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The first phase of globalization started around 1870 and ended with …

A. The World War I

B. The World War II

C. The Establishment of GATT

D. In 1913 when GDP was high

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A. The World War I


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Geographical indications specify

A. Place of origin of goods.

B. Special characteristics of the product associated with the place of origin.

C. Place and special characters of the product.

D. Place or special characters of the product.

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Conglomerate FDI refers to

A. FDI made by a group of firms.

B. FDI made in subsidiaries.

C. FDI made in similar products.

D. FDI made in unrelated products.

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Which of these is a characteristic of multinational corporations>

A. At least one -third directors are foreign nationals

B. The company does 40% of its business in foreign markets

C. The overseas markets are larger than the domestic market

D. The affiliates are responsive tio a number of important environmental forces

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Credits transferable by original beneficiary in favor of secondary beneficiary are known as

A. Deferred credits

B. Transit credits

C. Instalment credits

D. Transferable credits

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In relation to the PESTEL framework, which of the following statements is correct?

A. It assists in the assessment of organisational strengths and weaknesses.

B. It allows a detailed analysis of the structure of an industry.

C. It can be used as a checklist to understand the different environmental influences in the macro environment.

D. Takes an historical perspective on the main political, economic, sociocultural, technological, environmental and legal factors.

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_______ theory states that, lack of resources often helps countries to become competitive

A. Competitive theory

B. Porters Diamond Model

C. Theory of Mercantilism

D. Product life cycle theory

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Quantitative restrictions refer to limit set by countries to curb

A. Imports

B. Exports

C. Imports & exports

D. None of the above

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Which is the right sequence of a stages of Internationalization

A. Domestic, Transnational, Global, International, Multinational

B. Domestic, International, Multinational, Global, Transnational

C. Domestic, Multinational, International, Transnational, Global

D. Domestic, International, Transnational, Multinational, Global

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Ultimately ……………… was replaced by the …………….on 1st Jan 1995

A. GATT/WTO

B. GATS/IMF

C. WTO/WORLD BANK

D. WORLD BANK/WIPO

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The Theory of Absolute Cost Advantage is given by

A. Adam smith

B. D. Richardo

C. Raymond Varnoon

D. Porter

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Scenarios are used to

A. Develop a long term view of strategy.

B. Build plausible views of different possible futures and develop a long term view of strategy.

C. Identify key drivers of change.

D. Develop a view of an environment which has a high degree of uncertainty, build plausible views of different possible futures and take a long term view of strategy.

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Porter suggests the following reasons for one nation being more competitive than another

A. Ability to speak English; developed network of supporting industries; absence of competition; and low labour cost.

B. Abundant natural resources; skilled labour force; temperate climate; and democracy.

C. Factor conditions; demand conditions; related and supporting industries; and firm strategy, industry strategy and rivalry.

D. Strong sporting ethos; emphasis on individual achievement; strong national party in power; large home market.

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Which of these is/are the characteristic of a licensing agreement

A. The licensor might provide access to some of its patents or trademarks

B. The licensor might provide access to technology

C. It might be used to avoid the risks of foreign involvement

D. All of the above

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0.Trade Related Investment Measures (TRIMS) doesnt apply for

A. Measures that lead to restrictions in quantities.

B. Discouraging measures that limit a companys imports

C. Discouraging measures that limit a companys exports.

D. ALL OF THE ABOVE

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Power distance Index (PDI) of 77 compared to a world average of 56.5 for India indicates

A. High level of inequality of power and wealth within the society

B. Low level of inequality of power and wealth within the society

C. High level of Political corruption

D. Low level of Human development Index

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An attribute that doesnt contribute to Porters Diamond model is

A. Government

B. Organized Trade union

C. Factor Conditions

D. Demand Conditions

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________theory states that, lack of resources often helps countries to become competitive

A. Competitive theory

B. Porters Diamond Model

C. Theory of Mercantilism

D. Product life cycle theory

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B2B sector specific policy of Indian Government is

A. FDI up to 100% subject to condition that they invest 26 % in favour of Indian Public within 5 yrs

B. FDI up to 100%

C. FDI up to 100% subject to condition that they invest 26 % in favor of Indian Public within 10 yrs

D. FDI up to 49%

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Free international trade maximizes world output through

A. Countries specializing in production of goods they are best suited for.

B. Reduction in taxes.

C. Increased factor income.

D. Encouraging competition.

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The following factors are key drivers of globalisation

A. Government action, exchange rates, competition and sociodemographic factors.

B. Market convergence, competition, exchange rates and cost advantages.

C. Cost advantages, government action, economic cycles and competition.

D. Market, cost, competition and government policies.

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The agreement signed by Ranbaxy Laboratory and Bayer AG of Germany in the year 1999 is an example of

A. Subsidiary

B. Joint venture

C. Strategic International Alliance

D. License agreement

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Theory of Mercantilism propagates

A. Encourage imports and exports

B. Encourage exports and discourage imports

C. Discourage imports

D. None of these

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Firm that operates internationally is able to

A. earn a greater return from their skills and core competencies

B. realize location economies where they can be performed most efficiently

C. realize greater experience curve economies, which reduces the cost of production

D. All the above

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The following is not a component of culture

A. Attitudes.

B. Beliefs.

C. Education.

D. Life expectancy.

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Factor of Interdependence in Multi-domestic strategy is

A. LOW

B. MODERATE

C. HIGH

D. VERY HIGH

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According to economic growth model of Rostow, passage of a country through the stages is

A. in the order specified.

B. in any order.

C. in the order specified, but certain stages may be skipped.

D. automatic.

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Religion of a person affects his/her

A. attitude towards entrepreneurship.

B. gifting practices.

C. use of products.

D. all of the above.

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Ownership of intellectual property is recognized in law by granting

A. Licenses.

B. Patents.

C. Copyrights.

D. Patent, copyright or trademark as appropriate.

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When the exporter, expects the importer, to make the payment immediately upon the draft being presented to him is called.

A. Sight Draft.

B. Usance Draft

C. Demand draft

D. Pay Note

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A contract drafted under civil law differs from that drafted under common law in the following respect

A. It will be detailed.

B. It will be shorter and less specific.

C. It will provide less severe damages.

D. It will be in detail.