International Business Chapter 12 Brian Rawson

Locating production facilities within regional markets is popular because ________. A) regional markets offer greater range of resources needed for production B) it provides duty-free access to every consumer in a trade bloc C) the marketing strategies applied at the regional market level will also be applicable at the global level D) it simplifies political and economic activities

The first step in the screening process for potential markets and sites is to ________. A) select a favorable market or site B) measure the market or site potential C) identify the basic appeal of a market D) assess the national business environment

Which of the following steps of the market screening process involves examining the cost of transporting goods? A) identification of basic appeal of a market B) assessment of the national business environment C) measurement of market or site potential D) selection of the market or site

Which of the following steps of the market screening process involves the analysis of the quality of workforce, materials, and infrastructure? A) identification of basic appeal of a market B) assessment of the national business environment C) measurement of market or site potential D) selection of the market or site

Which of the following steps of the market screening process involves an evaluation of the government bureaucracy? A) identification of basic appeal of a market B) assessment of the national business environment C) measurement of market or site potential D) selection of the market or site

Which of the following government regulations or actions would indicate that a government is quite receptive to international trade and investment? A) creating investment barriers to ensure domestic control of an industry B) requiring companies to divulge proprietary secrets C) allowing companies to remove profits earned in the domestic market D) barring companies entirely from certain sectors of the domestic economy

The key element of political risk of greatest concern for global companies is ________. A) the cost of transporting materials and goods B) unforeseen political change C) currency and liquidity problems D) letting past political events blind future opportunities

The likelihood that a society will undergo governmental changes that negatively affect local business activity is known as ________. A) volatility risk B) systemic risk C) political risk D) credit risk

Which of the following will most likely force international companies to cancel proposed investments? A) low rates of inflation B) increasing budget deficits C) rising productivity levels D) an appreciating currency

Which of the following steps of the screening process for potential markets involves the evaluation of fiscal and monetary policies of a nation? A) identification of basic appeal of a market B) measurement of market or site potential C) assessment of the national business environment D) selection of the market or site

Which of the following steps of the market screening process examines the effects of country image on market-entry decisions? A) identification of basic appeal of a market B) measurement of market or site potential C) assessment of the national business environment D) selection of the market or site

Which of the following is least likely to be caused by poor fiscal and monetary policies of a nation's central bank? A) high rates of inflation B) increasing budget deficits C) depreciating currency D) increasing levels of innovation

________ refers to management of the physical flow of products from the point of origin as raw materials to end users as finished products. A) Operations research B) Logistics C) Warehousing D) Environmental scanning

Which of the following statements is true about country image and its effects on global companies? A) It embodies all important facets of a nation's business environment. B) If a country's image is positive in one product class, it tends to be positive in all other product classes as well. C) An image, once formed, seldom changes over time. D) Products made in emerging countries are evaluated more positively than products made in developed countries.

Developing a market-potential indicator for an emerging market is useful for a company planning on ________. A) exporting B) licensing C) joint ventures D) acquisitions

Which of the following variables involved in market-potential analyses allows managers to rank countries from the largest to the smallest, regardless of a particular product? A) market growth rate B) market intensity C) market size D) market consumption capacity

John Chong is an inexperienced entrepreneur in global business. He wants to sell his product, Zulu doll, a toy for kids below the age of eight, in every corner of the world. He wants to examine all potential markets but wants to keep his costs low. John has asked you to explain a few things about analyzing international markets. When screening a potential market, which of the following would you advise John to do first? A) assess the national business environment B) select the market C) identify basic appeal for markets D) measure market potential

John Chong is an inexperienced entrepreneur in global business. He wants to sell his product, Zulu doll, a toy for kids below the age of eight, in every corner of the world. He wants to examine all potential markets but wants to keep his costs low. John has asked you to explain a few things about analyzing international markets. Which stage of the market-screening process is John involved in, while examining government regulations and bureaucracy in a market? A) assessment of the national business environment B) selection of the market C) identification of the basic appeal for markets D) measurement of market potential

John Chong is an inexperienced entrepreneur in global business. He wants to sell his product, Zulu doll, a toy for kids below the age of eight, in every corner of the world. He wants to examine all potential markets but wants to keep his costs low. John has asked you to explain a few things about analyzing international markets. Which step of the market-screening process involves determining the income elasticity of the Zulu doll? A) selection of the market B) assessment of the national business environment C) identification of the basic appeal for markets D) measurement of market potential

True or False: The first step in the screening of potential markets is an assessment of the national business environment.

