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In the article “Pirates of the Caribbean”, Hollywood is abuzz with reports that two locations may begin operating their own national versions of the Pirate Bay, where individuals can cheaply, or even freely, download the latest films and TV shows. Which two locations was this article concerned with?

a) China and Cuba
b) Japan and Monaco
c) France and Russia
d) Antigua and Barbuda

Definition

d) Antigua and Barbuda

Term

Trying to stop a surge of chicken imports into Germany, the European
Common Market bowed to the European poultry lobby and almost tripled the tariff on frozen chicken from the United States. Washington, of course, struck back.To target Germany, the Johnson administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on what imports?


a) light-trucks
b) chicken
c)beef
d)sedans
e) textiles

Definition

a) light-trucks

Term

Which country is expected to have the highest spike in technological spending in the next 10 years?

a. United States
b. China
c. Japan
d. India
e. Italy 

Definition

d. India

Term

The purpose of NAFTA is to eliminate barriers for trade in which of these countries?

a. United States and Canada
b. Canada, United States, and Mexico
c. Mexico and United States
d. All of North and South America
e. All countries of the world.

Definition

b. Canada, United States, and Mexico

Term

How did the United States retaliate against the Dutch and French for the 1961 Chicken Tax?

A) Raised taxes on cheese imports

B) Required pasturization of all dairy products

C) Raised taxes on Brandy ro retaliate against france and Dextrine to hurt the Dutch

D) Cut off all imported beef from these countries

E) Raised taxes on Wine and Cheese imports from Europe

Definition
C) Raised taxes on Brandy ro retaliate against france and Dextrine to hurt the Dutch
Term

According to "A Chicken in Every Garage", what is one unintended consequence of US reliance on SUVs? 

A)SUVs have higher emmissions, resulting in a faster rate of global warming

B) European governments have helped car companies with subsidies, making them more competitive than American companies.

C)Recent Rising gas prices have caused a drop in popularity for SUVs

D)Foreign car makers have taken stronger holds on the small car market

E)Japan has raised tarrifs on American SUVs

Definition
C)Recent Rising gas prices have caused a drop in popularity for SUVs
Term

What is the growing industry in Japan?

a)Sushi

b) Fish

c) Rice

d) Cars

e) Electronics

 
Definition
c) Rice
Term

What are non-tariff barriers baszed on?

a) income

b) Medical concerns

c) Population

d) exports

e) embargos

Definition
b) Medical concerns
Term

What does ECOWAS stand for?

A. Economic Community Of West African States

B. Economic Council of West African Societies

C. Environmental coalition of West African States

D. Economic coalition of Western American States

E. Environmental society of Western American States

Definition
A. Economic Community Of West African States
Term

Which two countries won a WTO ruling against the United States in 2007 arguing that U.S. laws violated the trade in services provisions of the WTO?

A. Trinidad and Venezuela

B. Antigua and Barbuda

C. Venezuela and Iran

D. North Korea and Lebanon

E. Antigua and Haiti

Definition
B. Antigua and Barbuda
Term

WTO _______

a) deals with the global rules of trade between nations

b) General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

c) a customs union comprising the South America countries 

d) It created a free trade area of 1.6 billion

e) an agreement reached on 6 January 2004 

Definition
a) deals with the global rules of trade between nations
Term

The OIL crisis was in

a) 1980

b) 1960

c) 1990 

d) 2000

e)1970

Definition
a) 1980
Term

_________ invented America’s urban-truck market in the late 1960s and 1970s

a) Japanese

b) Chinese

c) American

d) German

e) Korean

Definition
a) Japanese
Term

MERCOSUR is ________

a) is an economic and political agreement among Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela

b) is an agreement signed by Canada, Mexico, and the United States

c) is a geo-political and economic organization of ten countries 

d) is a regional group of sixteen countries, founded in 1975

e) is a customs union which consists of all the member states of the European Union

Definition
a) is an economic and political agreement among Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela
Term
What is not a means of protection of trade?
A. Embargoes
B. tariffs
C. Military force
D. Market restrictions
E. quotas
Definition
C. Military force
Term
In the article about "chicken tax" what car manufacturer has not moved to the US to avoid additional taxation?
A. Toyota
B. Honda
C. Ford
D. Nissan
E. Subaru
Definition
C. Ford
Term

The economic organization composed of ten asian countries including Indonesia and Thailand  is referred to as ____. 

a. ASIAN

b. SWANC

c. ASEAN

d. OCEAN

e. ASEAC

Definition
c. ASEAN
Term

Currency that is generally accepted world-wide over weaker forms of currency is referred to as____ currency. 

a. Strong

b. Soft

c. Hard

d. Stable

e. Dominant

Definition
c. Hard
Term

NAFTA stands for?

 

a. North African Fair Trade Agreement

b. New Atlantaic Free Trade Assessment. 

c. North American Free Trade Agreement

d. North Atlantic Fair Trade Assessment

e. North American Fair Trade Agreeement

 
Definition
c. North American Free Trade Agreement
Term

What is a problem with exports being better than imports?

 

a. There are countries trying to prevent imports.

b. Nothing, it's acceptable worldwide. 

c. It's too expensive. 

d. Most countries don't export. 

e. Neglecting jobs.

Definition
a. There are countries trying to prevent imports.
Term

A problem that can arise from implementing tariffs is?

 

a) Retaliation

b) Too much power for the black market

c) Going broke

d) Losing a market to a competitor

e) B and D

Definition
a) Retaliation
Term

NAFTA is an acronym for what?

 

a) North African Free Trade Agreement

b) North Atlantic Free Trade Association

c) North American Free Trade Agreement

d) North Arabia Free Trade Association

e) North American Free Trade Association

Definition
c) North American Free Trade Agreement
Term

Which of the following is an example of a quota?

