Top 150+ Solved Contemporary Issues in International Politics MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of multinational enterprises?
a. . At least half its directors are foreign nationals
b. . The company does at least 30 percent of its business in foreign markets.
c. . The overseas market is larger than the domestic market.
d. . The affiliates are responsive to a number of important environmental forces.
Q. Which of the following is a definition of multinational enterprises?
a. . A company operating in emerging economies.
b. . A company headquartered in one country but having operations in other countries.
c. . A company employing foreign nationals.
d. . None of the above.
Q. An outsourcer:
a. . Is always located in a foreign country
b. . only produces standardized parts
c. . Generates its revenue by producing for another company.
d. . Provides recycling capabilities to the organization.
Q. Which of the following firms saw an increase in the number of its foreignaffiliates between 1970 and 2000?
a. . Unilever
b. . Marubeni
c. . Ford
d. . All of the above.
Q. Typically, the last step in the internationalization process is:
a. . the sales subsidiary
b. . portfolio investment
c. . licensing
d. . FDI.
Q. Which of the following is the best example of a multinational enterprise?
a. . A large pharmaceutical company
b. . A local health company
c. . The US post office
d. . A British rail company.
Q. Which of the following is not a characteristic of an MNE?
a. . It always draws on a common pool of resources
b. . It is responsive to a number of environmental forces in its home and host country
c. . It links together affiliates and business partners under a common strategic vision
d. . It always starts its internationalization process through licensing.
Q. The OECD stands for:
a. . Organization for Environmental Coordination and Discussion.
b. . Organization for Economic Coordination and Discussion.
c. . Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
d. . Organization for Environmental Cooperation and Development.
Q. Over _____ of the world's largest 500 MNEs are headquartered in NorthAmerica, the EU, and Japan/Asia.
a. . 100
b. . 200
c. . 300
d. . 400
Q. Which of the following countries has the largest number of MNEs in thelist of the world's largest firms?
a. . US
b. . EU
c. . Britain
d. Japan
Q. _______ is the first step in the typical internationalization process.
a. . Sales subsidiary
b. . Export through distributor
c. . License
d. . FDI
Q. Which of the following is a reason why MNEs become multinationals?
a. . Coordination.
b. . Diversification.
c. . Capitalization.
d. . None of the above.
Q. For which of the following reasons might MNEs enter the Indian market?
a. . The country is a rapidly growing market which offers lucrative possibilities.
b. . There is a quality workforce that can be tapped and used throughout the organization.
c. . Their major competitor has already moved operations there.
d. . All of the above.