Recent questions tagged international-buisness-managment

Subsidiaries consider the regional environment for policy or Strategy formulation is known as _____. a. Polycentric Approach b. Regiocentric Approach c. Ethnocentric Approach d. Geocentric Approach

Description : Subsidiaries consider the regional environment for policy or Strategy formulation is known as _____. a. Polycentric Approach b. Regiocentric Approach c. Ethnocentric Approach d. Geocentric Approach

Last Answer : Regiocentric Approach

______ is the application of knowledge which redefines the boundaries of global business. a. Cultural Values b. Society c. Technology d. Economy

Description : ______ is the application of knowledge which redefines the boundaries of global business. a. Cultural Values b. Society c. Technology d. Economy

Last Answer : Technology

Ultimately ______ was replaced by the ______ on 1st Jan 1995. a. GATS, WTO b. WTO, GATT c. GATT, WTOd. IMF, GATT

Description : Ultimately ______ was replaced by the ______ on 1st Jan 1995. a. GATS, WTO b. WTO, GATT c. GATT, WTOd. IMF, GATT

Last Answer : GATT, WTO

Which is the right sequence of stages of Internationalization? a. Domestic, Transnational, Global, International, Multinational b. Domestic, International, Multinational, Global, Transnational c. Domestic, Multinational, International, Transnational, Global d. Domestic, International, Transnational, Multinational, Global

Description : Which is the right sequence of stages of Internationalization? a. Domestic, Transnational, Global, International, Multinational b. Domestic, International, Multinational, Global, Transnational ... , International, Transnational, Global d. Domestic, International, Transnational, Multinational, Global

Last Answer : Domestic, International, Multinational, Global, Transnational

The first phase of globalization started around 1870 and ended with _______. a. World War I b. World War II c. The Establishment of GATT d. In 1913 when GDP was high

Description : The first phase of globalization started around 1870 and ended with _______. a. World War I b. World War II c. The Establishment of GATT d. In 1913 when GDP was high

Last Answer : World War I

IBRD also known as _____. a. Exim Bank b. World Bank c. International Monetary fund d. International Bank

Description : IBRD also known as _____. a. Exim Bank b. World Bank c. International Monetary fund d. International Bank

Last Answer : World Bank

IBRD stands for _____. a. International Board for Research and Development b. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development c. International Bank for Research Development d. International Barrier For Reconstruction and Development

Description : IBRD stands for _____. a. International Board for Research and Development b. International Bank for Reconstruction and Development c. International Bank for Research Development d. International Barrier For Reconstruction and Development

Last Answer : International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Buying and selling of products and services from firms in other countries is called A. importing and exporting B. regional alliances C. national alliances D. international alliances

Description : Buying and selling of products and services from firms in other countries is called A. importing and exporting B. regional alliances C. national alliances D. international alliances

Last Answer : importing and exporting

All societal forces that affect values, actions and beliefs of different groups of people are altogether called A. expatriationB. repatriation C. culture D. economy

Description : All societal forces that affect values, actions and beliefs of different groups of people are altogether called A. expatriationB. repatriation C. culture D. economy

Last Answer : culture

Dimension of culture in which masculine values prevail over feminism values is classified as A. masculinity ⁄ femininity B. power distance C. orientation distance D. none of above

Description : Dimension of culture in which masculine values prevail over feminism values is classified as A. masculinity ⁄ femininity B. power distance C. orientation distance D. none of above

Last Answer : masculinity ⁄ femininity

Dimension of culture which defines extent of people how they act as individuals instead of representing as groups is classified as A. orientation distance B. power distance C. individualism D. certainty avoidance

Description : Dimension of culture which defines extent of people how they act as individuals instead of representing as groups is classified as A. orientation distance B. power distance C. individualism D. certainty avoidance

Last Answer : individualism

Concept which defines inequality among nation explained in cultural dimension is classified as A. power distance B. orientation distance C. expatriation distance D. repatriation distance

Description : Concept which defines inequality among nation explained in cultural dimension is classified as A. power distance B. orientation distance C. expatriation distance D. repatriation distance

Last Answer : . power distance

Kind of organization which have integrated worldwide corporate units in different countries is classified as A. alliance enterprise B. global enterprise C. interdependence enterprise D. multinational enterprise

Description : Kind of organization which have integrated worldwide corporate units in different countries is classified as A. alliance enterprise B. global enterprise C. interdependence enterprise D. multinational enterprise

Last Answer : global enterprise

Factors that affect global human resource management are A. economic factors B. societal factorsC. cultural factors D. all of the above

