International Trade and Service Costs

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What does the delivery gap refer to?

  • The difference between service expectations and payments received.
  • The discrepancy between customer satisfaction and product pricing.
  • The difference between the firm's service standards and the actual service provided to customers. (correct)
  • The gap in communication between marketing and customer service.

Which statement best describes the concept of power distance?

  • The extent to which a society values equal distribution of power.
  • The degree to which government controls economic resources.
  • The level of economic disparity within a population.
  • The acceptance of social inequality as a natural part of society. (correct)

What is the main characteristic of a strategic alliance?

  • It requires significant financial investment from both parties.
  • It emphasizes unilateral decision-making by the dominant firm.
  • It is a collaborative relationship without creating an equity partnership. (correct)
  • It involves a formal equity partnership between firms.

Which of the following is NOT a government action affecting trade?

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What differentiates weighted point scorecards from categorical scorecards?

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What is the primary reason for implementing tariffs?

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What is a potential consequence of inaccurate import paperwork?

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Which of the following is a characteristic of services?

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What does a quota limit?

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What is the most risky strategy for entering foreign markets?

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What does the Gini Index measure?

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Which of the following represents a delivery gap?

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What is the term for when a country imports more than it exports?

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What does GDP measure?

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What is the function of OSHA legislation?

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Which of the following is NOT a KPI for sustainability?

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What is characterized by an order being filled perfectly?

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What term describes the gap between customer expectations and a firm's perception of those expectations?

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What is a mandatory characteristic of metrics used in organizations?

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Which of the following describes a free market?

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What essential quality defines the three most important qualities of data?

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What is a key factor that can increase customer irritation during service failure?

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Which of the following best describes the role of culture in a society?

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What distinguishes a strategic alliance from other forms of partnerships?

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What is one of the main functions of infrastructure in a community or society?

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How does the Gini Index primarily relate to a country's economic health?

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What is a primary consequence of having a communication gap in service delivery?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the concept of Embargo?

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What does the term 'zone of tolerance' refer to in service delivery?

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Which factor primarily influences the decision to use direct investment when entering a foreign market?

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Which set of components is essential for a thorough global market assessment?

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What is indicated by a low Gini Index, such as 20 compared to 40?

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What does the term 'inco-terms' refer to in international trade?

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What is the impact of a trade deficit on a country's economy?

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What is required when the order fill rate is at 100%?

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)?

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What does the Knowledge Gap reflect?

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Which legislation is concerned primarily with safety issues in the workplace?

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What characterizes a Service in economic terms?

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What is a perfect order characterized by?

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Which of the following is a measure of economic performance?

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What are the three most important qualities of data?

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What is the primary purpose of a Foreign Trade Zone?

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What type of companies benefit the most from service jobs in the US?

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Which of the following factors is most likely to limit the amount of imported goods?

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In terms of international trade, what is the significance of a joint venture?

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Which country was the top trading partner of the U.S. in 2023?

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What type of market assessment includes factors like socioeconomic and political analyses?

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Which concept represents the shift of responsibility during global shipping?

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What is the likely outcome when a country has a trade deficit?

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What is the significance of infrastructure in a community?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of power distance?

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What is a key distinction between categorical scorecards and weighted point scorecards?

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In free markets, the decision-making process is primarily influenced by which factors?

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What does the Gini Index indicate about a country's income distribution?

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What is a characteristic of services that differentiates them from goods?

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What is the main purpose of OSHA legislation?

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Which of the following best describes the concept of a free market?

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What does the order fill rate indicate when it is at 100%?

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Which three qualities are considered most important for data accuracy?

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How is GDP growth typically measured?

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What is the significance of sustainability KPIs in business operations?

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What is the effect of inaccurate import paperwork?

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Which of the following describes the characteristics of services?

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What is a trade deficit?

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What do quotas limit in international trade?

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What is a significant aspect of the delivery gap in service provisioning?

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What does the Gini Index measure in a society?

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How does culture influence a group of people?

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Which component is essential for assessing the global market?

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What do weighted point scorecards provide that categorical scorecards do not?

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Which strategy is considered the least risky for entering foreign markets?

