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BBB4M - UNIT 2 REVIEW
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1
At this stage of the business cycle the economy stops expanding and begins contracting..
expansion
trough
recession
peak
2
Sweatshops do not exist anymore
True
False
3
Canadian's may find themselves seeking consulate services for which of the following:
Help locating a missing person
Facilitation of communication home when abroad and emergency strikes
Passport services while living abroad
Making a claim against a foreign state/government organization
4
A high school student ...
is a member of several different subcultures
is usually too inexperienced to develop any culture
none of these
can be a member of any subculture
5
Market economies are driven by market forces and self-interest
False
True
6
Cultures that value many things happening simultaneously, with the participation of many people use which view of time?
Monochronic
Semichronic
Polychronic
7
Stakeholders that have a direct impact on the company and its profitability are called:
Primary Stakeholders
Secondary Stakeholders
8
In cultures that have a high power distance, people are not willing to accept that people are simply superior to others
True
False
9
Canada is one of very few countries that do not participate in international trade missions.
False
True
10
Cultures with a short-term orientation hold the idea that the “now” is more important than the “then”/future
False
True
11
Which ethical viewpoint says "The ethics of one culture are not seen as better than those of another"
Cultural Relativism
Ethical Imperialism
Ethical Absolutism
12
Multitasking is not important when using polychronic views of time
True
False
13
This is an example of a...
Culture
Subculture
Cultural Determinants
Counterculture
14
The extent to which people are expected to make their own decisions regarding education, job...
IDV - Individualism vs Collectivism
MAS - Masculinity vs Femininity
LTO - Orientation
UAI - Uncertainty Avoidance
15
If there is a large degree of difference between cultures, it is more important to educate oneself about the new culture
False
True
16
This diagram shows the...
business development model
circular flow model
business cycle
terms of trade
17
Which economic system sees: Businesses, consumers, government acting independently of one another
Market Economy
Mixed Economy
Centrally Planned Economy
18
The 6 Dimensions of Culture were developed by:
Geert Hofstede
Emile Durkheim
Franz Ferdinand
Ms. Villumsen
19
Used by government to control taxation, employment and inflationary restraint
Momentum Policy
Monetary Policy
Fiscal Policy
Fical Policy
20
This is an example of what type of economy?
Mixed
Market
Centrally Planned
Traditional
21
A state governed by all eligible members of the population through elected representatives....
Democracy
None of the above
Autocracy
Monarchy
22
Tax treaties are created to:
Prevent tax evasion
Help eliminate tax havens
Prevent double taxation
Help determine amount of income taxes to be collected in each country
23
The NAFTA agreement is now called:
USMCA
CMFTA
EU
TPP
24
When a religious figure is the head of a political system in a country, this is a ...
Monarchy
Autocracy
Theocracy
Aristocracy
25
Counter cultures are cultures that ________ mainstream values/attitudes.
hug
intercept
oppose
align with
26
The ability to meet human consumption needs/wants while maintaining the environment is called:
Resource Depletion
Environmental Degradation
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Depletion
27
Selling products in foreign countries below the price in the ‘home country’ in an effort to get rid of excess products
Subsidizing
Dumping
Child Labour
Ethical Business Dealings
28
Canada and the USA use a common currency.
False
True
29
How the difference in power between people is perceived...
MAS - Masculinity vs Femininity
UAI - Uncertainty Avoidance
IDV - Individualism vs Collectivism
PDI - Power Distance
30
At this stage of the business cycle the economy begins to grow again i.e. employment, profits..
peak
trough
recession
expansion
31
Globalization has had an impact on culture
True
False
32
Trade agreements between 2 countries/parties are called _________ agreements.
Bylateral
Tax
Multilateral
Bilateral
33
The type of government by which a country is run is called:
Poltical System
Economic System
34
Critics of businesses using CSR often argue that the practices are simply used for good reputations and marketing
True
False
35
CSR stands for:
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corrupt Sales Representatives
Corruption, Sales, Refugees
Corporate Safety Rescue
36
Trade agreements between countries make it difficult for goods and service to flow across borders
False
True
37
There are no pure market economies in the world
True
False
38
The Euro is considered a
common currency
for members of the EU
True
False
39
The way a country organizes its resources and distributes goods and services to its citizens..