Description : Factors that affect global human resource management are A. economic factors B. societal factorsC. cultural factors D. all of the above

Last Answer : all of the above

If employee is citizen of India, working in U.S and employed by company whose headquarters are in Japan then employee is classified as A. third country nationals B. third world employees C. expatriates D. host country nationals

Description : If employee is citizen of India, working in U.S and employed by company whose headquarters are in Japan then employee is classified as A. third country nationals B. third world employees C. expatriates D. host country nationals

Last Answer : third country nationals

Global assignments in which employees are sent for strategic jobs having intercultural understanding are classified as A. development assignments B. non development assignments C. strategic assignments D. managerial assignments

Description : Global assignments in which employees are sent for strategic jobs having intercultural understanding are classified as A. development assignments B. non development assignments C. strategic assignments D. managerial assignments

Last Answer : strategic assignments

Classification of international employees include A. expatriates B. host country nationals C. third country nationals D. all of the above

Description : Classification of international employees include A. expatriates B. host country nationals C. third country nationals D. all of the above

Last Answer : all of the above

The corporate governance structure of a company reflects the individual companies’ A. Cultural and economic system. B. Legal and business system. C. Social and regulatory system. D. All of the above.

Description : The corporate governance structure of a company reflects the individual companies’ A. Cultural and economic system. B. Legal and business system. C. Social and regulatory system. D. All of the above.

Last Answer : All of the above.

The goal of corporate governance and business ethics education is to: A. Teach students their professional accountability and to uphold their personalIntegrity to society. B. Change the way in which ethics is taught to students. C. Create more ethics standards by which corporate professionals must operate. D. Increase the workload for accounting students.

Description : The goal of corporate governance and business ethics education is to: A. Teach students their professional accountability and to uphold their personalIntegrity to society. B. Change the ... standards by which corporate professionals must operate. D. Increase the workload for accounting students.

Last Answer : Create more ethics standards by which corporate professionals must operate.

The primary stakeholders are: A. Customers. B. Suppliers. C. Shareholders. D. Creditors.

Description : The primary stakeholders are: A. Customers. B. Suppliers. C. Shareholders. D. Creditors.

Last Answer : Shareholders.

It was recognized in the 1990s that physical assets are not the only thing that needs to be included in the valuation of a firm. In Europe, firms also included a supplement detailing the: A. Goodwill B. Intellectual capital C. Brand reputation D. Knowledge

Description : It was recognized in the 1990s that physical assets are not the only thing that needs to be included in the valuation of a firm. In Europe, firms also included a supplement detailing the: A. Goodwill B. Intellectual capital C. Brand reputation D. Knowledge

Last Answer : Intellectual capital

The following is not considered as an acceptable motivation for foreign assignments: A. Desire for adventure. B. Desire to increase chances of promotion.106 C. Escape from boredom of present assignment. D. Desire for luxry

Description : The following is not considered as an acceptable motivation for foreign assignments: A. Desire for adventure. B. Desire to increase chances of promotion.106 C. Escape from boredom of present assignment. D. Desire for luxry

Last Answer : Escape from boredom of present assignment.

In 90’s the global management perception was based on A. Standardization v/s adaptation B. Globalization v/s localization C. Global integration v/s Local Responsiveness D. Local responsiveness

Description : In 90’s the global management perception was based on A. Standardization v/s adaptation B. Globalization v/s localization C. Global integration v/s Local Responsiveness D. Local responsiveness

Last Answer : Globalization v/s localization

An environment which is increasingly complex and turbulent displays: A. More orderly competition. B. A reduced risk of product obsolescence. C. More predictable demand. D. Increased speed of innovation.

Description : An environment which is increasingly complex and turbulent displays: A. More orderly competition. B. A reduced risk of product obsolescence. C. More predictable demand. D. Increased speed of innovation.

Last Answer : Increased speed of innovation.

Corporate governance is concerned with: A. Executive remuneration, disclosure of information, auditing and accounting procedures, and organizations' management structures B. Elections to the board of directors C. Relationships with national governments D. Corporate-level strategy

Description : Corporate governance is concerned with: A. Executive remuneration, disclosure of information, auditing and accounting procedures, and organizations' management structures B. Elections to the board of directors C. Relationships with national governments D. Corporate-level strategy

Last Answer : Executive remuneration, disclosure of information, auditing and accounting procedures, and organizations' management structures

Professional culture refers to A. Shared belief of top managers about how they should manage about themselves and their employees B. Shared code of ethics and other commonalities shared by members of a give group C. Both (a) and (c) D. None of the above

Description : Professional culture refers to A. Shared belief of top managers about how they should manage about themselves and their employees B. Shared code of ethics and other commonalities shared by members of a give group C. Both (a) and (c) D. None of the above

Last Answer : Shared code of ethics and other commonalities shared by members of a give group

Nonverbal communication: A. Includes written communication B. Has no place in international business. C. Include body languages D. Should be learnt by business managers to communicate with foreigners.

