International Business Environment
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Course Introduction
International Business Environment explores the dynamic and complex factors affecting organizations operating across national borders. The course examines key elements such as globalization, cultural diversity, political and legal frameworks, economic systems, and technological advancements, and how these influence international business strategies. Students will analyze the roles played by international institutions, trade policies, and emerging markets, as well as the impact of socioeconomic and ethical considerations on global operations. Through real-world case studies and theoretical perspectives, the course prepares students to understand and respond to the opportunities and challenges in the ever-evolving international business landscape.
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International Marketing 1st Edition by Professor Daniel W Baack
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Chapter 1: Introduction to International Marketing
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Q1) Language is not an appropriate segmentation tool for international marketers.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
Q2) Meeting the needs of the current generation in a way that leaves future generations with the ability to also meet their needs refers to:
A) Market responsibility
B) Ethical market planning
C) Sustainability
D) Green marketing
E) Environmental determinism
Answer: C
Q3) Effective promotional programs are integrated to provide consistent messages to consumers about a product and the nature of the company.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 2: Culture and Cross-Cultural Marketing
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Q1) Which of the following entry modes can be accomplished through direct sales and use of an intermediary?
A) Exporting
B) Licensing
C) Wholly owned subsidiaries
D) Joint ventures
E) Strategic alliances
Answer: A
Q2) Which can be thought of as explaining the "why" of multinational corporation foreign activities according to Eclectic Theory?
A) Resource advantages
B) Demand advantages
C) Supply advantages
D) Ownership advantages
E) Asset advantages
Answer: D
Q3) A NIC is a newly industrialized country.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
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Chapter 3: Global Trade and Integration
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Q1) Which of the following pairs of countries were founding members of CARIFTA?
A) England and the United States
B) Japan and China
C) Panama and Mexico
D) Argentina and Chile
E) Antigua and Barbados
Answer: E
Q2) Which vests political power in the citizens of a country,either directly or through elected representatives?
A) Democracy
B) Adhocracy
C) Monarchy
D) Dictatorship
E) Monopoly
Answer: E
Q3) Free trade increases the power of the state and lessens employee empowerment.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
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Chapter 4: Country Selection and Entry Strategies
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Q1) Which Gini coefficient would represent perfect income equality?
A) 0
B) 1
C) Less than 1
D) Greater than 1
E) None of the above
Q2) The enacted parts and scripts that members of a society play and follow in everyday interactions are:
A) Values
B) Norms
C) Folkways and mores
D) Roles and schemas
E) None of the above
Q3) Which consumers are less likely to focus on price and instead buy products that meet global quality standards?
A) Global
B) Glocal
C) Local
D) Globe
E) Concentric
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Chapter 5: International Marketing Planning Organization and Control
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Q1) Differentiation results from emphasizing a unique benefit or component of a product that separates it from competitors.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The country-of-origin effect summarizes the response a consumer has to a product due to the country that is the source,in the consumer's mind,of the product.
A)True
B)False
Q3) International products face competition from brand versus brand,product versus product,and industry versus industry.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Technological differences and comfort levels with new technologies influence how a product is positioned in global markets.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Discuss the "seven deadly sins of greenwashing" and how they apply to international marketing activities.
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Chapter 6: Markets and Segmentation in an International Context
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Q1) The final step of the international market research process is:
A) Define the problem
B) Complete a cost/benefit analysis
C) Develop a research design
D) Collect data
E) Formulate conclusions and write a report
Q2) A researcher who applies the self-reference criterion when performing international market research will most likely be objective during the process.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Which of the following results when cause-and-effect relationships are correctly identified in an experiment?
A) Test-retest reliability
B) Internal validity
C) External validity
D) Psychometric accuracy
E) External reliability
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Chapter 7: International Positioning
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Q1) Bottom-of-the-pyramid consumers react favorably to easy-to-understand packaging.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Double jeopardy has its main impact on smaller countries.
A)True
B)False
Q3) The International Organization for Standardization provides standards that guide management practice as it relates to quality management and assurance.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Harley Davidson,the American motorcycle company,began to open shops around the world using which kind of strategy?
A) Market penetration
B) Market development
C) Product development
D) Diversification
E) Market procurement
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Chapter 8: Market Research in the International Environment
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Q1) International marketers sometimes feel compelled to enforce stricter guidelines for their marketing campaigns than are required by the legal limits of the targeted country.
A)True
B)False
Q2) The process through which an innovation slowly spreads through a culture is called diffusion.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If a service provider is willing and able to provide prompt service,the company exhibits which of the following dimensions of service quality?