 

a) US restricting Frane from exporting cheese.

b) Diamond companies control the set amount of diamonds allowed in the market

c) India not accepingt hard currency, but will only trade in rupees.

d) NAFTA and EU, are both examples of quotas

e) Labels must be placed on GM products in the EU.

Definition
b) Diamond companies control the set amount of diamonds allowed in the market
Term

Which of the following is most accurate regarding hte WTO?

 

a) the WTO's job is to raise tarrifs

b) To create a serious trade court

c) to take advantage of smaller countries

d) to let countries retaliate against each other

e) the WTO's job is to keep the peace across all nations.

Definition
b) To create a serious trade court
Term

Cuba has an embargo on____?

 

a)cigars

b)boats

c)cars

d)planes

e)coffee

Definition
a)cigars
Term

 

_____ lead to small industries

 

a)exports

b)trade

c)imports

d)tariffs

e)quotas

 

Definition
c)imports
Term

What was the purpose for the World Trade Organization?

 

A)    To promote international trade and economic development by reducing tariffs and other restrictions

B)     To imply trade barriers between two countries

C)    To stop World Trade completely

D)    To promote advertising agencies that want to stop world trade organizations

E)     To reduce the number of people who make foreign investments and trade illegally

Definition
A)    To promote international trade and economic development by reducing tariffs and other restrictions
Term

                        is the largest free-market democracy in the world.

 

A)     China

B)      Taiwan

C)      Japan

D)     South Korea

E)    India

Definition
E)    India
Term

Which of the following is an example of trade protectionism for health reasons?

 

A. The United States banning meat from the United Kingdom

B. The United Kingdom having high taxes

C. African nations having subsidies

D. Japan having tariffs on their vehicles

E. China having affordable rice

Definition
A. The United States banning meat from the United Kingdom
Term

Which of the following is a Non-Tariff barrier?

 

A. Embargos

B. Subsidies

C. Labeling restriction

D. Quotas

E. Dumping

Definition
C. Labeling restriction
Term

1.which of the following is most likely illegal?

 

a. dumping

b. tariffs

c.embargos

D. quotas

e. orderly market restrictions

Definition
D. quotas
Term

what is the definition of an embargo?

 

A. A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation.

b. A list or system of duties imposed by a government on imported or exported goods.

c.To place (goods or stock, for example) on the market in large quantities and at a low price

d.The business of buying and selling commodities

e.A mutual or cooperative interchange of favors or privileges, especially the exchange of rights or privileges of trade between nations.

Definition
A. A prohibition by a government on certain or all trade with a foreign nation.
Term

What is one of the main means of protectionism?

 

A. To keep other countries out

B. Based on health concerns

C. Protectionism is no longer used

D. To make life easier

E. To protect the government from foreign influences

Definition
B. Based on health concerns
Term

What has India done to protect infant industries?


A. Export more goods

B. Import less goods

C. Prevent used car imports

D. Encourage used car imports

E. India hasn't done anything to protect infant industries

Definition
C. Prevent used car imports
Term

Which is NOT a goal of trade protectionism?

 

A) Growing favored industries

B) Safeguarding public health and safety

C) Keeping restive population quiet

D) Creating and protecting local employment

E) Protecting local ecosystems

Definition
E) Protecting local ecosystems
Term

From the reading A Chicken in Every Garage, how did Japan get around the US's tariff on importing trucks and SUV's?

 

A) Importing the cabins and beds separately and putting them together in the US

B) Sending finished trucks and SUV's to China then shipping to the US from there

C) Japan paid the tariff causing the trucks and SUV's to cost more

D) Opened manufacturing plants along the US Pacific coast where they would fully make just trucks and SUV's

E) Japan exported the trucks and SUV's to Canada and brought them into the US via the boarder with Canada 

Definition
A) Importing the cabins and beds separately and putting them together in the US
Term

Whats an example of a non-tariff barrier?

 

a. US making France pasteurize their cheese

b. India not allowing foreign used cars into country

c. US banning meat from Europe

d. Honduras importing bras from China and re-exporting them

e. US banning Canadian made drugs

Definition
a. US making France pasteurize their cheese
Term

Unlike GATT,______ decisions can only be  overturned by consensus and not by veto.

 

a. FDA

b. NAFTA

c. WTO

d. MFN

e. ESPN

Definition
c. WTO
Term

Why is India preventing used car imports?

 

A. To help protect infant industries

B. to help older industries

C.to save the car exports

D.to bring more money into India

E. To create a car market in India

Definition
A. To help protect infant industries
Term

Who is the Main User of Orderly Market Restrictions?

 

A. China

B. Japan 

C. North Korrea

D. US

E. South Korea

Definition
D. US
Term

In class we discussed dumping, what was a reason that companies do this?

 

A. Put other companies out of business

B. Get rid of old products for the greatest profit

C. Move parts of the business overseas 

D. Make better business connections

E. Get rid of all their old electronics 

Definition
A. Put other companies out of business
Term

What is an embargo?

 

A. Prevent all exports

B. Tax on imports

C. Prevent all imports

D. Stop movement of jobs overseas

E. Allows more free trade

Definition
C. Prevent all imports
Term

When exchange controls happened in India?


a. 1950-1960's

b. 1960-1970's

c. 1970-1980's

d. 1980-1990's

e. 1990-2000's

Definition
c. 1970-1980's
Term

What is the example of protecting Infant industries?

 

a. India preventing used car imports

b. Japan and rice

c. US protecting local employment

d.China and the focus on growth at any cost

e. US banning meat from UK

Definition
a. India preventing used car imports
Term

What is a tarrif?


a. tax on exports
b. tax on imports
c. exports - imports
d. a tax break
e. a limit on the number of exports

Definition
b. tax on imports
Term

Which is an example of an embargo?


a. China allows only 12 international films
b. US sets high standards on imports
c. America does not allow any trade with Cuba
d. China can only import in one small port
e. Japan protects its rice industry 

Definition
c. America does not allow any trade with Cuba
Term

In Asia and Africa, there are huge lots filled with what?