Description : Nonverbal communication: A. Includes written communication B. Has no place in international business. C. Include body languages D. Should be learnt by business managers to communicate with foreigners.

Last Answer : Include body languages

The corporate culture of a firm is more effectively carried to the managers who are A. Host country nationals B. Home country nationals C. Third country nationals D. None of the above

Description : The corporate culture of a firm is more effectively carried to the managers who are A. Host country nationals B. Home country nationals C. Third country nationals D. None of the above

Last Answer : Home country nationals

Specific cultural dimensions that does not have a significant impact on cross national business interactions is A. Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions B. Monochromatic vs polychromatic tune C. Communicationy D. Geography

Description : Specific cultural dimensions that does not have a significant impact on cross national business interactions is A. Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions B. Monochromatic vs polychromatic tune C. CommunicationD. Geography

Last Answer : Geography

In a global market place Managers must A. deals with economic, political and cultural differences B. expect competitors to suddenly appear at any time from any place C. not to take specific differences of local environment into consideration D. A and B

Description : In a global market place Managers must A. deals with economic, political and cultural differences B. expect competitors to suddenly appear at any time from any place C. not to take specific differences of local environment into consideration D. A and B

Last Answer : A and B

Which of the following is NOT a business opportunity generated by globalization? A. Access to low cost labour. B. Cheap International transport. C. Currency crises. D. Less stringent regulation of the business environment.

Description : Which of the following is NOT a business opportunity generated by globalization? A. Access to low cost labour. B. Cheap International transport. C. Currency crises. D. Less stringent regulation of the business environment.

Last Answer : Cheap International transport.

An environment which is increasingly complex and turbulent displays: A. More orderly competition. B. A reduced risk of product obsolescence. C. More predictable demand. D. Increased speed of innovation.

Description : An environment which is increasingly complex and turbulent displays: A. More orderly competition. B. A reduced risk of product obsolescence. C. More predictable demand. D. Increased speed of innovation.

Last Answer : More orderly competition.

_____________ is a cultural dimension in which people expect others in their group to look after them and protect them when they are in trouble. A. Power distance B. Collectivism C. Quantity of life D. Uncertainty avoidance

Description : _____________ is a cultural dimension in which people expect others in their group to look after them and protect them when they are in trouble. A. Power distance B. Collectivism C. Quantity of life D. Uncertainty avoidance

Last Answer : Collectivism

According to the textbook, the most valuable framework to help managers better understand differences between national cultures was developed by ______________. A. Milton FriedmanB. Michael Porter C. Geert Hofstede D. Abraham Maslow

Description : According to the textbook, the most valuable framework to help managers better understand differences between national cultures was developed by ______________. A. Milton FriedmanB. Michael Porter C. Geert Hofstede D. Abraham Maslow

Last Answer : Geert Hofstede

The reason that a nation’s cultural differences are the most difficult to gain information about is because __________________. A. people tend to be sensitive about their own culture B. providing this information to foreign organizations reduces a competitive business advantage C. there is little written on the issue D. “natives” are least capable of explaining the unique characteristics of their own culture

Description : The reason that a nation's cultural differences are the most difficult to gain information about is because __________________. A. people tend to be sensitive about their own culture B. providing ... issue D. natives are least capable of explaining the unique characteristics of their own culture

Last Answer : “natives” are least capable of explaining the unique characteristics of their own culture

Which of the following is not a feature of a transnational corporation? A. Decision making takes place at the local level. B. Nationals are typically hired to run operations in each country. C. Marketing strategies are tailored to each country’s culture. D. Products are manufactured only in the local country.

Description : Which of the following is not a feature of a transnational corporation? A. Decision making takes place at the local level. B. Nationals are typically hired to run operations in each country. C. ... are tailored to each country's culture. D. Products are manufactured only in the local country.

Last Answer : Products are manufactured only in the local country.

Hofstede found that some countries have a long-term orientation while others focus on the short term. His results mean that: A. US business would be happy to invest in nuclear power and space exploration without any government help. B. British businesses prefer investments with a quick return. C. Firms in Brazil shy away from ten-year investment projects. D. Indian business is impatient for a return on its investments.

