Advanced WGU D080 Managing in a Global
Business Environment questions and answers
updated 2026/2027 GRADED A+
ICT provide access to information and promote the growth and development of fields such as
health, education, knowledge sharing, agriculture, peace promotion, and disaster reduction,
putting those who do not have internet access at a significant disadvantage in all of these
areas. Oil Pollution Act of 1990
U.S. law that strengthened the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to prevent and
respond to oil spills
open government information regulations
Chinese regulation (2008) that establishes limited rules for government information disclosure
and public participation
operational
Relating to everyday expenses
opportunities for scale
Cost advantages due to an increase in the amount of output and a decrease in the cost per unit
opportunity cost
The loss of potential gain from the next best option when one alternative has been chosen
organizational chart
A visual map of the roles and relationships within an organization and how functions and
responsibilities are divided
How can technology bridge gaps to promote globalization?
Without information about the processes of and the participants in an organization—
including orders, products, inventory, scheduling, shipping, customers, suppliers, and
employees—a business cannot operate.
How has technology significantly affected global business?
supercomputers, database management, cloud networks
Describe the types of technology used by global businesses.
,Artificial intelligence (AI), enhanced reality, robotics, 3-D printers, and biotechnology, data
mining,
What are the trends in global business adoption, use and growth in technology?
- AI: Machine learning allows computers to learn from experience with previous data and
patterns.
- Augmented and virtual reality: allow users to be placed inside a virtual world.
- Cybersecurity: Companies are providing restrictions on how data can be accessed and are
exploring next-generation security tools such as blockchain technology
Describe artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and virtual reality.
GDPR, COPPA, IgCC, FSC
What are the major international legislation and reforms regarding the use of technology by
global businesses?
Organizations that do not protect PII can face penalties, lawsuits, and loss of business. In the
United States and EU, most states now have laws in place requiring that organizations that
have had security breaches related to PII notify potential victims.
Explain how various countries determine the trade-offs between easier internet access and
more privacy.
AAA ratings
The highest possible rating that may be assigned by a credit rating agency for a bond
absolute advantage
The ability of an individual or group to produce a good or service more efficiently than another
absolute quota
Quota that strictly limits the quantity of goods that may enter a country
acquisition
The act of taking over ownership or controlling a business
Ad valorem tariffs
Import taxes based on a fixed percentage of the assessed commercial value of imported goods
agility
Ability to move quickly and flexibly
algorithms
,A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations especially by a computer
antimonopoly laws
See antitrust laws.
antitrust laws
Consumer protection policy used to limit unfair business practices related to competition and
control of prices
Apple Inc. vs. Pepper
Antitrust court case in which a group of iPhone users have accused Apple of monopolistic
practices via the App store
artificial intelligence (AI)
Any type of computer that engages in humanlike activities
asset seizure
An act of confiscating or taking control of private assets such as funds or property by a
government
assets
A useful or valuable thing; something you own such as building, inventory, or cash
autarky
A political or economic system that becomes self-sufficient to survive
balance of payments
The difference in total value between payments into and out of the country over a period of
time
barriers to entry
The obstacles that make it difficult for a new company to enter a given market. These barriers
may include technology challenges, high start-up costs, or government regulations
blood diamonds
Diamonds mined in war zones and sold in order to finance war efforts
brand
A type of product made by a particular company under a particular name
Bribery
, Cash payment or other bonus that benefits an individual but provides little advantage to the
company
broadband
Any type of high-speed wired or wireless communication
Business ethics
The contemporary standards or sets of values that govern the actions and behavior of
individuals in the business organization and the actions of the business itself
capital
Financial assets such as funds but also equipment, facilities, and other means of production
centralization
The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an
organization and business functions controlled in a central location
centralized companies
Companies with structures that limit decision-making to higher levels in the organizational
hierarchy
chief information officer
An executive with responsibility for managing all information resources in an organization
collateral
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan to be forfeited in the event of a default
countries around the globe. Globalism is characterized by an increasing number of worldwide
connections, rapid and discontinuous change, an increasing number of diverse participants,
and growing complexity.
Dictatorship
What are different types of governments? Explain
Local policies, rules, and regulations can have a significant effect on the success rate of a
business. Depending on how long a company expects to operate in a country and how easy it
is for business to enter and exit, a firm may also assess the country's political risk and
stability.
What impacts does a political system have on international trade and business?
