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WorksheetsChapter 3 Business Essentials Review
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following would be an example of international business?
A farmer in Kansas using equipment made in Ohio
A restaurant in Kansas City serving Italian food
A sales staff in Texas representing a foreign producer
A retail store in New York selling craft items from local artists
Which of the following would be an example(s) of domestic business?
A farmer in Kansas using equipment made in Ohio
A retail store in Kansas City that sells products made in India
A sales staff in Texas representing a foreign producer
A retail store in New York selling craft items from local artists
When a country's imports exceed its exports, there is a trade
surplus
balance
deficit
exchange
When a country's exports exceed its imports, there is a trade
surplus
balance
deficit
exchange
Select all that apply.
The value of a country's currency is likely to decline as a result of
higher inflation
higher interest rates
a trade surplus
a favorable balance of payments
Infrastructure is a significant factor that affects the economic development of a country.
True
False
Religion is an element of the ____ component of the international business environment.
geographic
economic
cultural
political
The primary effects of a country's level of economic development are its literacy level, agricultural dependency, and
political stability
customs
religion
technology
Making, buying, and selling goods and services within a country is referred to as _____?
international business
domestic business
free trade
common market
When a country can produce a particular good or service at a lower cost than other countries, a(n) __________ exists.
comparative advantage
exchange rate
absolute advantage
common market
The ____ is the value of currency in one country compared with the value of currency in another.
joint venture
exchange rate
common market
quota
A(n) ____________ is also know as an economic community.
common market
free trade agreement
free trade zone
international business
Without foreign trade, all things you buy would cost less, because they would not need to be shipped here from other lands.
True
False
Countries that devote most of their economies to agriculture usually provide more and better goods and services for their citizens.
True
False
A country's culture, traditions, and religion can sometimes act as informal trade barriers.
True
False
Which of the following would likely cause the value of the dollar to RISE?
an increased U.S. trade deficit
higher U.S. interest rates
lower U.S. inflation
Saudi Arabia doubles the price of the oil it sells the United States
Danielle's company is expanding into Korea and has asked her to research the language, customs, and values of the Korean people. Which aspect of the international business environment is Danielle investigating?
Geography
economic development
political and legal concerns
cultural influences
Infrastructure refers to a country's
educational system
system of local government
transportation, communication, and utility systems
legal systems
Items bought from other countries
imports
exports
quota
absolute advantage
A tax that a government places on certain imported products.
embargo
quota
tariff
interest rate
Occurs when a country sells more than it buys
trade deficit
absolute advantage
comparative advantage
trade surplus
A limit on the quantity of a product that may be imported or exported.
embargo
quota
tariff
trade surplus
Exists when a country can produce a good or service at a lower cost than other countries.
absolute advantage
comparative advantage
trade deficit
trade surplus
Completely prohibiting the import or export of a product.
tariff
embargo
quota
interest rates
Items sold to other countries.
trade surplus
trade deficit
exports
imports
Exists when a country specializes in the production of a good or service at which it is relatively more efficient.
absolute advantage
comparative advantage
imports
exports
Occurs when a country buys more than it sells.
quota
exports
trade surplus
trade deficit
The difference between a country's total exports and total imports is called
balance of payments
balance of trade
political stability
The difference between the amount of money that comes into a country and the amount that goes out of it is called
balance of payments
balance of trade
political stability
Today it is difficult to define economies in terms of national borders.
True
False
A country can have an absolute advantage in only one area.
True
False
A nation with a trade surplus is said to have a ___________ trade position.
favorable
unfavorable
Some countries limit the amount of money their citizens can take out of their country when they travel.
True
False
When a country has a favorable balance of payments, the value of its currency is usally constant or rising.
True
False
