International Business CH 2

Which statement BEST describes a totalitarian system?

It is a form of government in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate all aspects of public and private life.

Who among the following should apply for a copyright?

Jude, a musician, who is composing his maiden album

The members of the World Intellectual Property Organization have signed international treaties designed to protect intellectual property, including the oldest such treaty known as the ______, which dates to 1883.

Paris convention for the protection of industrial property

Karl Marx would agree that _____.

capitalists take the value created by workers for their own use

______ refers to a political system that values the needs of society over that of an individual.

collectivism

A country that bases its laws on the traditions within the country's legal history operates under a _____ law legal system.

common

Until recently, what was the most common form of totalitarianism in the world?

communist

A(n) ______ is a document that specifies the conditions under which an exchange is to occur, detailing the rights and obligations of the involved parties.

contract

______ law is the body of law that governs the written agreements specifying the conditions under which an exchange is to occur.

contract

A ______ refers to a legal right that enables the creator of an original work the right to publish and distribute their work as they see fit.

copyright

Political systems that emphasize individualism tend to promote _____.

democracy

______ refers to a political system in which the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives to form a governing body.

democracy

Nations adopting the pure form of democracy would

directly involve citizens in the decision making of the country.

Theocratic totalitarianism is described as a political system

in which rulers govern based on religious rules and principles

The Declaration of Independence is an ideal example of the tenets of _____, which emphasize the importance of individual freedoms.

individualism

______ refers to a philosophy that promotes the free exercise of one's goals and desires in economic and political pursuits.

individualism

Jenner is obtaining a patent for the new diet drink formulation he created. He hopes that Coca Cola and other companies will be interested in licensing his formula. Jenner is protecting his _____ property with the patent.

intellectual

______ property refers to property that is the product of any innovative activity, such as a screenplay, a music score, or the chemical formula for a new drug.

intellectual

The ______ system of a country refers to the rules, or laws that regulate behavior along with the system that enforces them.

legal

The political economy of a country refers to the interaction of the political, economic, and _____ systems of a country.

legal

Product ______ is the area of law that holds a firm and its officers responsible for injuries caused by their product.

liability

Companies wishing to pursue business opportunities in Sweden would find that while some industries are privately owned, others are state-controlled. What type of economy does this represent?

mixed

In a ______ economy, both private enterprise and state ownership co-exist.

mixed

A ______ grants an inventor exclusive rights for a defined period to the manufacture, use, or sale of his or her invention.

patent

Millie, a research associate at an information technology firm, develops a program that allows more than six parties to interface at the same time. In order to prevent the competition from duplicating her invention, the company should apply for a

patent

The system of government in a nation is called the _____ system.

political

The term ______ refers to the interconnection of the political, economic, and legal systems of a country.

political economy

An energy company based in Houston often deals with piracy issues when exporting fuel in tankers to parts of Africa. This piracy is a form of _____ action.

private

In the last half of the twentieth century, Britain's Conservative Party sold state-owned enterprises to individual investors in order to create a free market economy. What process was Britain using to create this economy?

privatization

______ refers to the process of selling state-owned enterprises to private investors.

privatization

Several years ago, a customer brought a lawsuit against McDonald's because the coffee she purchased at the drive-thru window was hot when she spilled it on herself in her car. This lawsuit was based on _____.

product liability

______ rights determine how a resource or economic good is owned and used.

property

Levying excessive taxes or requiring expensive permits from property holders are both examples of ______ action.

public

The newspaper story said that the city council was corrupt and had recently taken over three businesses without compensating the owners for them. This type of corruption is an example of _____.

public action

In a(n) ______ democracy, elected individuals represent the citizens and make decisions on behalf of the electorate.

representative

Collectivism refers to a political system that

restricts an individual's right to do something on the grounds that it runs counter to the "good of society."

A nation that fosters individualism would

stress that the interests of the people are more important than the interests of the state.

When describing intellectual property rights, it can be said that they are

subjected to various forms of protection from country to country

The production of goods in a pure market economy is determined by

supply and demand

Even though there are many state-owned businesses in China, many Western businesses feel that they should still invest in the country because ______.

the nation is moving towards a market-based system

In a command economy, businesses are owned by _____.

the state

Which characteristic is typical within a totalitarian country?

there is no questioning of the ruler's decisions

Under Vladimir Putin, the government of Russia is becoming increasingly _____.

totalitarian

A(n) ______ is a recognizable sign, design or name, often officially registered, that identifies products or services from a particular source.

trademark

Which law makes it illegal to bribe a foreign government official to obtain or maintain business over which that foreign official has authority?

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Which of the following factors would make a country desirable to do business with?

-a market-based economy -democratic political institutions

Which of the following are examples of private action and a violation of property rights?

-theft -blackmail

Which of the following are ways in which property rights can be violated?

-through public and private action

Select the accurate description of a common law system.

A common law system has a degree of flexibility that other legal systems lack.

What should Stephen, the CEO of an athletic clothing company, obtain to prevent competitors from copying the company logo?

a trademark

According to Karl Marx, the pay of workers in a capitalist society reflects the full value of their labor. (T/F)

False

Unlike the economic system of a country, the legal system is NOT influenced by the prevailing political system. (T/F)

False

What is one of the tenets of individualism?

The welfare of society is best served by allowing individuals to follow their own economic self-interest.

______ totalitarianism occurs when a political party that represents the interests of a particular tribe monopolizes power.

Tribal

What is the objective of a pure command economy?

allotment of resources for the overall good of society

The United States passed the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act in response to _______ issues between U.S. companies and foreign countries.

bribery