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What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
What is the primary goal of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) eliminated all trade barriers between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) eliminated all trade barriers between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.
False
What does IMF stand for?
What does IMF stand for?
International Monetary Fund
The _____ promotes sustainable economic growth and employment among its 34 member countries.
The _____ promotes sustainable economic growth and employment among its 34 member countries.
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Match the following types of Multinational Corporations (MNC) with their characteristics:
Match the following types of Multinational Corporations (MNC) with their characteristics:
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Which organization provides technical assistance specifically to developing countries?
Which organization provides technical assistance specifically to developing countries?
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A Global Company reflects a geocentric attitude.
A Global Company reflects a geocentric attitude.
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How many countries are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
How many countries are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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What attitude considers the home country’s practices as superior to others?
What attitude considers the home country’s practices as superior to others?
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A polycentric attitude views every foreign operation as the same.
A polycentric attitude views every foreign operation as the same.
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Name one significant factor influenced by regional trading alliances in global business.
Name one significant factor influenced by regional trading alliances in global business.
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The _____ is an economic and trade union consisting of 28 democratic European nations.
The _____ is an economic and trade union consisting of 28 democratic European nations.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a geocentric attitude?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a geocentric attitude?
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The European Union has a common currency known as the Dollar.
The European Union has a common currency known as the Dollar.
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What is one impact of the EU on global trade?
What is one impact of the EU on global trade?
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Match each attitude to its correct description:
Match each attitude to its correct description:
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Which of the following best describes a free market economy?
Which of the following best describes a free market economy?
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Managers do not need to consider the political climate in the countries where they operate.
Managers do not need to consider the political climate in the countries where they operate.
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What does Hofstede's framework assess?
What does Hofstede's framework assess?
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In a __________ economy, economic decisions are made by a central government.
In a __________ economy, economic decisions are made by a central government.
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Match the Hofstede's dimensions with their descriptions:
Match the Hofstede's dimensions with their descriptions:
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Which dimension of Hofstede's framework indicates acceptance of differing power levels?
Which dimension of Hofstede's framework indicates acceptance of differing power levels?
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A high power distance culture encourages employees to approach their superiors freely.
A high power distance culture encourages employees to approach their superiors freely.
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What is one potential problem managers must address due to cultural differences?
What is one potential problem managers must address due to cultural differences?
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What is the primary role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
What is the primary role of the World Trade Organization (WTO)?
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Nationalism has seen a decrease in influence over international trade agreements.
Nationalism has seen a decrease in influence over international trade agreements.
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What is a multinational corporation (MNC)?
What is a multinational corporation (MNC)?
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A strategic alliance in which partners form a separate and independent organization is known as a __________.
A strategic alliance in which partners form a separate and independent organization is known as a __________.
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Match the following global business strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following global business strategies with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT a perspective of global management?
Which of the following is NOT a perspective of global management?
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Which organization provides monetary support to countries in need?
Which organization provides monetary support to countries in need?
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A multidomestic corporation centralizes management and decision-making to the home country.
A multidomestic corporation centralizes management and decision-making to the home country.
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What term is used when a company obtains permission to use another company's technology?
What term is used when a company obtains permission to use another company's technology?
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A multidomestic organization centralizes management decisions.
A multidomestic organization centralizes management decisions.
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What is meant by 'global sourcing'?
What is meant by 'global sourcing'?
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Lilly's collaboration with various global partners is an example of a __________.
Lilly's collaboration with various global partners is an example of a __________.
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In Hofstede’s model, if top management dislikes uncertain situations, they are high on _________.
In Hofstede’s model, if top management dislikes uncertain situations, they are high on _________.
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In __________ orientation societies, people value thrift and persistence.
In __________ orientation societies, people value thrift and persistence.
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Which of the following dimensions was identified by Geert Hofstede?
Which of the following dimensions was identified by Geert Hofstede?
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Match the following economic issues with their description:
Match the following economic issues with their description:
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Study Notes
Global Management Perspectives
- Ethnocentric attitude: The belief that one's own country's work approaches and practices are superior.
- Polycentric attitude: The belief that managers in foreign countries know best how to run their businesses.
- Geocentric attitude: A world-oriented view that values the best approaches and people from around the globe.
Global Trade Alliances and Mechanisms
- European Union (EU): A political and economic union of 28 European nations with a single currency (Euro). It's the largest GDP in the world, accounting for a significant portion of global trade.
- North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA): An agreement between Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. eliminating trade barriers. (Now replaced by USMCA).
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): A trading alliance of 10 Southeast Asian nations.
- World Trade Organization (WTO): A global organization of 161 countries that regulates international trade.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): An organization of 188 countries that promotes international monetary cooperation and provides financial assistance.
- World Bank Group: Provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries.
- Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD): An international economic organization that helps its 34 member countries achieve sustainable growth and employment.
Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
- Multidomestic Corporation: Decentralizes decisions to local countries (reflects polycentric attitude).
- Global Company: Centralizes decisions in the home country (reflects ethnocentric attitude).
- Transnational or Borderless Organization: Eliminates artificial geographic barriers (reflects geocentric attitude).
Key Considerations for International Business
- Political/Legal Environment: Managers must understand the specific laws and political stability of the countries where they operate.
- Economic Environment: Managers need to be aware of economic factors such as exchange rates, inflation rates, and tax policies.
- Cultural Environment: Managers must be sensitive to cultural differences, including Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions: individualism/collectivism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, achievement/nurturing, and long-term/short-term orientation.
Structures and Techniques for Going International
- Global Sourcing: Purchasing materials or labor from the cheapest sources anywhere in the world.
- Exporting: Selling domestically produced products abroad.
- Importing: Acquiring products made abroad and selling them domestically.
- Licensing or Franchising: Granting another organization the right to use brand names, technology, or product specifications in exchange for a fee.
- Strategic Alliance: A partnership with a foreign company to develop new products or build facilities.
- Joint Venture: A separate, independent organization formed by partners for a specific business purpose.
- Foreign Subsidiary: A direct investment in a foreign country, establishing an independent facility or office.
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This quiz explores key concepts in global management, focusing on different attitudes towards international business, including ethnocentric, polycentric, and geocentric approaches. It also covers major trade alliances such as the EU, NAFTA, ASEAN, and the WTO, examining their impact on global trade. Test your understanding of how these concepts shape international business practices.