 

a.) brand new cars

b.) broken cars

c.) planes

d.) trains

e.) used cars

Definition
e.) used cars
Term

Which U.S. State grows rice?

 

a.) Georgia

B.) Kansas 

c.) Oklahoma

d.) Texas

e.) Louisiana

Definition
d.) Texas
Term

In class we talked about free trade areas, which of the following allows money, labor and goods to cross borders?

 

a. NAFTA

b. MERCOSUR

c. ECOWAS

d. ASEAN

e. EEC

Definition
c. ECOWAS
Term

What is it called when a company sells a product below the level of service it took to create the product?

 

a. dumping

b. subsidy

c. retaliation risk

d. countervailing

e. power play

Definition
a. dumping
Term

Companies such as Samsung and Lenovo, who compete by becoming large and developing their R&D, are said to be using what type of strategy? 

a. Contender

b. Extender

c. Dodger

d. Defender

e. Expander

Definition
a. Contender
Term

What are the two forms of exporting?

a. outside/ inside

b. direct/ indirect

c. expedited/ delayed

d. FIFO/ LIFO

e. marketed/ unmarketed

Definition
b. direct/ indirect
Term
The video China or Bust showed that a major key component for forgien business requires the use of what?

a. a trustworthy friend
b. a lawyer 
c. a translator
d. an understanding of the culture
e. a knowledge of the the land
Definition
c. a translator
Term

What city held almost 90 percent of the pick-up trucks, minivans, and S.U.V market in the 1990's?

a. Montreal, Quebec
b. Detroit, Michigan
c. Beijing, China
d. Dublin, Ireland
e. Taipei, Taiwan

Definition
b. Detroit, Michigan
Term

In market reward the higher the risk the...

A higher probability of bankrupcty

B lower the reward

C higher the reward

D the higher is the trade between two countries

E the lower is the trade between two countries

Definition
C higher the reward
Term

The country’s largest private cellular services operator, Bharti Airtel, which bought the operations of Zain telecom in 16 African countries, has outsourced its IT network in ______

a) Africa

b) Europe

c) United States

d) Asia

e) Australia

Definition
a) Africa
Term

which country has the number 1 market for heavy trucks by vehicles sold?

a. united states

b. mexico

c. japan

d. india 

e. china

Definition
e. china
Term

who is china's largest maker of heavy-duty trucks?

 

a. fengond

b.dongfeng

c. motorolla

d. dingo

e. dingdong

Definition
b.dongfeng
Term

Because of what issue Huawei telecomunications was not allowed to sell to the United States:

A. National security

B ideology

C. They went bankrupt

D. The language barrier

E. Because of U.N. law

Definition
A. National security
Term

Which of these businesses are considered Chaebols in korea:

A. Samsung

B.Mitsubishi

C. Sinopec

D. Bimbo

E. Starbucks

Definition
A. Samsung
Term

A company engages in ______ when it exports through intermediaries located in domestic markets.

a. indirect exporting

b. franchising

c. direct exporting

d. licensing 

e. contract manufacturing

Definition
a. indirect exporting
Term

A _______ involves two or more firms in which each partner contributes a particular skill or resource - usually complementary - to a venture.

a. strategic alliance

b. joint venture

c. acquisition

d. wholly owned subsidiary

e. export consortium

Definition
a. strategic alliance
Term

According to "Taiwan's HTC to sell smartphones in Myanmar", what is something that HTC is doing to attract the new market in Myanmar?

A) New commercials tailored to the local population

B) Free downloads with the purchase of a new phone

C) An input system that includes Burmese characters in the smartphones

D) Discounted data plans

E) Different phone designs to 

Definition
C) An input system that includes Burmese characters in the smartphones
Term

What is one factor influencing Myanmar's mobile phone boom according to Taiwan's HTC to sell smartphones in myanmar?

A) More licenses are about to be granted for telecom operators

B) A more efficient logistical system

C) Myanmar is lowering telecommunication tarrifs

D) The people of Myanmar have grown tired of unreliable landlines

E) Myanmar is experiencing a population boom

Definition
A) More licenses are about to be granted for telecom operators
Term

Which of the following is NOT an ownership strategy for foreign production?

A) Contract Manufacturing

B) Joint Venture

C) Strategic Alliance 

D) Partnership

E) Licensing/Franchising

Definition
D) Partnership
Term

From the reading Truck Maker Volvo Sets Alliance to Enter China, China allows foreign companies access to their growing consumer market if...

A) China can easily reproduce the product themselves

B) Joint ventures are created with domestic companies and share technology

C) Foreign companies allow domestic companies to decide how to produce the product

D) The foreign company relocates its headquarters to China to boost Chinese exports

E) China allows anyone to access any of their markets

Definition
B) Joint ventures are created with domestic companies and share technology
Term

 

IBM will provide billing and self-care that will empower customers and assist Bharti Airtel in delevering innovative and convenient _________

a) 3G and 4G mobile services

b) 1G and 2.5G mobile services

c) 2G and 3.5G mobile services

d) 2G and 3G mobile services

e) 1G and 2G mobile services

Definition
d) 2G and 3G mobile services
Term

Mayanmar has the lowest mobile penetration rate in ____

a) Asia

b) Africa

c) Europe

d) United States

e) Australia

Definition
a) Asia
Term
  1. What company is entering the Myanmar’s telecommunication market?
    1. Apple
    2. HTC
    3. Samsung
    4. Droid
    5. Google
Definition
HTC
Term
  1. What percentage of Myanmar’s population currently using mobile phones?
    1. 75%
    2. 50%
    3. 10%
    4. 5%
    5. 25%
Definition
5%
Term

Local companies will use the contender strategy to compete.  What is the contender strategy?

a) Use local knowledge to defend market.

b) Don't compete with the global market and just focus on the local market.