True or False: The first step in the identification of potential markets is an assessment of the basic demand for a product.

True or False: A country's climate plays an important role in determining the basic demand for a company's product.

True or False: Cultural elements can influence what kinds of products are sold and how they are sold in a country.

True or False: Consumer products such as toothpaste and soft drinks undergo extensive adaptation to suit local preferences.

True or False: Governments bar international companies from entering economic sectors like energy exploration for security reasons.

True or False: Regulations for the purpose of environmental protection generally increase short-term production costs.

True or False: Volatile currency values make it easier for firms to predict future earnings accurately in terms of the home-country currency.

True or False: Products made in emerging countries tend to be evaluated more positively than those from relatively more developed countries.

True or False: Companies usually create a single marketing plan to be used in all markets in which they sell their products.

Which of the following steps should occur in the screening process for potential markets after the basic demand for a product has been identified? A) assessment of the national business environment B) selection of the market or site C) measurement of the market or site potential D) assessment of climate suitability

Which of the following is the final step in the screening process for potential markets and sites? A) assessment of the national business environment B) measurement of market or site potential C) selection of the market or site D) assessment of climate suitability

Which of the following steps of the market screening process involves the determination of a product's income elasticity? A) identification of basic appeal of a product B) measurement of market or site potential C) assessment of the national business environment D) selection of the market or site

A typical industry analysis includes the ________. A) experience and qualifications of the researcher B) structure of the wholesale and retail distribution networks C) accurate forecast of unforeseen political changes in the country D) history of currency fluctuations

The sensitivity of demand for a product relative to changes in income is called ________. A) income elasticity B) demand shaping C) income distribution D) market intensity

In the context of the sensitivity of demand for a product relative to changes in income, a coefficient greater than 1.0 conveys a(n) ________. A) surplus product B) economic equilibrium C) economic surplus D) income-elastic product

If the income-elasticity coefficient for coffee is 0.5, the demand for coffee will ________. A) decrease 0.5 percent for every 1.0 percent increase in income B) increase 1.0 percent for every 5.0 percent increase in income C) increase 0.5 percent for every 1.0 percent increase in income D) decrease 0.5 percent for every 0.5 percent increase in income

Which of the following is an income-elastic product? A) food B) utilities C) jewelry D) beverages

When creating a market-potential indicator for an emerging market, an estimate of the wealth or buying power of a market can be formed by examining the ________. A) market intensity B) market growth rate C) market size D) market receptivity

Which of the following variables attempts to estimate market openness when creating a market-potential indicator for an emerging market? A) market consumption capacity B) market receptivity C) market size D) market intensity

When creating a market-potential indicator for an emerging market, ________ is estimated by determining a nation's volume of international trade as a percentage of GDP. A) market receptivity B) market intensity C) market consumption capacity D) market size

During which stage of the market or site screening process do managers normally want to visit locations? A) identification of basic appeal of a product B) measurement of market or site potential C) assessment of the national business environment D) selection of the market or site

Issues regarding potential threat from substitute products in a market are addressed in ________. A) security analysis B) technical analysis C) product fit analysis D) competitor analysis

Which of the following stages of the market or site screening process involves an assessment of potential threat from substitute products? A) identification of basic appeal of a product B) measurement of market or site potential C) assessment of the national business environment D) selection of the market or site

Which of the following stages of the market or site screening process involves competitor analysis? A) identification of basic appeal of a product B) measurement of market or site potential C) assessment of the national business environment D) selection of the market or site

John Chong is an inexperienced entrepreneur in global business. He wants to sell his product, Zulu doll, a toy for kids below the age of eight, in every corner of the world. He wants to examine all potential markets but wants to keep his costs low. John has asked you to explain a few things about analyzing international markets. Which of the following stages of the market-screening process would require John to visit a potential market personally? A) assessment of the national business environment B) selection of the market C) identification of the basic appeal for markets D) measurement of market potential

True or False: A product's income-elasticity refers to the sensitivity of the price of a product relative to changes in the income of consumer population.

