WGU C211 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (ACTUAL EXAM 2023/2023) GLOBAL ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS
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WGU C211 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS (ACTUAL EXAM
2023/2023) GLOBAL ECONOMICS FOR
MANAGERS
Views of globalization (Chp 1.4) - CORRECT ANSWER-1. It's a new phenomenom,
starting in the late 20th century.
2. It's a long term part of human history.
3. Neither recent nor one directional...
WGU C211 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (ACTUAL EXAM 2023/2023) GLOBAL ECONOMICS FOR MANAGERS Views of globalization (Chp 1.4) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. It's a new phenomenom, starting in the late 20th century. 2. It's a long term part of human history. 3. Neither recent nor one directional, it's a pendulum that swings back and forth. Strategic goal = Natural resource —seeking - CORRECT ANSWER -Location specific advantage = Possession of natural resources and related transport and communication infrastructure Strategic goal = Market -seeking - CORRECT ANSWER -Location specific advantage = Abundance of strong market demand and customers willing to pay Strategic goal = Efficiency -seeking - CORRECT ANSWER -Location specific advantage = Economies of scale and abundance of low -cost factors Strategic goal = Innovation -seeking - CORRECT ANSWER -Location specific advantage = Abundance of innovative individuals, firms, and universities Name first mover advantages: (Chp 10.3) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Proprietary, technological leadership 2. Pre -emption of scarce resources 3. Establishment of entry barriers for late entrants 4. Avoidance of clash with dominant firms at home 5. Relationships with key stakeholders such as governments Name late mover advantages: (Chp 10.3) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Opportunity to free ride on first -mover investments 2. Resolution of technological and market uncertainty 3. First mover's difficulty to adapt to market changes Name strategic goals supported by location specific advantages (Chp 10.2) - CORRECT ANSWER -1. Natural resources 2. Market 3. Efficiency 4. Innovation Proposition (1) underpinning an institution based view of global business. - CORRECT ANSWER -Managers and firms rationally pursue their interests and make choices within the formal and informal constraints in a given institutional framework Proposition (2) underpinning an institution based view of global business. - CORRECT ANSWER -While formal and informal institutions combine to govern firm behavior, in situations where formal constraints are unclear or fail, informal constraints will play a larger role in reducing uncertainty and providing constancy to managers and firms Market economy - CORRECT ANSWER -An economy that is characterized by the "invisible hand" of market forces. Command economy - CORRECT ANSWER -An economy that is characterized by government ownership and control of factors of production. Mixed economy - CORRECT ANSWER -An economy that has elements of both a market economy and a command economy. Property rights - CORRECT ANSWER -The legal rights to use an economic property (resource) and to derive income and benefits from it. Purpose of property rights - CORRECT ANSWER -The formal protection of property rights helps to facilitate economic growth. Civil Law - CORRECT ANSWER -A legal tradition that uses comprehensive statutes and codes as a primary means to form legal judgments. Common Law - CORRECT ANSWER -A legal tradition that is shaped by precedents and traditions from previous judicial decisions. Theocratic Law - CORRECT ANSWER -A legal system based on religious teachings. Democracy - CORRECT ANSWER -Right to freedom of expression and organization. Totalitarianism - CORRECT ANSWER -One person or party exercises absolute control. How do institutions reduce uncertainty? (Chp 2 -2) - CORRECT ANSWER -By signaling which conduct is legitimate and which is not they constrain the range of acceptable actions. Comprehensive model of foreign market entries - CORRECT ANSWER -1. How to enter depends on the scale of entry: large -scale versus small -scale entries. 2. First focuses on the equity (ownership) issue.
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