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Which factor most directly impacts the effectiveness of a strategic alliance?

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What is the primary consideration in free market decision-making?

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What is the main characteristic of a free market?

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Which factor is NOT considered a KPI for sustainability?

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What constitutes a perfect order?

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Which component is NOT part of establishing a Key Performance Indicator (KPI)?

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Which is an essential quality to consider when assessing data?

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What is a primary purpose of OSHA legislation?

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Which aspect does the Knowledge Gap reflect?

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Which metric describes the accuracy of order fulfillment?

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What is an important aspect of customer service recovery in relation to service failure?

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How does culture typically influence communication in different countries?

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What distinguishes a weighted point scorecard from other types of scorecards?

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Which of the following reflects a characteristic of a strategy that directly impacts trade?

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What does the concept of power distance primarily address in a cultural context?

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Which of the following factors can contribute to a communication gap in service delivery?

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Which of the following best describes the consequences of having quotas on imported goods?

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What does a Gini Index of 0 indicate about income distribution?

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Which concept refers to the fluctuation of exchange rates affecting costs?

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What primarily causes the delivery gap in a service environment?

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Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of tariffs?

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What characterizes a joint venture in international business?

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What is the correct interpretation of GDP?

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of a Free Market?

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Which factor does NOT contribute to the measurement of sustainability KPIs?

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How is the order fill rate calculated?

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Which term best describes the qualities essential for metrics used in organizations?

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What signifies a perfect order in logistics?

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Which of the following statements correctly describes the characteristics of services?

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What constitutes the knowledge gap in a business context?

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What is the primary effect of a long resolution time for service failures on customers?

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Which of the following accurately describes internal differences found within countries?

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What is a key component of weighted point scorecards that differentiates them from categorical scorecards?

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How does culture primarily influence a society's operations?

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Which factor is most likely to increase the likelihood of strategic alliances between firms?

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What is indicated by a zone of tolerance in service delivery?

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between tariffs and local businesses?

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What defines a joint venture in international business?

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What characterizes a trade deficit?

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What is a significant impact of globalization on trade?

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Which of the following is a common issue when importing goods?

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What does the Gini Index primarily indicate about a country's economy?

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Which component is NOT part of the global market assessment?

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What does GDP represent in terms of economic measurement?

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What is a key factor that impacts the order fill rate?

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Which characteristic describes the essence of services?

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What does a perfect order entail?

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What does the Knowledge Gap indicate?

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Flashcards

Foreign Trade Zones

Areas designated to reduce customs duties on imported goods.

Customs Duty

Tax collected on imported goods.

Tariffs (Main Reason)

Taxes on imported goods, used to protect domestic industries.

Trade Deficit

When a country imports more than it exports.

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Quota

Limits on the amount of imported goods.

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Joint Venture

Two or more companies creating a new business together.

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Globalization

The process of increasing interconnectedness among countries.

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Gini Index

Measures income inequality in a country.

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Delivery Gap

The difference between a company's promised service quality and the actual service delivered to customers.

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Service Failure Impact

The longer it takes to resolve a service failure, the more frustrated customers become.

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Power Distance

A cultural dimension reflecting how readily people accept unequal distribution of power in society.

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Strategic Alliance

A collaboration between independent businesses where they work together for mutual benefit, without creating a new joint company.

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Categorical Scorecard

A performance evaluation tool that uses simple checkmarks to assess performance across various categories.

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GDP

Yearly value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders.

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Free Market

The only market type that prioritizes consumer and competitor concerns.

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OSHA

Legislation addressing safety and health issues in the workplace.

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KPIs for Sustainability

Measures like greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste from production.

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Order Fill Rate

Ratio of filled orders to total orders.

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Perfect Order

An order with no errors or issues.

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Knowledge Gap

Difference between customer expectations and company perception of those expectations.

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Service (in business)

An intangible offering that involves a deed, performance, or effort.

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Infrastructure

The essential facilities, services, and installations necessary for a community or society to function.

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Cultural Factors

Shared meanings, beliefs, morals, values, and customs that define a group of people.

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What is a trade deficit?

