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1. An important aspect of the political environment is the phenomenon of _____ - a driving force behind political instability around the world. (Points : 5) |

       ethnicity

       government oppresion

       fascism

       racism

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2. When a MNC keeps certain key subsidiary management positions in the hands of expatriate or home-office managers, it is exercising ______. (Points : 5) |

       input control

       market control

       position control

       bureaucratic control

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3. The sales, debts, and resources of the largest multinationals exceed the _____ of some nations. (Points : 5) |

       gross national product

       public and private debt

       resources

       all of the above

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4. Under ethnocentrism, a company would apply the morality used in _____. (Points : 5) |

       the host nation

       the majority of other companies in the same industry

       the professional codes of accountants, lawyers, and other professional groups

       its own home country

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5. Which of the following statements is false? (Points : 5) |

       Bribery of public officials is prohibited by law in all countries.

       Bribery is common in parts of Africa and south and east Asia.

       Payments are “questionable” because of differences in laws, customs, and ethics across countries.

       Bribery of public officials is legal in many countries

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6. A self-reference criterion means that we _____. (Points : 5) |

       refer to the opinions of others in forming our own opinions

       unconsciously refer to our own cultural values

       refer to other cultures in trying to understand our own better

       understand our culture more than we understand other cultures

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7. Europeans can be fooled by a deceiving appearance of _____ in American business. (Points : 5) |

       objectivity

       informality

       formality

       professionalism

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