C) Compete by becoming large and developing R&D.

d)What works in local can also work abroad.

e) Fight all of your competitors till the company is the last one standing.

Definition
C) Compete by becoming large and developing R&D.
Term

In the video China or Bust, one of the most important and difficult things to do is?

a) Get a car to travel around China with.

b) Find a place to stay that is safe.

c) Find a good place to eat.

d) Get paid after completing a deal.

e) Leave the country.

Definition
d) Get paid after completing a deal.
Term

A company engages in ______________ when its exports directly to customers or solely through intermediaries located in foreign markets.

A)    Domestic Trade

B)     Export Contracting

C)    Outsourcing

D)    Direct Exporting

E)     Indirect Exporting

Definition
D)    Direct Exporting
Term

Under a joint venture arrangement, the foreign company invites an outside partner to share ___________ in the new unit.

A)    Stock ownership

B)     Bond ownership

C)    Business ownership

D)    Home ownership

E)     Investment ownership

Definition
A)    Stock ownership
Term

Which is a reason HTC decided to sell smartphones in Myanmar?

A. To increase their export

B. To decrease their business in Taiwan

C. Help drive the companies' growth in the medium term.

D. change their business

E. prove themselves to competitors

Definition
C. Help drive the companies' growth in the medium term.
Term

What is one problem with selling HTC smartphones in Myanmar?

A. poor reception

B. The lack of Taiwan's support

C. There are no foreign investors

D. The high price of SIM cards

E. Fear of competition

Definition
D. The high price of SIM cards
Term

If I bring an Outback Steakhouse to Milledgeville, that is _____ but Outback Steakhouse is a _______.

A.) Licensing and Franchising

B.) Franchising and Licensing

C.) Partnership and Franchising

D.) Licensing and Joint Venture

E.) Wholly Own and Franchising

Definition
A.) Licensing and Franchising
Term

When negotiating in another country, what are two things you need to understand to negotiate properly?

A.) Product and Market Strategy

B.) Negotiator's Language and Product

C.) Negotiator's Language and Country's Business Culture

D.) Country's Business Culture and Market Strategy

E.) Consumer Behavior and Negotiator's Language

Definition
C.) Negotiator's Language and Country's Business Culture
Term

Which of the following is not a local company strategy?

a)Dodger 

b)Contender

c) Extender

d) Pretender

e) Defender

Definition
d) Pretender
Term

Which of the following motivations of a host country includes concern of sovereignty and restricted markets?

a) National Security

b) Prospertiy

c) Ideology

d) Self Preservation

e) Prestige

Definition
d) Self Preservation
Term

Which is an example of a state-owned enterprise?

A. Honda

B. Mitsubishi

C. Sinopec

D. Nissan

E. Toyota

Definition
C. Sinopec
Term

When entering a foreign market, if you do full production, what should you expect?

A. High risk, high reward

B. Low risk, low reward

C. High risk, low reward

D. Low risk, high reward

E. You should avoid entering foreign markets

Definition
A. High risk, high reward
Term

Which compnay is not chaebols in Korea?

a. Samsung

b. LG

c. Mitsubishi

d. SK

e. Hyundai

Definition
c. Mitsubishi
Term

What is definition of defender strategy?

a. Use local knowledge to defend market

b. What works in local can also work abroad

c. Compete by becoming large and developing R&D

d. Firms that don't compete with global companies

e. Total control of complete business- downstream and upstream

Definition
a. Use local knowledge to defend market
Term

If you are in a foreign county and someone orders you a meal you should___ it out of politeness?

a)Push it to the side

b)Eat it or drink it

c)Throw it on the floor

d)Get up and leave

e)Tell the person who ordered it " you ordered it, you eat it!"

Definition
b)Eat it or drink it
Term

In the class discussion after the movie we came to agreement that____ would be most helpfull doing business in a foreign country?

a)The competition

b)a map

c)A computer

d)A calculator

e)A translator

Definition
e)A translator
Term

Which country protects their cultural identity by resisting foreign brand names?

a. China

b. England

c. India

d. Germany

e. France

Definition
e. France
Term

_____ Group moves its employees around every 5 years to different departments with the idea that the employee will eventually have the skills to become a CEO.

a. Birla

b. Tata

c. Keiretsu

d. Sinopec

e. Chaebols

Definition
b. Tata
Term

What is the defend strategy?

a) use local knowledge to defend market

b) what works in local can also work abroad

c) firms that do not compete with global companies

d) use global knowledge to defend market

e) firms that always compete with global companies

Definition
a) use local knowledge to defend market
Term

Who has the number one market for heavy trucks by vehicles sold?

a) North Korea

b) North America

c) Europe

d) China

e) India

Definition
d) China
Term

According to the article “IBM follows Airtel in African telecom safari,” how will IBM their IT network help Africa?

a. It will pave the way to cheaper calling rates, thus spreading communication technology in Africa.
b. It will not help Africa. Its just cheaper for IBM.
c. It allows everyone in Africa to have network access.
d. It will increase customer relationships in Africa.
e. It will have negative affects on all stakeholders.

Definition
a. It will pave the way to cheaper calling rates, thus spreading communication technology in Africa.
Term

Which of the following is a self-preservation motivation technique?

a. Exports
b. Resisting foreign brand names
c. Restricted markets
d. Government subsidies
e. Protecting cultural content in movies

Definition
c. Restricted markets
Term

The biggest migration of all mankind happened in which country?

a.) France

b.) United States

c.) China

d.) Morocco

e.) Brazil

Definition
c.) China
Term

Accoring to the "China or Bust" video, doing business in China is like doing business in the _____ ?

a.) Deep South

b.) Middle of a war

c.) Wild Wild West

d.) Desert

e.) Tundra

Definition
c.) Wild Wild West
Term

What is the result of risk versus reward regarding exporting?