True or False: A product for which demand increases more relative to an increase in income has an income-elasticity coefficient less than 1.

True or False: Food and utilities are examples of income-inelastic products.

True or False: Assessing potential in emerging markets by ranking locations using market-potential indicators is useful only for companies involved in exporting.

True or False: While assessing the market potential of emerging markets, market consumption capacity is generally obtained through estimates of energy consumption.

Which of the following is an example of a legal force that is used to assess the national business environment? A) resource quality B) environmental regulations C) workforce qualifications D) liquidity issues

When developing a market-potential indicator for an emerging market, the size of the market is typically estimated from the nation's ________. A) income elasticity B) GDP C) total population D) GDP at purchasing power parity

When developing a market-potential indicator for an emerging market, market growth rate is typically estimated from the ________. A) per capita private consumption B) GDP C) total population D) percentage of a market's population in the middle class

When developing a market-potential indicator for an emerging market, market intensity is typically estimated from the ________. A) per capita private consumption B) GDP C) total population D) percentage of a market's population in the middle class

When developing a market-potential indicator for an emerging market, the ________ factor attempts to assess channels of distribution and communication. A) market size B) market intensity C) commercial infrastructure D) economic freedom

When creating a market-potential indicator for an emerging market, market consumption capacity is often estimated from the ________. A) growth in gross domestic product B) percentage of a market's population in the middle class C) gross domestic product at purchasing power parity D) amount of energy the total population produces

The annual income considered below the poverty line in one country is the annual income of a middle-class family in another country. Which of the following difficulties associated with conducting international market research does this scenario illustrate? A) availability of data B) protection of data C) marketability of data D) comparability of data

Some researches consist of errors due to misinterpretations by foreign language interpreters. Which of the following difficulties associated with conducting international market research does this example signify? A) protection of data B) availability of data C) cultural differences D) political differences

In countries with high illiteracy rates, a(n) ________ should not be used to collect information. A) personal interview B) written survey C) focus group D) field research

The process of obtaining information that already exists within the company or that can be obtained from outside sources is called ________. A) secondary market research B) data mining C) data harvesting D) scientific data archiving

________ is relatively inexpensive because it has already been collected, analyzed, and summarized by another party. A) Primary data B) Secondary data C) Raw data D) Transaction data

Which of the following is a source of secondary data for conducting international market research? A) surveys B) interviews C) focus groups D) trade associations

The process of collecting and analyzing original data and applying the results to current research needs is called ________. A) primary market research B) secondary market research C) data harvesting D) data mining

An exhibition at which members of an industry showcase their latest products, study activities of rivals, and examine recent trends and opportunities is called a(n) ________. A) focus group B) trade show C) environmental survey D) field research

A(n) ________ is an international trip by government officials and businesspeople that is organized by agencies of national or provincial governments for the purpose of exploring international business opportunities. A) focus group B) field research C) expo D) trade mission

Small and medium-sized companies often find trade missions very appealing because ________. A) it gives companies an opportunity to visit new places B) such trips are usually cheap even for the smallest of businesses C) it provides access to important business officials and executives D) it helps companies analyze the strategies of all major competitors

An ongoing process of gathering, analyzing, and dispensing information for tactical or strategic purposes is called ________. A) data harvesting B) peer production C) survey research D) environmental scanning

John Chong is an inexperienced entrepreneur in global business. He wants to sell his product, Zulu doll, a toy for kids below the age of eight, in every corner of the world. He wants to examine all potential markets but wants to keep his costs low. John has asked you to explain a few things about analyzing international markets. The income-elasticity coefficient for Zulu doll is 1.2, which means the demand for Zulu doll will ________. A) increase 1.2 percent for every 1.0 percent increase in income B) decrease 1.0 percent for every 1.2 percent increase in income C) decrease 1.2 percent for every 1.0 percent increase in income D) remain stagnant since 1.2 is the equilibrium value

Susan Markowitz is analyzing potential markets where Markowitz Tools can sell its products, and she has narrowed her search to three markets. Country A is a developing country with a low literacy rate, Country B has a group-oriented culture, and Country C is a highly developed nation. If Susan wants to obtain information in the least expensive way, she should use ________. A) secondary market research B) consumer panels C) structured interviews D) large focus groups followed by surveys