Business Environment questions and answers
updated 2026/2027 GRADED A+
ICT provide access to information and promote the growth and development of fields such as
health, education, knowledge sharing, agriculture, peace promotion, and disaster reduction,
putting those who do not have internet access at a significant disadvantage in all of these
areas. Oil Pollution Act of 1990
U.S. law that strengthened the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to prevent and
respond to oil spills
open government information regulations
Chinese regulation (2008) that establishes limited rules for government information disclosure
and public participation
operational
Relating to everyday expenses
opportunities for scale
Cost advantages due to an increase in the amount of output and a decrease in the cost per unit
opportunity cost
The loss of potential gain from the next best option when one alternative has been chosen
organizational chart
A visual map of the roles and relationships within an organization and how functions and
responsibilities are divided
How can technology bridge gaps to promote globalization?
Without information about the processes of and the participants in an organization—
including orders, products, inventory, scheduling, shipping, customers, suppliers, and
employees—a business cannot operate.
How has technology significantly affected global business?
supercomputers, database management, cloud networks
Describe the types of technology used by global businesses.
,Artificial intelligence (AI), enhanced reality, robotics, 3-D printers, and biotechnology, data
mining,
What are the trends in global business adoption, use and growth in technology?
- AI: Machine learning allows computers to learn from experience with previous data and
patterns.
- Augmented and virtual reality: allow users to be placed inside a virtual world.
- Cybersecurity: Companies are providing restrictions on how data can be accessed and are
exploring next-generation security tools such as blockchain technology
Describe artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and virtual reality.
GDPR, COPPA, IgCC, FSC
What are the major international legislation and reforms regarding the use of technology by
global businesses?
Organizations that do not protect PII can face penalties, lawsuits, and loss of business. In the
United States and EU, most states now have laws in place requiring that organizations that
have had security breaches related to PII notify potential victims.
Explain how various countries determine the trade-offs between easier internet access and
more privacy.
AAA ratings
The highest possible rating that may be assigned by a credit rating agency for a bond
absolute advantage
The ability of an individual or group to produce a good or service more efficiently than another
absolute quota
Quota that strictly limits the quantity of goods that may enter a country
acquisition
The act of taking over ownership or controlling a business
Ad valorem tariffs
Import taxes based on a fixed percentage of the assessed commercial value of imported goods
agility
Ability to move quickly and flexibly
algorithms
,A process or set of rules to be followed in calculations especially by a computer
antimonopoly laws
See antitrust laws.
antitrust laws
Consumer protection policy used to limit unfair business practices related to competition and
control of prices
Apple Inc. vs. Pepper
Antitrust court case in which a group of iPhone users have accused Apple of monopolistic
practices via the App store
artificial intelligence (AI)
Any type of computer that engages in humanlike activities
asset seizure
An act of confiscating or taking control of private assets such as funds or property by a
government
assets
A useful or valuable thing; something you own such as building, inventory, or cash
autarky
A political or economic system that becomes self-sufficient to survive
balance of payments
The difference in total value between payments into and out of the country over a period of
time
barriers to entry
The obstacles that make it difficult for a new company to enter a given market. These barriers
may include technology challenges, high start-up costs, or government regulations
blood diamonds
Diamonds mined in war zones and sold in order to finance war efforts
brand
A type of product made by a particular company under a particular name
Bribery
, Cash payment or other bonus that benefits an individual but provides little advantage to the
company
broadband
Any type of high-speed wired or wireless communication
Business ethics
The contemporary standards or sets of values that govern the actions and behavior of
individuals in the business organization and the actions of the business itself
capital
Financial assets such as funds but also equipment, facilities, and other means of production
centralization
The degree to which decision-making authority is concentrated at higher levels in an
organization and business functions controlled in a central location
centralized companies
Companies with structures that limit decision-making to higher levels in the organizational
hierarchy
chief information officer
An executive with responsibility for managing all information resources in an organization
collateral
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan to be forfeited in the event of a default
countries around the globe. Globalism is characterized by an increasing number of worldwide
connections, rapid and discontinuous change, an increasing number of diverse participants,
and growing complexity.
Dictatorship
What are different types of governments? Explain
Local policies, rules, and regulations can have a significant effect on the success rate of a
business. Depending on how long a company expects to operate in a country and how easy it
is for business to enter and exit, a firm may also assess the country's political risk and
stability.
What impacts does a political system have on international trade and business?
