D080 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Sure Start is starting a new division for rechargeable batteries in different parts of the
world.
What was the globalization driver of this decision?
Competition drivers are about entering new markets to beat competitors. Sure Start has identified
a market that does not have a lot of competition since it is a fairly new market.
Which type of globalization is represented by Sure Start expanding into South America,
Europe, and Asia?
Economic globalization is the globalization of production, sales, and finance activities in
international markets around the world.
Which antiglobalization argument could lead to Sure Start continuing to maintain its
current factories instead of moving them to Asia?
Labor in Asia can be cheaper than in NC, and critics argue that outsourcing manufacturing could
lead to job loss in the home country.
Which action should the U.S. government take to encourage Sure Start to keep electric
battery production in the country?
Imposing tariffs on batteries made in Vietnam will make them more expensive.
Which economic system facilitates the global expansion of Sure Start?
The law of supply and demand applies to the market economy, and the goods are privately
owned. Government interference is minimum.
Which type of risk will a company reduce if they offer a warranty to the purchasers of the
battery in case of failure?
Offering a warranty protects the company from the legal risk of a product not performing to
standard.
, Which aspect of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will assist the newly elected leader
in paying the deficit in U.S. dollars, if agreed on by both countries?
The IMF's purpose is to provide a way for countries to easily exchange money, provide financial
help to its members, and supervise international economic policies.
Which critical distinction should Country A make when choosing between the World Bank
and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to improve the country's highways?
The World Bank is directly associated with this type of development project.
Which benefit to the newly-elected leader in Country A stems from using the World Bank
to meet a campaign promise?
The World Bank provides funds through low interest or interest-free loans, grants, and credits to
help the country develop its infrastructure.
Why should the newly-elected leader of Country A be careful when working with the
World Bank to eliminate the nation's trade deficit?
Because of the voting power highly-developed countries have on World Bank policies
Why should the newly-elected leader of Country A use the World Trade Organization
(WTO) to form favorable trade agreements?
To receive help building international exchange capacity. One of the functions of the WTO is to
help developing countries build trade and international exchange capacity so they can have a
presence in the international markets.
Which situation describes how Sure Start is applying the absolute advantage theory?
Adding an office in the South American market to help manage the business throughout
the continent
Expanding into Europe and Asia to supply batteries to electric car manufacturers in those
markets
Moving production of the batteries used in electric cars to Vietnam where labor is less
expensive
Establishing a European headquarters in Germany and moving key leaders to that country
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
Sure Start is starting a new division for rechargeable batteries in different parts of the
world.
What was the globalization driver of this decision?
Competition drivers are about entering new markets to beat competitors. Sure Start has identified
a market that does not have a lot of competition since it is a fairly new market.
Which type of globalization is represented by Sure Start expanding into South America,
Europe, and Asia?
Economic globalization is the globalization of production, sales, and finance activities in
international markets around the world.
Which antiglobalization argument could lead to Sure Start continuing to maintain its
current factories instead of moving them to Asia?
Labor in Asia can be cheaper than in NC, and critics argue that outsourcing manufacturing could
lead to job loss in the home country.
Which action should the U.S. government take to encourage Sure Start to keep electric
battery production in the country?
Imposing tariffs on batteries made in Vietnam will make them more expensive.
Which economic system facilitates the global expansion of Sure Start?
The law of supply and demand applies to the market economy, and the goods are privately
owned. Government interference is minimum.
Which type of risk will a company reduce if they offer a warranty to the purchasers of the
battery in case of failure?
Offering a warranty protects the company from the legal risk of a product not performing to
standard.
, Which aspect of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will assist the newly elected leader
in paying the deficit in U.S. dollars, if agreed on by both countries?
The IMF's purpose is to provide a way for countries to easily exchange money, provide financial
help to its members, and supervise international economic policies.
Which critical distinction should Country A make when choosing between the World Bank
and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to improve the country's highways?
The World Bank is directly associated with this type of development project.
Which benefit to the newly-elected leader in Country A stems from using the World Bank
to meet a campaign promise?
The World Bank provides funds through low interest or interest-free loans, grants, and credits to
help the country develop its infrastructure.
Why should the newly-elected leader of Country A be careful when working with the
World Bank to eliminate the nation's trade deficit?
Because of the voting power highly-developed countries have on World Bank policies
Why should the newly-elected leader of Country A use the World Trade Organization
(WTO) to form favorable trade agreements?
To receive help building international exchange capacity. One of the functions of the WTO is to
help developing countries build trade and international exchange capacity so they can have a
presence in the international markets.
Which situation describes how Sure Start is applying the absolute advantage theory?
Adding an office in the South American market to help manage the business throughout
the continent
Expanding into Europe and Asia to supply batteries to electric car manufacturers in those
markets
Moving production of the batteries used in electric cars to Vietnam where labor is less
expensive
Establishing a European headquarters in Germany and moving key leaders to that country
