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WorksheetsFoundations of Business
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 24mins
Fill in the blank: Businesses exist within a ________, the interconnected system of worldwide human and business interaction.
global society
local community
isolated market
regional network
Fill in the blank: The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international ________ or start operating on an international scale is called globalization.
influence
currency
transport
weather
Fill in the blank: Businesses' ________ are available to people across the world.
goods and services
employees
headquarters
advertisements
Fill in the blank: Businesses now must take into account the ________ of a broader range of people.
wants and needs
personalities
locations
schedules
What is globalization?
The process by which businesses develop international influence or start operating on an international scale
The process of local business expansion
The restriction of business to national boundaries
The reduction of goods and services
Fill in the blank: The interconnected system of worldwide human and business ________ is a key aspect of globalization.
interaction
isolation
competition
segregation
Fill in the blank: Globalization means businesses develop international influence or start ________ on an international scale.
operating
competing
advertising
manufacturing
Fill in the blank: Globalization has led to the creation of ________, places where people gather to buy and sell goods internationally, leading to more competition.
global markets
local farms
private offices
national parks
Fill in the blank: Businesses may choose to adjust their ________ and must understand cultural and social nuances as a result of increased global awareness.
operational approaches
office locations
product prices
employee uniforms
Fill in the blank: Businesses have to adapt to changes in ________ to stay in the market, such as social media.
technology
weather
furniture
transportation
What is one impact of imports on the product market?
They reduce the number of available products
They allow businesses to sell products that cannot be obtained domestically
They increase unemployment
They make products more expensive
Why do some countries import items?
Because they are more expensive
Because they are less expensive than purchasing the items domestically
To increase unemployment
To reduce profits
When increased labor is required, manufacturing businesses hire more people, causing the ________ to decline.
unemployment rate
inflation rate
interest rate
production cost
What is one impact of exports on the domestic economy?
They reduce money flow
They help money flow into the economy
They increase unemployment
They make products more expensive
Exports create jobs by requiring increased labor and hiring more people.
True
False
What is the broad term for a country's management of global imports and exports, including laws and regulations?
Trade policy
Fiscal policy
Monetary policy
Immigration policy
International law describes rules for how one country will interact with another in global trade.
True
False
A formal agreement between countries that states agreed-upon notions of international relations is called a:
Treaty
Embargo
Tariff
Quota
International customs comprise a body of laws that controls the flow of goods and services into and out of countries.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a trade restriction mentioned in the image?
A) Embargo
B) Tariff
C) Quota
D) Tax
Fill in the blank: Trade restrictions like ________, tariffs, and quotas regulate the flow of goods and services into and out of countries.
embargos
exports
subsidies
investments
Fill in the blank: ________ are taxes imposed on imported goods to regulate trade.
Tariffs
Subsidies
Quotas
Exports
When countries decide what to trade and with whom, one of the biggest factors influencing trade is the _________
wealth of the economy
color of the flag
number of national holidays
shape of the country
Businesses in ____________ are more likely to be involved in global trade.
economically developed countries
rural villages
isolated islands
mountainous regions
An ____________, also called an emerging market, is an economy that is growing toward becoming more advanced.
emerging economy
developed economy
subsistence economy
traditional economy
Which of the following countries is NOT mentioned as an example of an emerging economy?
Argentina
Zimbabwe
Turkey
Canada
Emerging economies have ________ for businesses looking to invest or expand their business activities.
potential
restrictions
decline
barriers
What is an exchange rate?
The amount one currency is worth in another form of currency
The amount of goods traded between countries
The interest rate set by central banks
The inflation rate in a country
Exchange rates fluctuate based on which of the following factors?
Interest rates
Inflation
Government debt
All of the above
Fill in the blank: Exchange rates differ due to ______ and demand.
supply
inflation
taxation
exports
International money markets are systems that enable investments, loans, currency exchanges, and ______ of money from central banks, businesses, and investors.
transfers
printing
destruction
hoarding
International money markets that use national currencies make it ______ for businesses to interact.
easier
harder
impossible
confusing
In addition to currencies, what other environments impact global trade and are at play whenever a business trades internationally?
Political environments
Social and cultural environments
Technological environments
Environmental factors
When conducting business internationally, global business relations can be impacted by _________
increased diversity, cultural and religious differences, and communication barriers
lower taxes and fewer regulations
identical business practices worldwide
universal language and customs
Businesses new in the ________ should develop global strategies or methods for conducting business internationally.
global market
local market
domestic sector
regional area
Which of the following is a method for conducting business internationally?
A) Standardize a product
B) Ignore global outcomes
C) Invest in unreliable transportation
D) Avoid communication barriers
To make a product consistently similar in different markets, businesses should _________.
standardize a product
change the packaging frequently
reduce the quality
ignore customer preferences
Considering ________ means thinking about how a product can improve lives around the world.
global outcomes
local sales
individual preferences
short-term profits
Investing in ________ helps ship items around the world efficiently.
reliable transportation
colorful packaging
expensive advertising
local cuisine
unique souvenirs
Fill in the blank: When traveling for business, other countries have _______ in regards to culture and citizenship.
different rules and regulations
the same weather patterns
identical time zones
no official languages
Fill in the blank: It is important for business _______ and _______ to prepare as much as possible for the requirements of international travel.
owners and employees
students and teachers
doctors and patients
drivers and passengers
It is important to _______ as much as possible for the requirements of international travel.
prepare
ignore
delay
complain
Fill in the blank: Business owners and employees should prepare as much as possible for the requirements of _______.
international travel
local holidays
office parties
team lunches
Which of the following is important when traveling for business to other countries?
Ignoring local customs
Preparing for the requirements of international travel
Not following regulations
Only focusing on business meetings
What is a Passport? Fill in the blank: A Passport is a document that ________ and enables them to travel internationally. US citizens are required to have a passport if they are leaving the country.
verifies a citizen’s identity
serves as a travel ticket
acts as a visa for all countries
provides travel insurance
What is a Visa? Fill in the blank: A Visa is a special endorsement on a passport that ________.
enables a citizen to stay in a country for a certain amount of time
allows a person to travel within their own country only
serves as a permanent citizenship document
acts as a form of currency in foreign countries
What is Proof of Citizenship? Fill in the blank: Proof of Citizenship is a document that verifies ________, such as passports, birth certificates, driver’s licenses, and government-issued IDs.
you are who you claim to be
your favorite color
your employment status
your educational background
What are Immunizations? Immunizations are medicine that make you ________.
immune to disease
grow taller
run faster
sleep better
