International Business Final Exam

Question 1 of 33 | 3.0/ 3.0 Points |

[4310348133] In regard to the types of allowances often included in an expatriate compensation package, a ______ allowance is often paid to ensure that the expatriate will enjoy the same standard of living the foreign posting as at home. |

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| A. housing | |

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| B. hardship | |

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| C. education | |

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| D. cost-of-living | |

Answer Key: D |

Question 2 of 33 | 3.0/ 3.0 Points |

[4310298133] Edward Jones works for Coca Cola (a U.S. based firm) but is assigned to Coke's sales office in Hong Kong. Under these circumstances, Brad would be called a(n) ___________ manager. |

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| A. expatriate | |

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| B. cross-divisional | |

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| C. ethnocentric | |

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| D. cross-cultural | |

Answer Key: A |

Question 3 of 33 | 3.0/ 3.0 Points |

[4310268133] A ___________ strategy emphasizes personal selling rather than mass media advertising in the promotional mix. |

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| A. tow | |

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| B. push | |

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| C. frontward | |

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| D. pull | |

Answer Key: B |

Question 4 of 33 | 3.0/ 3.0 Points |

[4310028133] As an initial entry mode, exporting has two distinct advantages. These are: |

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| A. it is politically acceptable and the licensee puts up most of the capital necessary to get the overseas operation going | |

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| B. it is politically acceptable and it provides a firm access to the knowledge of its local partners | |

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| C. it avoids the cost of establishing manufacturing operations in the host country and it may help a firm achieve experience curve and locations economies | |

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| D. a firm is relieved of many of the costs and risks of opening a foreign market on its own and it provides a firm access to knowledge of its local partners | |

Answer Key: C |

Question 5 of 33 | 3.0/ 3.0 Points |

[4310318133] A __________ staffing policy seeks the best people for key jobs...