A. Low risk results in no reward

B. High risk results in low reward

C. Low risk results in low reward

D. High risk results in high reward

E. There is no result regarding exporting.

Definition
C. Low risk results in low reward
Term

What is another word for self-reliance with promoting ideology?

A. Juche

B. Sinopec

C. Reliability

D. Chaebol

E. Keiretsu 

Definition
A. Juche
Term

What is an example of self-preservation? 

A. U.S. allowing freedom of speech

B. France exporting wine

C. China manufacturing goods for other nations

D. China not allowing Facebook

E. Japan importing goods

Definition
D. China not allowing Facebook
Term

What does "juche" mean in South Korean? 

A. Protect

B. Hands-off

C. Trade

D. Self-reliance 

E. Freedom

Definition
D. Self-reliance
Term

What is the biggest issue when introducing a new product idea in China?

a. The idea is rejected because it doesn't meet up to Chinese standards.

b. Due to slack copywrite laws, prodcut ideas are easily stolen.

c. The product idea is too advanced.

d. The Chinese aren't open to new ideas.

e. The product idea is too simple.

Definition
b. Due to slack copywrite laws, prodcut ideas are easily stolen.
Term

Why is Facebook banned in China?

a. It's a risk to National Security

b. To keep verbal communication alive.

c. It threatens self-preservation.

d. Social networking is viewed as inappropriate.

e. China doesn't want to pay for it.

Definition
c. It threatens self-preservation.
Term

In the video "China or Bust" which city does Tony move to because it is a location known for textile prodeuciton in hopes of opening a cushion factory?

a)Tokyo

b) Sydney

c)Linping

d)Hong Kong

e)Shundu

Definition
c)Linping
Term

In the video "China or Bust" Peter goes to China in hopes of making $500 million by selling energy saving devices for what?

a)electriciy 

b)hotel lighting

c)kitchens

d)air conditioning

e)computers

Definition
d)air conditioning
Term
In recent years,  stands out as the country that has done the most to keep its
currency weak in order to boost exports
 
a. The United States
b. France
c. Australia
d. China
e. Japan
Definition
d. China
Term

In recent times, foreign-exchange incontinence appears to have been the policy of

choice in capitals from Beijing to Washington, via Tokyo. The resulting mess has led

to warnings of a global "                   " that could spiral into protectionism.

a. Depression

b. Currency War

c. Cold War

d. Economic Crisis

e. Develepmental Stunt

Definition
b. Currency War
Term

______ is the legitimate minimizing of taxes, using methods approved by the IRS.

a. tax avoidance

b. hedging

c. tax evasion

d. value-added tax

e. sin tax

Definition
c. tax evasion
Term

_____ is a profit allocation method used to attribute a corporation's net profit or loss before tax to tax jurisdictions.

a. tax avoidance

b. tax evasion

c. transfer pricing

d. tax treaty

e. money laundering

Definition
c. transfer pricing
Term

 Why does the goverment not make minimum wage $100,000?

A. Inflation would cause the supply of money to increase. 

B. The demand for money would decrease because of inflation.

C. The goverment doesn't want the population to become wealthy.

D. Our National Debt would increase. 

E. The value of money would increase.  

Definition
A. Inflation would cause the supply of money to increase.
Term

How much a country makes on exporting and spends importing is an example of a/an

A. Transactions account

B. Current expense

C. Captial account

D. Current account

E. Transactions expense

Definition
D. Current account
Term

According to the WSJ article about currency war, a global "currency war" could spiral into ________?

a) Protectionism

b) Communism

c) Depression

d) Recession

e) prosperity

Definition
a) Protectionism
Term

According to the WSJ article about currency war, The euro zone has had minimal monetary stimulus resulting in what?

a) a weak currency

b) a receding economy

c) a contracting economy and a rising currency

d) a weak currency and a receding economy

e) a strong currency and a receding economy

Definition
c) a contracting economy and a rising currency
Term

Why do governments want a weak currency for their country?

a) they can import more

b) they can purchase more goods for their country

c) other countries will by their exports

d) less reason for war

e) no other country wil ask for exports

Definition
c) other countries will by their exports
Term

What are the effects of running currency deficit?

a) strong domestic currency from exports

b) weak domestic currency from exports

c) weak domestic currency from imports

d) strong domestic currency from imports

e) high demand for domestic currency

Definition
c) weak domestic currency from imports
Term

 

Governments prefer - 

a.) soft currency

b.) hard currency

c.) split currency

d.) double currency

e.) liquid currency

 

Definition
a.) soft currency
Term

Which country runs a currency surplus?

a.) Russia

b.) India

c.) China

d.) Japan

e.) France

Definition
c.) China
Term
When you are owed pennies in Canada, what do the businesses do?

A. Round up to next denomination
B. Give pieces of candy
C. Give you nothing
D. Put it on a tab
E. Give American pennies
Definition
B. Give pieces of candy
Term
In what country has Colgate and other corporations lost money due to devaluation of money?

A. Canada
B. America
C. China
D. Venezuela 
E. Disney Land
Definition
D. Venezuela
Term

Which company was most effective in  reducing its oversea tax bill?

a. Apple

b. Google

c. IBM

D. Oracle

e. Microsoft

Definition
b. Google
Term

Google has built a complicated international structure that sends most of its overseas profits to the tax haven of what country? and why?

a. Bermuda because they have low corporate tax income.

b. India because they have no corporate tax income.

c. Bermuda because they have no corporate tax income.

d. India becase they have low corporate tax income.

e. the united states because that is their favorite.

