  Figure 7-5 -According to Figure 7-5 above,point  C  would most likely be __________. A)  exporting B)  joint venture C)  direct investment D)  licensing E)  franchising Figure 7-5 -According to Figure 7-5 above,point "C" would most likely be __________.


A) exporting
B) joint venture
C) direct investment
D) licensing
E) franchising

F) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

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Michael Porter has identified four key elements in a nation's competitive advantage: __________; demand conditions; related and supporting industries; and company strategy,structure and rivalry.


A) industry composition
B) size of market
C) governmental regulation
D) suppliers
E) factor conditions

F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

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in Japan sells tempura crispy strips.In northern England,it stresses gravy and potatoes.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.


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

F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

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market entry option allows a company to make the least number of changes in terms of its product,its organization,and even its corporate goals?


A) exporting
B) licensing
C) joint venture
D) direct investment
E) franchising

F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

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A

Lever Europe,a division of Unilever,markets its Snuggle fabric softener in the United States.But in 10 European countries,it uses seven brand names,including Kuschelweich in German,Coccolino in Italy,and Mimosin in France.These products also have different packages,different advertising programs,and occasionally different formulas.From this information,we can assume that Lever Europe is a(n) __________ firm.


A) ethnocentric
B) multinational
C) transnational
D) meganational
E) international

F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

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