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What is the primary purpose of tariffs imposed by the government?
What is the primary purpose of tariffs imposed by the government?
Which of the following best describes vertical integration?
Which of the following best describes vertical integration?
What characterizes a joint venture?
What characterizes a joint venture?
What is the effect of economy of scale for a firm?
What is the effect of economy of scale for a firm?
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What is an embargo?
What is an embargo?
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Study Notes
SDN BHD
- Invented to overcome high capital costs in interwar years
- Focused on technology and knowledge decentralization
- Aims to reduce decision-making complexity
Tariffs
- Taxes imposed by the government on imports/exports
- Source of revenue for the government
- Used to regulate foreign trade policy to protect domestic industries
Embargo
- Official ban on trade with a particular country
- A form of trade restriction
- Example: USA imposed embargo on Cuba (1960)
Joint Ventures
- Type of equity arrangement (Foreign Direct Investment)
- May involve sharing ownership, technology, labor
- Advantages include access to high-tech or market knowledge
Vertical Integration
- Firm takes control of suppliers, distributors, or retail locations
- Aims to gain greater control of supply chain
- Results in increased efficiency and reduced costs
Economies of Scale
- Obtaining lower cost prices due to increased firm production
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Explore key business concepts such as tariffs, embargoes, joint ventures, and vertical integration. This quiz covers how these strategies impact trade and firm efficiency. Test your understanding of how businesses navigate complexities in their operational environments.