Definition
c. Bermuda because they have no corporate tax income.
Term
What company has the largest exposure to the Venezualian devaluation of currency?

a. Old Spice
b. Colgate
c. St. Ives
d. Jergens
e. Crest 
Definition
b. Colgate
Term
What is an illegal form a transfer pricing called?

a. Hawala
b. Exchange
c. Processing
d. Phishing
e. Mundi
Definition
a. Hawala
Term

which of the following elements affects currency exchange rates:

a) free trade

B) government policies

c) gold rates

d) imports and exports

e) central bank

Definition
d) imports and exports
Term

how much is china currency surplus at the end of each fiscal year?

a)$125 billion

b)$145 billion

c )$ 80 billion

d) $135 billion

e)$200 billion

Definition

b)$145 billion

Term

In _____, currency wars have been a stable of modern finance ever since the collapse of the Bretteon Woods system of fixed exchange rates.

a) 1950s

b) 1960s

c) 1970s

d)1980s

e)1990s

Definition
c) 1970s
Term

In recent years, _____ stands out as the country that has done the most to keep its currency weak in order to boost exports.

a) Spain

b) Japan

c) Portugal

d) Italy

e) China

Definition
e) China
Term

What affects currency exchange rates?

A. Government elections

B. Imbalance in BOP

C. National disaster 

D. National holidays

E. When new consumer products are introduced into the market 

Definition
B. Imbalance in BOP
Term

Under which type of currency do imports become more difficult?

A. Soft

B. Yen

C. Surplus 

D. Weak

E. Deficit 

Definition
D. Weak
Term

Central banks use sterilization to...

A.) neutralize foreign exchange operations impact on domestic money supply

B.) to offset potential consequences of large capital flows

C.) rid major capital flows to lower maintain the inflation rate

D.) neutralize foreign exchange operations impact on domestic money supply and to offset potential consequences of large capital flows

E.) destroy money after the its flow is over

Definition
D.) neutralize foreign exchange operations impact on domestic money supply and to offset potential consequences of large capital flows
Term

What is tax-based?

A.) The amount of interest for a loan

B.) Amount of profit a country taxes

C.) Standard of which interest is charged for a loan

D.) Amount of tax accumulated in a year

E.) The amount of interest a country taxes

Definition
B.) Amount of profit a country taxes
Term

Why Does the government want to have a weaker currency?

A. Imports are harder

B. Imports are easier

C.Exports become easier

D. Exports are harder

E. Imports equal Exports

Definition
C.Exports become easier
Term

What does imbalance of payments lead to?

A. Strong Currency

B. Currency Problems

C. More hard currency

D. Weaker currency

E. More shared currency

Definition
B. Currency Problems
Term

Why Does the government want to have a weaker currency?

A. Imports are harder

B. Imports are easier

C.Exports become easier

D. Exports are harder

E. Imports equal Exports

Definition
C.Exports become easier
Term

What does imbalance of payments lead to?

A. Strong Currency

B. Currency Problems

C. More hard currency

D. Weaker currency

E. More shared currency

Definition
B. Currency Problems
Term

Tax avoidancve means___ while tax evasion means______?

A)Legal and illegal

B)foreign and domestic

C)conservative and liberal

D)common and uncommon

E)religious and nonreligious

Definition
A)Legal and illegal
Term

What country recently eliminated the penny?

A)Europe

B)France

C)Japan

D)Canada

E) United States

Definition
D)Canada
Term

What is the difference between soft and hard currency?

A. Soft currency is in a bank account and hard currency is cash

B. Soft currency is cash and hard currency is in a bank account

C. Soft currency is accepted wordwide while hard currency isn't

D. Soft currency is not excepted worldwide and hard currency is

E. Soft currency is paper money and hard currency is coins

Definition
D. Soft currency is not excepted worldwide and hard currency is
Term

Which is the major way that companies can move currency outside a country withcurrency restrictions?

A. Money Laundering

B. Transfer Pricing

C. Money Running

D. Profit Splitting

E. Money Transfers

Definition
B. Transfer Pricing
Term

What is the core to Ireland's 'brand' as an investment location?

a)Corporate Tax Rate of 12.5%

b) The hospitality

c) They return 90% of your taxes

d) Irish Stew

e) Patent Box

Definition
a)Corporate Tax Rate of 12.5%
Term

China runs a currency surplus of how much?

a) $2 billion

b) $155 billion

c) $185 billion

d) $145 billion

e) $100 billion

Definition
d) $145 billion
Term

What do tax authories demand when dealing with transfer pricing?

A. Demand arms length transactions

B. Do not demand anything

C. There is a small demand for price allocation

D. An increase in the tax rate

E. A decrease in the tax rate

Definition
A. Demand arms length transactions
Term

What is the result of treasury bonds being greater than Chinese bonds?

A. There is no result

B. Tresury bonds are actually less than Chinese bonds right now

C. Means China is subsidizing its exports

D. Means China is subsidizing its imports

E. Treasury bonds are equal to Chines bonds right now

Definition
C. Means China is subsidizing its exports
Term

In video, which country holds largest amount of american dollars in the world?

a. China

b. Japan

c. South Korea

d. Mexico

e. Canada

Definition
a. China
Term

Which one is not currency exchange rates affected by

a. Imports/ Exports

b. Inflation rate

c. Investors and Speculators

d. Government actions

e. Hawala

Definition
e. Hawala
Term

Which of the following is not considered a hard currency?

a) US dollar

b) Euro

c) Pound

d) Peso

e) Yen

Definition
d) Peso
Term

Which of the following does not affect the current exchange rate?

a) imports/exports

b) inflation rate

c) investors and speculators

d) standard of living

e) government actions

Definition
d) standard of living
Term

How does a country spend more than it takes in?

a. barrows

b. imports more

c. exports more

d. mutual funds

e. print more money

Definition
a. barrows
Term

 

Governments prefer _______ currency?

a. strong

b. same

c. no

d. weak

e. surplus

 

Definition
d. weak
Term

What would be a benefit of a golbal currency?

a. increase in exchange rate charges

b. ease of payments worldwide

c. a recession

d. trade defecit

e. the money supply will fluctuate

Definition
b. ease of payments worldwide
Term

According to Dr. Poddar, the difference between tax aviodance and tax evasion is/are ________.

a. harmonious current accounts

b. an increase in loans

c. creativity

d. cleverness

e. imagination

Definition
c. creativity
Term

What is not an example of hard currency?