Susan Markowitz is analyzing potential markets where Markowitz Tools can sell its products, and she has narrowed her search to three markets. Country A is a developing country with a low literacy rate, Country B has a group-oriented culture, and Country C is a highly developed nation. Which of the following would be most appropriate for conducting primary market research on attitudes, behaviors, and purchasing habits in Country B? A) Internet-based research B) focus groups C) consumer panels D) data from trade agencies

Susan Markowitz is analyzing potential markets where Markowitz Tools can sell its products, and she has narrowed her search to three markets. Country A is a developing country with a low literacy rate, Country B has a group-oriented culture, and Country C is a highly developed nation. Which of the following would be the least expensive method in terms of both time and money, for conducting a market research in Country C? A) structured interviews B) surveys C) data from the Internet D) focus groups

Indy Bats LLC is looking for new markets for its products. Matt Johnson has been appointed head of a special team that has been given the responsibility of identifying new markets for the company's products. The company is especially interested in exploring emerging economies. For several emerging markets, Matt has collected data on the number of telephones, TVs, and fax machines per capita, and population per retail outlet, which assesses the ________. A) economic freedom B) commercial infrastructure C) market growth rate D) market size

Indy Bats LLC is looking for new markets for its products. Matt Johnson has been appointed head of a special team that has been given the responsibility of identifying new markets for the company's products. The company is especially interested in exploring emerging economies. If Matt wants to estimate an emerging market's spending capacity, he should focus on the ________. A) population in the middle class B) need for consumer products C) demand for consumer and industrial products D) volume of imports

Indy Bats LLC is looking for new markets for its products. Matt Johnson has been appointed head of a special team that has been given the responsibility of identifying new markets for the company's products. The company is especially interested in exploring emerging economies. If Matt wants to estimate the extent to which free-market principles predominate in an emerging market, Matt should consider the variable called ________. A) economic freedom B) commercial infrastructure C) market receptivity D) market intensity

True or False: The potential to conduct written surveys is independent of the literacy rates among the local population.

True or False: The process of obtaining information that already exists within the company is called secondary market research.

True or False: Secondary data tends to be very expensive because it has already been analyzed and summarized by another party.

True or False: Industry data cannot indicate how individuals feel about a company or its products.

True or False: Interviews and focus groups are two main sources of secondary data that help managers make informed decisions.

An unstructured but in-depth interview of a small group of individuals by a moderator to learn the group's attitudes about a company or its products is called a ________. A) focus group B) literature review C) consumer panel D) brainstorming session

________ cannot indicate how individuals feel about a company or its product. A) Surveys B) Industry data C) Consumer panels D) Interviews

It is often difficult to conduct focus groups in ________ cultures where people have a tendency to agree with others in the group. A) collectivist B) masculine C) low uncertainty avoidance D) long term oriented

Research in which people record information in personal diaries on their attitudes, behaviors, or purchasing habits is called a ________. A) survey B) focus group C) consumer panel D) literature review

Research in which an interviewer asks current or potential buyers to answer written or verbal questions to obtain facts, opinions, or attitudes is called a ________. A) survey B) covert observational research C) consumer panel D) brainstorming session

The single greatest advantage of ________ is the ability to collect vast amounts of data in a single sweep. A) survey research B) focus groups C) consumer panels D) interviews

Susan Markowitz is analyzing potential markets where Markowitz Tools can sell its products, and she has narrowed her search to three markets. Country A is a developing country with a low literacy rate, Country B has a group-oriented culture, and Country C is a highly developed nation. Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for conducting primary market research in Country A? A) Internet research B) verbal questioning C) written surveys D) consumer panels

Indy Bats LLC is looking for new markets for its products. Matt Johnson has been appointed head of a special team that has been given the responsibility of identifying new markets for the company's products. The company is especially interested in exploring emerging economies. To estimate an emerging market's openness, Matt could analyze its ________. A) market receptivity B) differentiation strategy C) commercial infrastructure D) country risk

True or False: The process of collecting and analyzing original data and applying the results to current research needs is called primary market research.

True or False: Trade missions are advantageous to small businesses as they are the most inexpensive method of getting introduced to important business contacts.

True or False: Focus group interviews tend to work best when moderators are natives of the countries where the interviews are held.

The single greatest disadvantage of survey research is that it provides access to only a small amount of data in a single sweep.