A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports.

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What are Incoterms?

Incoterms define the responsibilities and costs involved in international shipping, determining when ownership and risk transfer from seller to buyer.

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What is the zone of tolerance?

The zone of tolerance is the acceptable range of time for a product or service to be delivered, from the minimum to the desired expectation.

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What is a communication gap?

A communication gap occurs when there is a discrepancy between the service promised by a company and the service actually received by the customer.

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What is a joint venture?

A joint venture is a collaboration between two or more international companies to create a new company or entity.

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What does 'service dominant' mean?

A service dominant company focuses primarily on providing services rather than tangible products.

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What is the most risky strategy for entering foreign markets?

Setting up a physical shop or subsidiary in a foreign market is the most risky strategy for entering new markets.

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What is the Gini Index?

The Gini Index measures income inequality within a country, ranging from 0 (perfect equality) to 100 (perfect inequality).

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What is GDP?

The yearly value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders.

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What is a Free Market?

The only type of market where we care about consumers and competitors.

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What is OSHA?

Legislation concerned about safety and health issues in the workplace.

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What are some KPIs for Sustainability?

Measures like greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste from production.

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What is a Perfect Order?

An order with no errors or issues, where everything goes right.

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What is the Knowledge Gap?

The difference between customers’ expectations and the firm’s perception of those customer expectations.

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What defines a Service?

Any tangible offering that involves a deed, performance, or effort that cannot be physically possessed.

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What is Customer Service?

Human or mechanical activities undertaken to help satisfy customer needs and wants

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Tariff Purpose

Tariffs are primarily used to protect domestic businesses from foreign competition.

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Importing Challenges

Government regulations and accurate paperwork are crucial for smooth importing.

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USMCA Agreement

A trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico, aiming to facilitate trade.

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Embargo

A complete ban on trade with a specific country.

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Incoterms

International trade terms that define where responsibility shifts from seller to buyer.

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Zone of Tolerance

The acceptable range of time for something to be delivered, from the minimum to the desired expectation.

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Sustainability KPIs

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that measure a company's environmental impact, such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste production.

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Customer Service

The activities, whether human or automated, that are undertaken to fulfill customer needs and wants.

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Intangible

Something that cannot be touched, tasted, or seen. It's a characteristic of services.

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Weighted Point Scorecards

Performance evaluation tools that assess a variety of categories and assign weights to each category to reflect their importance.

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Communication Gap

The difference between promised service and what the customer actually receives.

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Direct Investment

Investing directly into a foreign country, owning a part of a company or establishing a whole new operation.

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Universal Application

A concept that applies to everyone but needs to be customized based on location and context.

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What are the three factors affecting labor cost?

Productivity, skill level, and cost of living all influence the cost of labor in a region.

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What does GDP measure?

GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product and measures the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders in a year.

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What does OSHA regulate?

OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, enforces regulations to ensure safe and healthy working conditions.

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What is the Order Fill Rate?

The order fill rate measures the percentage of orders actually filled compared to the total number of orders received.

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Define a 'Perfect Order'

A perfect order is one where everything goes right, from the initial order placement to the final delivery, with no errors or delays.

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What are tariffs used for?

Tariffs are taxes imposed on imported goods. Their main purpose is to protect domestic industries from competition by making imported goods more expensive.

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What are the risks of importing?

Importing goods comes with risks like government regulations, paperwork accuracy, and potential delays. These can lead to financial losses and complications.

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What is the most risky foreign market entry strategy?

Setting up a physical shop or subsidiary in a foreign market carries the highest risk. It requires significant investment and understanding of local laws and customs.

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How are services different from products?

Services are intangible (cannot be touched), inseparable (produced and consumed at the same time), heterogeneous (vary in quality), and perishable (cannot be stored).

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What is globalization?

Globalization is the increasing interconnectedness of countries through trade, communication, and cultural exchange. It facilitates the flow of goods, services, and ideas across borders.

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Productivity, Skill-level, Cost

These three factors determine the cost of labor in a region.

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What is a Service?

A service is an offering that involves a deed, performance, or effort, and is intangible (can't be physically possessed).