A. U.S Dollar

B. Chinese Yuan

C. English Pound

D. Euro

E. Japanese Yen

Definition
B. Chinese Yuan
Term

______ does not affect the exchange rate of a currency?

A. Inflation Rate

B. Imports/Exports

C. Amount of Offshore Banking

D. Investors/Spectators

E. Government Actions

Definition
C. Amount of Offshore Banking
Term
What is the goal of balance of payments?
a) extra money
b) more short term investment
c) more direct investment
d) overall balance
e) stronger currency 
Definition
d) overall balance
Term
What happens to currency when your country exports more than imports?
a) your currency will depreciate
b) your currency will appreciate 
c) You currency will remain the same
d) The exchange rate will rise
e)  Government will change the currency
Definition
b) your currency will appreciate
Term

Which of the following is not a task related to logistics management?

a. transportation management

b. inventory control

c. container design

d. materials handling and warehousing

e. fixed-facilities location management

Definition
c. container design
Term

________ is the collective managerial behavior and decisions essential to the development of a functioning global supply chain.

a. global logistics

b. transportation management

c. inventory control

d. global supply chain management

e. order processing

Definition
d. global supply chain management
Term
In the Global distribution system, who works on commission?
A. Retailers
B. local wholeseller
C. Local Agents 
D. Import intermediaries
E. dealers
Definition
C. Local Agents 
Term
Who has a long, fractured inefficient distribution system?
A. Developed Nations
B. undeveloped countries
C. Developing countries 
D. War stricken countries
E. counties with a communist government
Definition
C. Developing countries 
Term

In Rough Cut, who is protecting the process and procedure of the diamond industry?

A.) Government officials

B.) Military

C.) Oil industry

D.) Major jewelry corporations

E.) Society of brokers and middlemen

Definition
E.) Society of brokers and middlemen
Term

What is the 4th fastest growing city in the world according to "rough cut"

 

A. Atlanta

B. Bangkok

C. toronto

D. Surat

E. bogota

Definition
D. Surat
Term

what were people secretly transporting on the Gujarat Mail (red-eye train)?

 

A. drugs

B. Diamonds

C. People

D. dogs

E. gold

Definition
B. Diamonds
Term

What is the benefit of going directly to the wholesaler? 

A. Inventory Financing

B. buildings to hold inventory

C. Wholesaler has relationships with retailers

D. Easier Transactions

E. easier shipping

Definition
A. Inventory Financing
Term

What is a problem with distribution logistics in developed countries?

A. Harder communication 

B. Difficult travel

C. Unaware of customs

D. High competition

E. Locked up channels are common

Definition
E. Locked up channels are common
Term

Who is the third leading user of diamonds?

A.) India

B.) United States

C.) China

D.) Great Britian

E.) South Africa

Definition
A.) India
Term

The chart containing various shipping and insurance responsibilities is referred to as the ____ terms. 

a. ASEAN

b. FOB

c. INCO

d. INIT

e. UNST

Definition
c. INCO
Term

Pertaining to the chart mentioned in the previous question, what method of shipping places all responsibility for charges and fees to the seller?

a. DDP

b. CDC

c. FOS

d. LLC

e DDK

Definition
a. DDP
Term

According the article, Rough Cut, illicitly mined stones that fund conflicts in the world's war zones are called

A. undocumented diamonds

B. rough diamonds

C. war diamonds

D. conflict diamonds

E. fresh cut diamonds

Definition
D. conflict diamonds
Term

Someone who brings a buyer and seller together is called a/an 

A. wholesaler

B. broker

C. agent

D. CNF agent

E. dealer

Definition
B. broker
Term

____________ is a sale where goods are shipped and delivered before payment is due?

a. open account

b. cash-in-advance

c. letters of credit

d. consignment

e. FIFO

Definition
a. open account
Term

These groups are only applicable to sea and inland waterway transports except?

a. FAS

b. CFR

c. FOB

d. CIF

e. DDP

Definition
e. DDP
Term
Which of the following is not a method of payment:

A. Cash in advance
B.letter of credit
C.open account
D. Consignment
E. Export agents
Definition
E. Export agents
Term
What is a problem with some developed economies?
A. Locked up channels 
B.effecient transport
C. Happy workers
D. Wild elephant attacks
Definition
A. Locked up channels 
Term

Who behaves like a whole seller?

A) Broker

B)Dealer

C)Agent

D)Clinet

E)Retailer

Definition
B)Dealer
Term

_________ has really helped global trade?

A)Containers

B) Cars

C)Trains

D)Busses

E)Planes

Definition
A)Containers
Term

______ is a document issued by a financial institution, or a similar party, assuring payment to a seller of goods.

a) Cash in advance

b) Letters of Credit

c) Documentary Collections

d) Open Account

e) consignment 

Definition
b) Letters of Credit
Term

_________ is most secure for exporter and least secure for importer

a) cash in advance

b) letters of credit

c) documentary collections

d) open account

e) consignment

Definition
a) cash in advance
Term

in which year container were created

a)1956

b)1954

c) 1966

d) 1976

e) 1984

Definition
a)1956
Term

who invented the container

a)Malcom Mcleam

b)John Smitt

c)Xiao xu

d)Moller Maersek

e)Mattew clark 

Definition
a)Malcom Mcleam
Term

To succeed in today’s global marketplace and win sales against foreign competitors, exporters must?

A)    Differentiate their product to fit other cultures

B)     Produce innovative products

C)    Be able to communicate well

D)    offer their customers attractive sales terms supported by the appropriate payment methods

E)     Export more than they import

Definition
D)    offer their customers attractive sales terms supported by the appropriate payment methods
Term

Which of the following is not a form of a payment for an international transaction?

