they have a safety net if they do something wrong c) Lack of accountability? I. The Role of the World Bank A. World Bank (IBRD) role- International Bank for restruction and Development 1. Refinanced post-WWII resconstruction and development 2. Provides low-interest long term loans to developing economies B. The International Development Agency (IDA)‚ arm of the bank created in 1960 1. Raises funds from member states 2. loans only to poorest countries
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1.. Identify the five cultural dimensions identified by Geert Hofstede and describe them indicating their importance in international business. 2.. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various modes of entering foreign markets. 3.. Why do we have international strategic alliances? What are the forms and their respective advantages and disadvantages? ---------------- 4.. Consider a firm facing a make-or-buy decision‚ Provide 2 potential benefits and 2 risks that the firm may face from outsourcing
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1. Software that controls and coordinates the computer hardware to make other programs run efficiently is called the ________. A) computer software B) hard drive software C) system software D) internal software Points Earned: 4.0/4.0 Correct Answer(s): C 2. A storage area for files that have been deleted is called the ________. A) Recycle Bin B) Deleted Files Bin C) Trash Bin D) Garbage Bin Points Earned: 4.0/4.0 Correct Answer(s): A 3. A(n. ________ is a group or
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The India-versus-China debate: Asian giants’ common interests outweigh differences Feb 17‚ 2012‚ 03.21AM IST (The India-versus-China…) By Mukul Sanwal‚ Former Civil Servant Preparing for the visit of Chinese Premier Hu Jintao is an appropriate time to consider an Asian perspective of the world in 2030. India and China are competitors; but are they potential opponents? The difficulties between the two emerging powers reflect lingering attitudes rather than conflicting strategic goals. The
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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I ACCT220 FUN QUIZ THREE: CHAPTER THREE I. Multiple Choice. Select the best lettered answer for the number question or best lettered completion for the numbered partial statement. Record the letter next to the number. 1. ___C__ A company spends $15 million dollars for an office building. Over what period should the cost be written off? a. When the $15 million is expended in cash. b. All in the first year. c. Over
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Colombia International Business Assessment Mandi Norton Athens State University Abstract The purpose of this paper is to focus on the analysis of the cultural factors of the economics of Colombia as it relates to doing business there‚ the business etiquette in Colombia; including their customs and manners‚ and the impact those factors have on the industry of Colombian rose exportation. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the analysis of the cultural factors of the economics of Colombia
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Chapter 5 Criminal Law 1. What kind of strike does the law not allow to form the basis of self-defense claims? d. Preemptive Correct Question 2 The castle exception is an exception to what doctrine? a. the retreat doctrine Question 3 Which of the following cases involves the “New York Subway Vigilante?” c. People v. Goetz (1986) Correct Question 4 Most defenses are perfect defenses; if they’re successful‚ defendants are c. acquitted. Question 5 The retreat requirement is weakest or
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standard rates or prices allowing different currencies to be exchange against each other. However‚ before starting trading with foreign countries companies should learn how to calculate the currency exchange rate for each country they want to do business with. The implications used in measuring currency rates and setting prices in other countries include spot exchange rate‚ forward exchange rate‚ bi-lateral exchange rate‚ effective exchange rate‚ and real exchange rate. With the Spot exchange
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In this video‚ VCU 17th annual international business forum the center topic of discussion is the ‘sustainability in era of globalization”. Key issues regarding sustainability is being discussed here. Sustainability means to meet the needs of present generation without compromising the need for future generation. If we see current situation multinational corporations have no interest in the long term - particularly in time spans measured in generations. They make their decisions based on return
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MKT 3301 CHAPTER 10 QUIZ QUESTIONS Question 1 10 out of 10 points Direct _____ involves personal sales contact between a representative of the company and an individual consumer. Selected Answer: b. selling Answers: a. marketing b. selling c. distribution d. servicing e. pricing Question 2 10 out of 10 points The most important reason to use indirect channels is if intermediaries can help serve customers better and at lower cost. Selected Answer: a. TRUE Answers: a. TRUE
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