Description : Hofstede found that some countries have a long-term orientation while others focus on the short term. His results mean that: A. US business would be happy to invest in nuclear power and space ... from ten-year investment projects. D. Indian business is impatient for a return on its investments.

Last Answer : British businesses prefer investments with a quick return.

The social democratic welfare model holds that: A. Dialogue between the social partners is not worthwhile. B. Unemployment is best dealt with through market forces. C. High levels of public expenditure should be avoided. D. Governments should actively assist people in finding work.

Description : The social democratic welfare model holds that: A. Dialogue between the social partners is not worthwhile. B. Unemployment is best dealt with through market forces. C. High levels of public expenditure should be avoided. D. Governments should actively assist people in finding work.

Last Answer : Governments should actively assist people in finding work.

Ageing of the population is caused by: A. Low birth rates. B. High death rates. C. The immigration of workers from other countries. D. High fertility rates.

Description : Ageing of the population is caused by: A. Low birth rates. B. High death rates. C. The immigration of workers from other countries. D. High fertility rates.

Last Answer : Low birth rates.

Different cultures sometimes vary in their attitudes to time. In cultures where people follow event time: A. It is important to turn up for meetings on time. B. Much time is devoted to having a chat over a coffee during the working day. C. People get irritated if meetings do not start on time. D. Where an event is running over time, people do not wait for it to finish before moving on to the next event.

Description : Different cultures sometimes vary in their attitudes to time. In cultures where people follow event time: A. It is important to turn up for meetings on time. B. Much time is devoted to having a chat ... running over time, people do not wait for it to finish before moving on to the next event.

Last Answer : Much time is devoted to having a chat over a coffee during the working day.

Cultural factors must include A. beliefs and attitudes B. social class C. occupation D. roles and status

Description : Cultural factors must include A. beliefs and attitudes B. social class C. occupation D. roles and status

Last Answer : social class

Mental process in which customer ends up as buyer of a new product is called A. adoption process B. cognitive dissonance C. pre purchase behavior D. post-purchase behavior

Description : Mental process in which customer ends up as buyer of a new product is called A. adoption process B. cognitive dissonance C. pre purchase behavior D. post-purchase behavior

Last Answer : adoption process

A company's microenvironment, 'general publics' consists of A. minority groups B. stockholders C. Community organizations D. public image

Description : A company's microenvironment, 'general publics' consists of A. minority groups B. stockholders C. Community organizations D. public image

Last Answer : public image

Tendency to which experiences of potential customers fits with innovation is called A. relative advantage B. divisibility C. communicability D. compatibility

Description : Tendency to which experiences of potential customers fits with innovation is called A. relative advantage B. divisibility C. communicability D. compatibility

Last Answer : compatibility

In macro environment, 'pressure groups' and 'government agencies' are part of A. the cultural environment B. the demographic environment C. the economic environment D. the political environment

Description : In macro environment, 'pressure groups' and 'government agencies' are part of A. the cultural environment B. the demographic environment C. the economic environment D. the political environment

Last Answer : the political environment

Personal factors include A. online communities B. social class C. personality and self-concept D. roles and status

Description : Personal factors include A. online communities B. social class C. personality and self-concept D. roles and status

Last Answer : personality and self-concept

Markets in which market offerings are bought from sellers for reselling purpose are known AsA. business markets B. reseller markets C. government markets D. international markets

Description : Markets in which market offerings are bought from sellers for reselling purpose are known AsA. business markets B. reseller markets C. government markets D. international markets

Last Answer : reseller markets

Social class who rely on relatives for assistance in trouble times and economic support considered asA. upper middles B. working class C. middle class D. upper uppers

Description : Social class who rely on relatives for assistance in trouble times and economic support considered asA. upper middles B. working class C. middle class D. upper uppers

Last Answer : working class

A company's microenvironment, ' customer markets' are of A. 5 types B. 4 types C. 3 types D. 2 types

Description : A company's microenvironment, ' customer markets' are of A. 5 types B. 4 types C. 3 types D. 2 types

Last Answer : . 5 types

According to brand personality traits, 'sophistication' is concluded as brand being A. reliable and intelligent B. daring and imaginative C. cheerful and wholesome98 D. charming and upper class

Description : According to brand personality traits, 'sophistication' is concluded as brand being A. reliable and intelligent B. daring and imaginative C. cheerful and wholesome98 D. charming and upper class

Last Answer : charming and upper class

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