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Increasing the wealth gap between nations and misusing and misallocating scarce resources are ethical issue accusations related to


A) cultural differences.
B) multinational corporations.
C) consumerism.
D) legal differences.
E) international negotiations.

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is based upon the assumption that people are predictable and will maximize the utility of their choices relative to their needs and wants.


A) Rational economics
B) Socialism
C) Capitalism
D) Behavioral economics
E) Consumerism

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When in Rome,do as the Romans do,or you must adapt to the cultural practices of the country in which you are operating are rationalizations businesspeople sometimes offer for straying from their own ethical values when doing business abroad.This practice is called


A) self-reference criterion.
B) country cultural values.
C) consumerism.
D) cultural relativism.
E) dumping.

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Why are many international business ethics issues different from domestic ethical issues?

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A global firm cannot succeed simply by a...

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What concept refers to economic theories advocating the creation of a society where wealth and power are distributed evenly,relative to the amount of work expended in production?


A) Rational economics
B) Socialism
C) Capitalism
D) Rational capitalism
E) Fascism

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involves transactions across national boundaries.It is a practice that brings together people who have different cultures,values,laws,and ethical standards.


A) Global business
B) Country cultural values
C) Social democracy
D) Cultural relativism
E) Bimodal wealth distribution

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identified four cultural dimensions that can have a profound impact on the business environment: individualism/collectivism,power distance,uncertainty avoidance,and masculinity/femininity.


A) Milton Friedman
B) Abraham Maslow
C) Adam Smith
D) Geert Hofstede
E) John Maynard Keynes

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How can differences in two countries' cultures create ethical issues in business?

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National culture is a much broader conce...

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These values were developed by a reverend and the UN Secretary General.They express support for universal human rights.


A) The Global Sullivan Principles
B) Sarbanes-Oxley Act
C) FSGO
D) Global common values
E) UN Global Compact

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Discuss the ethical issues associated with multinational corporations.

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MNCs are the subject of much ethical debate,and their impact on countries where they do business is controversial.Both American and European labor unions argue it is unfair for MNCs to transfer jobs overseas where wage rates are lower.Other critics charge that multinationals use labor-saving devices that increase unemployment in countries where they manufacture.Their size and financial clout enable them to control money,supplies,employment,and even the economic well-being of less-developed countries.Critics believe the size and power of MNCs create ethical issues involving the exploitation of both natural and human resources.Critics also accuse MNCs of exploiting the labor markets of host countries.The activities of MNCs also raise issues of unfair competition.Although MNCs are not inherently unethical,their size and power often seems threatening to people and businesses in less-developed countries.The ethical problems MNCs face arise from the opposing viewpoints intrinsic to multicultural situations.

has been codified in a United Nations document and is defined as an inherent dignity with equal and inalienable rights as the foundation of freedom,justice,and peace in the world.


A) Cultural relativism
B) Human rights
C) Consumerism
D) Dumping
E) Health care

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According to the World Trade Organization,which of the following products and services are most vulnerable to protectionism?


A) Textbooks and other school supplies
B) Travel agencies
C) Music and dance
D) Intellectual property
E) Shoes,cars,and steel

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Which of the following is not an article in the UN Human Rights Declaration?


A) Freedom of religion
B) The right to work in favorable conditions
C) The right to electricity and running water
D) The right to a home adequate for health and well-being
E) Mothers and children being entitled to a special level of care

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assume(s) that a the market,through its own inherent mechanisms,will keep commerce in equilibrium.


A) Social democracy
B) Laissez-faire economics
C) Economics
D) Multinational corporations
E) Rational economics

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assumes that humans may not act rationally because of genetics,learned behavior,and rules of thumb.


A) Rational economics
B) Socialism
C) Cultural relativism
D) National culture
E) Behavioral economics

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What is dumping and why is it considered anticompetitive? Does the United States allow dumping?

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Dumping is the practice of charging high...

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Power distance dimension refers to the "power inequality" between superiors and subordinates.Which of the following countries probably ranks high on the power distance scale?


A) Saudi Arabia
B) Austria
C) England
D) Denmark
E) Sweden

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What is a living wage?


A) The minimum wage that a worker requires to meet basic needs.
B) The wage at which the average worker can live really well.
C) It is a synonym for minimum wage.
D) The wage received by child workers in order to stay alive.
E) A wage given to workers entirely in the form of food.

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The growth of the Internet and differing security laws between countries has led to an increase in concern for the human right of


A) religion.
B) a secure job.
C) healthcare.
D) privacy.
E) freedom of speech.

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What is a major role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) ?


A) It determines the credit ratings of countries.
B) It is the lender of last resort for individuals who cannot secure other types of loans.
C) It functions as a collection agent for global banks.
D) It makes short-term loans to member countries that have deficits and provides foreign currencies for its members.
E) It provides mortgage loans to international home buyers.

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