A)    Cash in Advance

B)     Letters of Credit

C)    Documentary collections

D)    Open Account

E)     Percent Checking

Definition
E)     Percent Checking
Term

Which of the following is the best option for the seller of a transaction with a buyer?

  1. Letters of Credit
  2. Cash in advance
  3. Documentary Collections
  4. Open Account
  5. Consignment
Definition
Cash in advance
Term

Which of the following does the seller bear the risk for loss or damage until the cargo is loaded on the ships in the port of departure?

  1. Free on Board
  2. Cost and Freight
  3. Free Alongside Ship
  4. Delivered at Terminal
  5. Carriage Paid To
Definition
Free on Board
Term

___________ is/are a variation of an open account in which payment is sent to the exporter only after the goods have been sold by the foreign distributor to the end customer.

a. risk

b. consignment

c. letters of credit

d. insurance

e. bonded warehouses

 
Definition
b. consignment
Term

The Inco terms 2010 chart defines risk as:

a. the cost associated with shipping goods

b. the possibility that the seller is obligated to hand over the goods named by the buyer

c. a situation involving physical danger

d. the security measures taken to prevent theft of goods 

e. the possibility that an event may occur which could cause loss of or damage to goods

Definition
e. the possibility that an event may occur which could cause loss of or damage to goods
Term

Which is not a characteristic of a developed economy?

A. Well-developed throughout the country

B. Shorter, efficient distribution systems

C. Longer, efficient distribution systems

D.Locked-up channels are common

E. All of these are characteristics of a developed economy

Definition
C. Longer, efficient distribution systems
Term

What is the purpose of payment related to international trade?

A. Differentiates international trade

B. Does not differentiate, but brings together internation trade

C. There is no purpose related to payment

D. Gives more money to developed countries

E. Gives no money to developed countries

Definition
A. Differentiates international trade
Term

Which of the following is NOT a Foreign Market Channel member?

A) Retailers

B) Local Wholesalers 

C) Local Agents

D) Export Agents

E) Import Intermediaries 

Definition
D) Export Agents
Term

 _____________, also refered to as a documentary credit, is a contractual agreement where the issuing bank, acting on behalf of the importer, promises to make payment to the exporter.

A) Credit Transfer

B) Letter of Credit

C) Line of Credit

D) Documentary Collections

E) Consignment 

Definition
B) Letter of Credit
Term

What are the two most commonly used price terms for Incoterms?

A. EXW and FCA

B. FOB and FAS

C. CIF and FAS

D. FOB and CIF

E. DDP and FOB

Definition
D. FOB and CIF
Term

An open account is similar to what?

A. A bar tab

B. A bank transaction

C. Trading a chicken for milk

D. Paying for a book with cash

E. Using a credit card

Definition
A. A bar tab
Term

Wal-Mart does not have which of the following?

A whole sellers

B agents

C marketing department

D distribution segment

E invetory managment 

Definition
A whole sellers
Term

Export management companies are__________.

A in-house company personnel or export departments

B individuals or firms that assist manufactures exporting goods

C handle all aspects of export operations under a contractual agreement

D bring seller and buyer together

E represent a company and market to sellers

Definition
C handle all aspects of export operations under a contractual agreement
Term

                                 , provide essential linkage between manufactured products and the consumer.

a. wholesalers

b. channels of distribution

c. agents

d. mediums of exchange

e. domestic channel members

Definition
b. channels of distribution
Term

                                 , do not take a title and work on a percent commision of sales.

a. local wholesalers 

b. retailers

c. brokers

d. local agents

e. dealers

Definition
d. local agents
Term

Which one needs long term relationship and need trust in payment?

a. Cash in advance

b. Letters of Credit

c. Documentary collections

d. Open account

e. Consignment

Definition
d. Open account
Term

Which one hadles all aspects of export operations under a contractual agreement?

a. Export agents

b. Direct exporting

c. Import intermediaries

d. Export management companies

e. Lacal agents

Definition
d. Export management companies
Term

What is type of payment is risky for importers but a positive for exporters?

a)letters of credit

b)cash in advance

c)open account

d)consignment

e)document collections

Definition
b)cash in advance
Term

Which of the following gets commision?

a)wholesaler

b)broker

c)agents

d)C&F agents

e)dealer

Definition
c)agents
Term

What do brokers do?

a) They bring buyers and sellers together

b) They represent only buyers

c) They represent only sellers

d) They work on Wall Street

e) They sell stock

Definition
a) They bring buyers and sellers togethe
Term

Which of the following is a characteristic of a wholesaler?

a) They do not take title to goods

b) They take title to goods

c) They work on commission (% of sales)

d) Their size and accessibility vary greatly by country

e) They always sale to the end consumer

Definition
b) They take title to goods
Term
What are export agents?
A) Individuals or firms that assist manufacturers export goods.
B) Individuals or firms that assist manufacturers import goods.
C) Individuals or firms that prevent exporting.
D) Individuals or firms that prevent importing.
E) Exporting agents take the title of goods and sell to wholesaler.
Definition
 Individuals or firms that assist manufacturers export goods.
Term
What is inventory financing?
A) When retailers sell to consumers.
B) When consumers buy directly from retailer.
C) Only applies in accouting.
D) Wholesalers give loans to retailers in order to buy goods.
E) Companies sell inventory directly to retailer. 
Definition
D) Wholesalers give loans to retailers in order to buy goods.
Term

When does an exporter get paid?

a.) when the product is shipped

b.) when the product is sold

c.) when the product arrives

d.) when the product is packaged

e.) when the product is designed

Definition
b.) when the product is sold
Term

What does FOB stand for?

a.) freight on board

b) fresh on board

c.) free on board

d.) find on board

e.) finished on board

Definition
c.) free on board
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