Mixed Economy
Economic System
Market Economy
Political System
40
How many stages does the business cycle have?
4
10
5
3
41
Culture has an impact on:
Labour Policies
Product/Service Offerings
Marketing Efforts
Standards
42
Which strategy for globalization sees the world as one big market?
Multidomestic
Global
Transnational
ugh. IDK...
43
There are no critics of democratic political systems within the world
True
False
44
During recessions often see:
A decline in consumer purchasing
An increase in unemployment
Businesses closing/contracting
Less government spending available
45
The "test of disclosure" method of dealing with ethical dilemmas asks people to ask themselves:
How would this make me feel?
Do I need to tell my boss I have chosen to do this?
How would I feel if everyone knew about the decision if I made it?
46
People gain/aquire culture only through education.
True
False
47
The first rule of international business is:
Acknowledge other cultures before attempting to introduce businesses
Disregard culture when attempting to introduce businesses
Promote Western culture
48
Which type of economy sees profit go to the government
not
businesses
Centrally Planned Economy
Mixed Economy
Market Economy
49
This is an example of what type of economy?
Centrally Planned
Market
Mixed
Traditional
50
Developed countries generally have a ______ Gross Domestic Product.
strong
weak
51
Economically free countries government's allow goods to move with ease
True
False
52
Process through which companies, groups or individuals attempt to influence government...
Lobbying
Hobbying
Lobbering
Favoring
53
Cultures that encourage each citizen to make personal choices and stand up for themselves are considered
Individualistic
Collectivist
Masculine
Feminine
54
A Code of Creditation is a set of standards that help businesses and their employees determine how to behave
True
False
55
There are 3 types of economic indicators of the business cycle...
Leading, Lagging, Laying
Leading, Lagging, Confidence
Leading, Lagging Losing
Leading, Lagging, Coincident
56
Introducing/increasing programs/policies/activities that aim to improve the economic well-being and quality of life is:
Economic Systems
Economic Development
Policy Burning
Political Policy
57
When businesses expand they should put some focus on respecting and consulting Indigenous peoples and their cultures
False
True
58
The 6 cultural dimensions were developed by
Gary Hofstede
Geert Hofstede
Geert Hoffman
Gary Hoffman
59
Market economies are also refered to as:
Capitalism
Communism
Private Enterprises
Command Economies
60
Business subcultures would probably be very similar in...
none of the above
France, Egypt, and Chile
Argentina, Chile and Venezuela
the U.K., U.S.A, and Italy
61
During economic expansion, the economy is considered to be "poorly" or "bad"
True
False
62
A deep, serious recession - the lowest point in the business cycle - is called a:
Vicious Cycle
Peak
Trough
Depression
63
Many developing nations are located in areas where natural catastrophes occur - which then exacerbates the issues faced
True
False
64
Knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, religion etc..acquired by a group of people
Cultural Determinants
Counterculture
Culture
Subculture
65
Culture that has values or lifestyles in opposition to those of the current accepted culture
Counterculture
Culture
Cultural Determinants
Subculture
66
Individuals or groups affected by the organization that have a stake in its success/profitability are called
corn-on-the-cob holders
stakeholders
steakholders
stakeheaders
67
Capability to adapt, relate, and work effectively across various cultures is called:
Cultural Insensitivity
Uncertainty Avoidance
Cultural Intelligence
Cultural Awareness
68
The idea that our world is becoming increasingly interdependent is called:
Currency
Phenomenon
Culture
Globalization
69
Trade agreements are enforceable treaties between 2+ countries that address the movement/trade of goods and services
False
True
70
In a market economy, individuals/corporations are encouraged to own property. They may sell/rent/trade this property.
True
False
71
Time is seen as involving many things happening simultaneously with the participation of many
Polychronic
Monochronic
Polysynthesis
Monosynthesis
72
Control of interest rates, inflation and money supply is referred to as...
Momentum policy
Fiscal Policy
Fical Policy
Monetary Policy
73
Which political system is strongly related to being a developed country?
Democratic
Communist
Market
Autocratic
74
If the culture is vastly different from their existing culture, the individual will often form their own:
subculture
business
subspecies
denomination
75
Non verbal communication
none of these
includes eye contact, gestures and facial expressions
includes written language but not spoken language
includes e-mail
76
Canada falls under an aristocratic political system
False
True