Globalizing Business Chapter 1
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What does Gross National Income (GNI) include that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) does not?

  • Income from nonresident sources abroad (correct)
  • Income from government operations
  • Income from resident sources only
  • Total market value of all final goods
  • Which of the following best describes Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)?

  • An adjustment to GDP reflecting cost of living differences (correct)
  • An adjustment to GDP based on population size
  • A calculation of income from abroad
  • A measure of total income generated within a country
  • What is the primary focus of the resource-based view in international business?

  • Environments and resources available to firms (correct)
  • Institutions and their regulations
  • Government policies in host countries
  • Consumer behavior trends
  • Which of the following groups is collectively referred to as BRIC?

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    Which best defines 'Bottom Billion'?

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    How does formal rule structure impact foreign firms in a host country?

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    What is meant by 'liability of foreignness'?

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    Which region is not part of the 'Triad'?

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    What differentiates global business from international business?

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    Which term has gradually replaced 'developing countries' since the 1990s?

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    What is an example of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)?

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    Why is it important to study global business?

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    What characterizes a Multinational Enterprise (MNE)?

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    What does the infant industry argument advocate for?

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    What are nontariff barriers (NTBs)?

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    Which of the following best describes a trade embargo?

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    What do import quotas restrict?

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    What is the purpose of an antidumping duty?

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    Which statement correctly describes a voluntary export restraint (VER)?

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    What is a significant consequence of import tariffs?

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    Which of the following is an example of an administrative policy?

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    What is the theory of mercantilism primarily concerned with?

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    What is the concept of opportunity cost in the context of comparative advantage?

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    Which of the following best describes the modern trade theory of product life cycles?

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    How does the theory of absolute advantage differ from comparative advantage?

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    Which factor is central to the Heckscher-Ohlin theory?

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    What happens when a nation has a trade deficit?

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    What is one potential benefit of being a first mover in a market according to strategic trade theory?

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    What is a key characteristic of protectionism in international trade?

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    In terms of trade theories, what does the term 'balance of trade' refer to?

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    Which theory suggests that strategic intervention by governments can lead to international success in specific industries?

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    Flashcards

    International Business

    A business that operates across national borders.

    Global Business

    Business activities that involve both international and domestic operations.

    Multinational Enterprise (MNE)

    A company that owns or controls production or services in multiple countries.

    Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

    Investment in a foreign country's business to gain control and management.

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    Emerging Economies

    Countries that are rapidly developing their economies.

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    Gross National Product (GNP)

    The total value of goods and services produced by a country's residents and businesses, regardless of location.

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    Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

    The total value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders during a specific period.

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    Gross National Income (GNI)

    GDP plus income earned by residents from non-resident sources.

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    Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

    An adjustment to GDP that considers differences in the cost of living between countries.

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    Triad

    The three major economic regions: North America, Western Europe, and Japan.

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    BRIC

    An acronym for the emerging economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.

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    Group of 20

    A forum for the leaders of 19 major countries and the European Union to discuss global economic issues.

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    Base of the Pyramid

    The vast majority of the world's population, estimated at around four billion people, who earn less than $2,000 per year.

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    National Competitive Advantage

    A theory explaining how certain industries within a nation become internationally competitive, based on factors like resources, infrastructure, and innovation.

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    Tariff Barrier

    Discourages imports by imposing a tax (tariff) on imported goods, making them more expensive.

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    Import Tariff

    A tax imposed on a good brought in from another country.

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    Deadweight Cost

    Net losses that occur when import tariffs are imposed, often due to reduced trade and consumer welfare.

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    Nontariff Barrier (NTB)

    Trade restrictions that discourage imports using methods other than taxes, often involving regulations or quotas.

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    Import Quota

    A limit on the quantity of a good that can be imported into a country.

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    Voluntary Export Restraint (VER)

    Exporting countries voluntarily agree to limit their exports to a certain country.

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    Infant Industry Argument

    The argument that young domestic companies require government protection to survive against mature foreign competitors.

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    Trade Deficit

    A situation where a nation imports more goods and services than it exports, leading to a negative balance of trade.