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Culture

The shared meanings, beliefs, morals, values, and customs of a group of people.

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What is a foreign trade zone?

A designated area where imported goods can be stored, processed, or assembled without paying customs duties until they are moved into the general market.

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What is the main reason for implementing tariffs?

To protect local businesses from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive.

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What is the USMCA agreement?

A trade agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico designed to facilitate trade between these countries.

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What is an embargo?

A complete ban on trade with a specific country.

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What are Incoterms used for?

International trade terms that define where responsibility shifts from the seller to the buyer during international shipping.

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What is a service dominant company?

A company that focuses primarily on providing services rather than tangible products.

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Language Culture Factors

Most countries use symbols rather than writing.

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Dense Area Needs

Areas with high population density require more resources like money, stores, and infrastructure to support the needs of the residents.

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GDP: What is it?

The yearly value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders.

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OSHA: What does it do?

Legislation focused on ensuring safe and healthy working conditions.

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Order Fill Rate: Meaning

Percentage of orders actually filled compared to the total number of orders received.

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Perfect Order: Explained

An order with no errors or delays, from initial placement to final delivery.

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Knowledge Gap: Defined

The difference between customer expectations and a company's perception of those expectations.

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Study Notes

Foreign Trade Zones

  • Customs duty is a tax avoided by foreign trade zones
  • Tariffs are implemented to prioritize local businesses
  • Import paperwork must be 100% accurate to avoid delays and costs
  • USMCA includes the United States, Canada, and Mexico
  • Geopolitical issues influence macro-economic factors
  • Embargoes prohibit trade
  • Incoterms define responsibility during international shipping
  • Joint ventures occur when international companies form a new entity
  • Mexico was the top trading partner of the U.S. in 2023
  • Zone of tolerance defines expected arrival time
  • Service jobs in the U.S. are increasing

Reducing Service Costs

  • Trading can reduce service
  • Communication gaps exist between promised service quality and customer experience
  • Service characteristics include intangibility, inseparability, heterogeneity, and perishability
  • Delivery gap reflects the difference between actual service and standards

Entering Foreign Markets

  • Entering foreign markets involves risk assessment strategies
  • Exporting is the least risky strategy
  • Nations with strong economies present high market growth opportunities
  • Quotas limit imported goods
  • Direct investment offers highest potential return
  • Infrastructure concerns and trade deficits influence international trade

Global Market Assessment

  • Equilibrium in global trade is influenced by exchange rates
  • A global market assessment considers economic analysis, infrastructure, technological analysis, and socio-cultural analysis
  • Hofstede's cultural dimensions like power distance and individualism can be evaluated
  • Globalization facilitates cross-border movement of goods and services
  • Income distribution is assessed using the Gini Index
  • Global population density impacts business decisions

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • GDP measures yearly value of goods/services within a country
  • Free markets focus on consumers and competitors
  • OSHA concerns safety and health issues
  • Sustainability KPIs include greenhouse gas emissions, and energy consumption
  • Order fill rate is the ratio of filled orders to total orders (100% represents 100% of orders filled)
  • Metrics should be action-driven and outcome-oriented
  • Perfect order criteria considers all aspects for ideal order fulfillment
  • KPI metrics should be accurate, complete, and timely
  • Sustainability KPIs show a high importance
  • Supply chain performance can be measured through various metrics (categorical scorecards)

Services and Customer Service

  • Services cannot be physically possessed (intangible)
  • Service delivery directly relates to the customer (inseparable characteristic)
  • Service experiences vary (heterogenous)
  • Services cannot be stored (perishable)
  • Delays in resolving service issues frustrate customers
  • GDP and net foreign income contribute to service cost assessments
  • Infrastructure, government (tariffs, trade agreements, etc) and exchange control impact services
  • Cultural factors, language, distance, and equity partnerships affect services

International Business Decisions

  • International business decisions are informed by consumer and competitor analysis
  • Understand the country where you'll conduct business (culture, etc)
  • Performance can be tracked through categorical scorecards
  • Performance is tracked through weighted-point scorecards and cost-based scorecards

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