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BEP 2O Economic Basics Part 3 - International Business
If I use an Amnesty International Visa Card [credit card]
The EU is a ______
BEP 2O Economic Basics Part 3 - International Business
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The EU is a ______
none of these
political union
both of these
economic union
2
If I use an Amnesty International Visa Card [credit card]
merger
strategic alliance
joint venture
multinational corporation
3
The purpose of trade agreements is to
have access to new G/S
reduce trade barriers
have access to lower priced goods
reduce trade deficits
4
When industrialized economies meet each year
CPTPP
G7
Brexit
CUSMA
5
A Canadian business benefits from selling products in the global economy mainly because of
access to markets
access to resources
increased quality & quantity of goods
cheaper labour
6
A business that wants to create a global brand today has an advantage due to the Internet.
Preference
Promotion
Price
Product
7
The reason that the US is Canada's largest trading partner.
proximity
promotion
price
preference
8
Sharing skills and expertise to provide a product or service
strategic alliance
joint venture
merger
franchise
9
I may purchase jewellery from South Africa [rich precious metals & gems] because of
increased quality
access to resources
access to markets
cheaper labour
10
More than 3/4 [75%] of Canada's trade is with
UK
China
US
Japan
11
A factory that collapsed in Bangladesh and resulted in employee deaths is an example of
human rights issues
landed costs
offshore outsourcing
environmental costs
12
The Instant Pot was originally made & sold in Canada. This is an example of a ____ transaction.
international
global
local
domestic
13
Selling Rooibos tea from South Africa is an example of a/n ___________ transaction.
international
local
global
domestic
14
A group of countries that share trade interests is
a trading agreement
the World Trade Organization
all of these
a trading bloc
15
If I buy the iPad mini from the Apple Store I am contributing to the _______ economy.
Global
Local
International
National
16
When nature's resources cannot be replenished as quickly as they are consumed this is known as
human rights abuses
offshore outsourcing
environmental degradation
sustainable development
17
When TD Bank and Canada Trust joined together. This was a
franchise
merger
strategic alliance
joint venture
18
The legal legislation to be enacted in leaving the EU is known as Article 50.
False
True
19
The topics discussed at the G7 would be
arms control
human rights & employment
energy & the environment
all of these
20
High expectations for safety standards is an example of
landed cost
non-tariff barriers
excise tax
customs duty
21
A business may set up a call centre in India because of
access to markets
increased quantity of sales
better access to economic resources
increased labour costs
22
Packaged products are global products.
False
True
23
Protecting domestic businesses & consumers can be achieved through trade barriers
True
False
24
The vendor cost plus insurance plus shipping plus customs duty is known as the
excise cost
non-tariff barier
landed cost
barrier cost
25
A trade surplus is better for a country.
False
True
26
Nanometrics sells seismometers to Australia & New Zealand. This is an example of
exporting
a global transaction
importing
a domestic transaction
27
Clotted cream is an example of a ________ product.
local
community
packaged
global
28
Tanda Shoes [shoe store] receives a shipment of Lug bags & accessories from the US. This is __
exporting
domestic trade
importing
global trade
29
Boston Pizza is a/n
multinational corporation
international franchise
strategic alliance
joint venture
30
A pencil sharpener is an example of a _______ product.
local
global
packaged
standardized
31
Hidden costs of participating in the global economy can be referred to as
offshore outsourcing
social costs
environmental degradation
human rights abuses
32
Businesses that develop land, businesses, & community meeting current & future citizen needs
human rights
offshore outsourcing
environmental degradation
sustainable development
33
Auto manufacturers have built manufacturing plants in Mexico because of _____ .
Price
Proximity
Preference
Product
34
Brexit was a referendum held by
the UK
both of these
the EU
none of these
35
If the value of imports is greater than the value of exports this is
a balance of trade
none of these
a trade surplus
a trade deficit
36
When goods are created, shipped & sold across national borders, this is known as ______ trade.
Local
Foreign
Domestic
National
37
Manitobah Mukluks sell winter boots designed & made in Canada. They are quite expensive due to
access to markets
increased quality
higher labour costs
better resources
38
If the value of the Canadian dollar compared to the US dollar falls this is due to
landed cost
currency fluctuations
excise taxes
customs duty
39
2 trade agreements that Canada has been party to are
NAFTA & the CPTPP
CUSMA & CPTPP
CUSMA & Brexit
TPP & Brexit
40
Brands such as BMW & VW are popular due to German engineering. This is due to ______.
price
product
preference
promotion
41
Brexit was achieved by the deadline date of March 29th, 2019.
Yes
No
42
Tariffs [customs duties] are a
tax on certain types of imports
currency fluctuation
tax on manufacture, sale, or consumption of goods
landed cost
43
Coca Cola is an example of a
joint venture
multinational corporation
strategic alliance
franchise
44
The result of Brexit was to _______ in the EU.
leave
remain
45
If a business decides to build a manufacturing facility in South Africa because payroll costs [wages/salaries] are lower
strategic alliance
multinational corporation
offshoring
joint venture
46
Products that a country produces and sells depends on
proximity
resources
costs of production
preference
47
If the value of Imports equals the value of exports this is known as
a trade surplus
a trade deficit
none of these
a balance of trade