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    Trade Surplus

    A situation where a nation exports more goods and services than it imports, leading to a positive balance of trade.

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    Mercantilism

    A classical theory that emphasizes exporting more than importing to accumulate wealth (gold and silver). It sees international trade as a zero-sum game where one nation's gain is another's loss.

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    Absolute Advantage

    A nation's ability to produce a good or service more efficiently (with less input) than any other nation, allowing it to specialize in that good and gain from trade.

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    Comparative Advantage

    A nation's ability to produce a good or service at a lower opportunity cost than another nation, even if it's not the 'best' producer overall. This leads to specialization and gains from trade.

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    Opportunity Cost

    The value of the next best alternative foregone when choosing a certain economic activity. It's the cost of choosing one option over another.

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    Factor Endowment Theory

    This theory explains comparative advantage based on a nation's abundance of factors of production (labor, land, technology). Nations specialize in producing goods that utilize their abundant factors.

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    Product Life Cycle Theory

    This theory explains how trade patterns change over time as a product evolves. A new product is initially produced and exported by the innovator, then its production shifts to other nations as it matures.

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    Strategic Trade Theory

    This theory argues that government intervention in certain industries can give a nation strategic advantage in global markets. Early entry into a market is crucial for success.

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    First-Mover Advantage

    The benefits gained by being the first entrant into a market, such as building brand recognition, establishing customer loyalty, and controlling key resources.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 1: Globalizing Business

    • Global business encompasses both international and domestic business activities.

    • International business is a firm engaged in cross-border economic activities or doing business abroad.

    • Multinational enterprise (MNE) is a firm that invests in foreign direct investment (FDI) to manage and control value-adding activities in other countries.

    • FDI includes investments in controlling and managing value added activities in other countries.

    • Global business includes domestic firms competing or collaborating with foreign firms.

    • Emerging economies focus on understanding the importance of economies other than developed ones.

    • Emerging economies have gradually replaced "developing countries" in the 1990s.

    • Key economic terms for understanding global business operations include:

      • Gross National Product (GNP)
      • Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
      • Gross National Income (GNI)
      • Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)
    • Key terms for emerging economies include:

      • Triad (North America, Western Europe, and Japan)
      • BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, and China)
      • Group of 20 (G20)
    • Figure 1.1 displays the contributions of emerging economies relative to developed economies across various categories.

    • The "base of the pyramid" encompasses the vast majority of the world's population, making under $2,000 annually.

    • The "bottom billion" comprises 58 countries concentrated in Africa and Central Asia, facing issues with growth, incomes, and human development.

    • Developed and emerging economies are often classified by bodies such as the IMF.

    • Studying global business improves employability and career advancement within the global economy.

    • Expatriate managers are those who work abroad, often receiving an international premium package for additional compensation.

    • Key perspectives in global business include the institution-based view and the resource-based view..

      • An institution-based view outlines that firm success and failure are constrained by institutions. Formal and informal rules are relevant to this viewpoint.
      • A resource-based view highlights that firm success and failure are determined by environmental factors, such as a firm's resources and capabilities. Liability of foreignness is the innate disadvantage foreign firms experience as they establish a presence in a foreign host country.
    • Globalization can be viewed as a new force, a long-running historical evolution, or as a pendulum swinging between extremes.

    • Semiglobalization suggests that barriers to market integration are high but not enough to isolate countries completely.

    • Risk management involves identifying and assessing risks to minimize the impact of high-risk events.

    • Scenario planning is a technique for preparing and planning for multiple scenarios.

    • Students' and the general public's viewpoints on globalization vary.

    • NGOs, or nongovernmental organizations, are categorized by their role as either advocacy groups, focused on environmental issues or human rights, etc, or as operational organizations, designing and implementing development programs.

    Learning Objectives

    • Explain international business and global business, focusing on emerging economies.
    • Articulate the reasons for studying global business (e.g., employability).
    • Identify the core perspectives in global business research (e.g., institutional & resource-based).
    • Articulate three ways of understanding globalization.

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