A) Reliability
B) Assurance
C) Tangibles
D) Empathy
E) Responsiveness
Q4) Brand dilution helps to lessen the threat of piracy.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 9: International Product and Brand Marketing
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Q1) Many goods and services contain emotional components that affect value judgments and influence purchase decisions.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which pricing technique relies on regular prices for other products in order for an overall profit to be realized?
A) Loss leader
B) Seasonal
C) Quantity
D) Early discount
E) Differentiation
Q3) If the percentage change in quantity demanded is 10% and the percentage change in price is 20%,what is the price elasticity?
A) 2
B) 1.5
C) 1
D) .5
E) .25
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Chapter 10: International Product Standardization and Adaptation
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Q1) Inflation is a nongovernmental factor that affects currency movement.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Forward rates are the exchange rates for the delivery of a currency at a specific time in the future.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Currency represents the form of money used by a specific country or region.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The Law of One Price means that:
A) Identical products should be priced identically in different markets, once the price is converted to the same currency in each market.
B) Equal prices apply to all products.
C) Pricing differentials disappear across national boundaries, once the price has been converted.
D) The expected value of a product will be equal to its price.
E) Pricing problems occur when a company prices a product differently in other countries.
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Chapter 11: International Pricing
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Q1) The functions of international marketing channel members include all of the following except:
A) Researching market needs
B) Promoting products
C) Fulfilling order-taking duties
D) Communicating with other channel members
E) Monitor IMC initiatives
Q2) Horizontal integration exists when a company acquires or merges with another company at the same level of the distribution channel.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Performing market research duties is not a typical function provided by international marketing channel members.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Political,geographical,economic,and cultural differences influence international distribution decisions.
A)True
B)False
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Chapter 12: International Finance and Pricing Implications
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Q1) Which of the following remains the most extensively used method of distributing products internationally?
A) Air
B) Water
C) Railroad
D) Pipeline
E) Intermodal
Q2) When a restaurant needs fresh fish for a Friday lunch special,which type of utility is needed?
A) Time
B) Place
C) Possession
D) Communication
E) Logistical
Q3) Railroad transportation carries heavier products over long distances at a relatively lower cost.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Discuss the various forms of export documentation that are important to international distribution.
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Chapter 13: International Marketing Channel Management
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Q1) Visual elements of commercials focused on individualistic cultures tend to show groups of individuals enjoying a product together.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Which of the following describes the abundance of marketing messages that consumers routinely encounter?
A) Clutter
B) Information overload
C) Message saturation
D) Message overload
E) Message proliferation
Q3) The two factors that have influenced media selection in international markets over the past decade include:
A) Creative theme and media availability
B) Social networking and import regulations
C) The price for advertising time and the demand for evidence of program effectiveness
D) Emerging market technologies and import regulations
E) Creative briefs and technological support
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Chapter 14: International Distribution: Exporting and Retailing
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Q1) One objective of international consumer promotions is to maintain market share.
A)True
B)False
Q2) When Dubai's Center Centre Mall rewarded customers who spent at least 300 AED with lottery numbers that could be used to potentially win a prize,the center was using which of the following techniques?
A) Contests and sweepstakes
B) Premiums
C) Rebates
D) Loss leaders
E) Market-based promotions
Q3) Which of the following creates an agreement between a marketing organization and an individual,team,or landmark?
A) Sales promotion campaign
B) Creative brief
C) Marketing agreement
D) Sponsorship
E) Market-based promotions
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Chapter 15: Globally Integrated Marketing Communications
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Q1) Status and formal relationships are important in low power distance countries.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Patting someone on the head would be rude in a Buddhist culture.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Power,achievement,and affiliation are all highlighted in:
A) Motivational Needs Theory
B) Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
C) Equity Theory
D) Expectancy Theory
E) Derived Needs Theory
Q4) Which of the following includes expense accounts,company cars,and housing payments?
A) Bonuses
B) Allowances
C) Draws
D) Virtual accounts
E) Dockets
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Chapter 16: International Sales Promotions and Public Relations
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Q1) The key elements in the international strategic planning process include all of the following except:
A) Mission statement formulation
B) Environmental analysis
C) Forecast of future events
D) Determination of goals
E) Studies of customer satisfaction
Q2) The most appropriate course of action for an international marketer when a strength matches with a threat is which of the following?
A) Plan to pursue
B) Decide to pursue or not
C) Monitor
D) Plan to fend off threat
E) Pursue alternative segments
Q3) SWOT stands for which of the following?
A) Strategic plan, weaknesses, objectives, and targets
B) Segmentation, weaknesses, objectives, and threats
C) Segmentation policy, weaknesses, opportunities, and targets
D) Strengths, weaknesses, obligations, and targets
E) Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
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