2 months ago - Not flaggedFlag question Question text KFC was founded by Colonel Harland Sanders, an entrepreneur who began selling fried chicken from his roadside restaurant in Corbin, Kentucky during the Great Depression. Sanders identified the potential of the restaurant franchising concept, and the first "Kentucky Fried Chicken" franchise opened in Utah in 1952. By 1963, Sanders was fielding franchise requests without having to put in the legwork, and had more than 600 restaurants across the US and Canada selling Kentucky Fried Chicken. Years later, Kentucky Fried Chicken would establish its own restaurants around the world, and the rest is history. The success of KFC as a business is what attribute of global corporations? Select one: a. Value opportunity to expand b. Understand different cultures c. Turbo-charged by the internet d. Carefully chosen international partners
2 months ago - Since joining the world body in 1956, this country has all along positioned cooperation with the United Nations as a major pillar of its diplomacy. It has cooperated in UN activities in a wide range of areas, making the second largest financial contributions among the member States next only to the United States: Select one: a. France b. Japan c. China d. Germany
2 months ago - The term international financial institution typically refers to the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The last five banks are considered MDBs. What does MDBs stand for? Select one: a. Multifunctional Development Banks b. Multicultural Development Banks c. Multilingual Development Banks d. Multilateral Development Banks
2 months ago - Conflicts in Central America made major progress toward a peaceful settlement, thanks to an active role played by the United Nations. A general election was held on February 25, 1990. What was the name of the committee established by UN in response to a request by Central American countries, which started its activity to ensure the dissolution and repatriation of the anti-government guerrillas? Select one: a. Committee on the Administration of Justice at the United Nations b. Committee on International Assistance and Verification c. Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space d. Committee on Contributions
2 months ago - Which of the following is not true about the attributes of global corporations? Select one: a. High-growth companies view international markets as untapped markets full of potential. b. Companies must be aware of different cultures and business practices among countries in order to connect, be efficient, and stay on the same page. c. Companies that invest in the internet and produce web-based products are more unlikely to grow globally because there is more money involved in their international expansion. d. Companies should research and understand the different cultures they are tapping into in order to be successful in not only building key relationships that will open up doors down the road, but connecting with the right consumers as well.
2 months ago - Time left 1:44:11 Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text An ideology that is similarly geared towards a decrease of international barriers but with the aim of the economic betterment of the planet in mind, not the perpetuation of power and privilege in the hands of the western dominated economies: Select one: a. Localization b. Internationalism c. Isolation d. Privatization Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict make peace; peacekeeping; and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. What aspect of globalization deals with the establishment of UN in order to maintain international peace and security? Select one: a. Sociological b. Economic c. Cultural d. Political Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text The European Union grew out of a desire for peace in a war-torn and divided continent. Five years after World War II ended, France and Germany came up with a plan to ensure their two countries would never go to war against each other again. The result was a deal signed by six nations to pool their coal and steel resources in 1950. Seven years later a treaty signed in Rome created the European Economic Community (EEC) - the foundations of today's European Union. The UK was one of three new members to join in the first wave of expansion in 1973. Today the EU has 28 member states with a total population of more than 500 million (bbc.com). The founding of the European Union is influenced by what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Political b. Imperial c. Sociological d. Cultural Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text Which of the following is not true about the attributes of global corporations? Select one: a. High-growth companies view international markets as untapped markets full of potential. b. Companies must be aware of different cultures and business practices among countries in order to connect, be efficient, and stay on the same page. c. Companies that invest in the internet and produce web-based products are more unlikely to grow globally because there is more money involved in their international expansion. d. Companies should research and understand the different cultures they are tapping into in order to be successful in not only building key relationships that will open up doors down the road, but connecting with the right consumers as well.
2 months ago - Time left 1:45:11 Question 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text An ideology that is similarly geared towards a decrease of international barriers but with the aim of the economic betterment of the planet in mind, not the perpetuation of power and privilege in the hands of the western dominated economies: Select one: a. Localization b. Internationalism c. Isolation d. Privatization Question 2 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict make peace; peacekeeping; and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. What aspect of globalization deals with the establishment of UN in order to maintain international peace and security? Select one: a. Sociological b. Economic c. Cultural d. Political Question 3 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text The European Union grew out of a desire for peace in a war-torn and divided continent. Five years after World War II ended, France and Germany came up with a plan to ensure their two countries would never go to war against each other again. The result was a deal signed by six nations to pool their coal and steel resources in 1950. Seven years later a treaty signed in Rome created the European Economic Community (EEC) - the foundations of today's European Union. The UK was one of three new members to join in the first wave of expansion in 1973. Today the EU has 28 member states with a total population of more than 500 million (bbc.com). The founding of the European Union is influenced by what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Political b. Imperial c. Sociological d. Cultural Question 4 Not yet answered Marked out of 1.00 Not flaggedFlag question Question text Which of the following is not true about the attributes of global corporations? Select one: a. High-growth companies view international markets as untapped markets full of potential. b. Companies must be aware of different cultures and business practices among countries in order to connect, be efficient, and stay on the same page. c. Companies that invest in the internet and produce web-based products are more unlikely to grow globally because there is more money involved in their international expansion. d. Companies should research and understand the different cultures they are tapping into in order to be successful in not only building key relationships that will open up doors down the road, but connecting with the right consumers as well.
2 months ago - The European Union grew out of a desire for peace in a war-torn and divided continent. Five years after World War II ended, France and Germany came up with a plan to ensure their two countries would never go to war against each other again. The result was a deal signed by six nations to pool their coal and steel resources in 1950. Seven years later a treaty signed in Rome created the European Economic Community (EEC) - the foundations of today's European Union. The UK was one of three new members to join in the first wave of expansion in 1973. Today the EU has 28 member states with a total population of more than 500 million (bbc.com). The founding of the European Union is influenced by what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Political b. Imperial c. Sociological d. Cultural
2 months ago - The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The UN does this by working to prevent conflict; helping parties in conflict make peace; peacekeeping; and creating the conditions to allow peace to hold and flourish. What aspect of globalization deals with the establishment of UN in order to maintain international peace and security? Select one: a. Sociological b. Economic c. Cultural d. Political
2 months ago - McDonald's marketing has different strategy in different regions. Even in Asia, the advertising content for each country is different. For example, in Japan, most Japanese have high preferences on animations and the animation in Japan is the fastest growing industry as well. So McDonald's tends to use more animation elements for marketing and advertising. It aims to attract more target customers, including kids, teenagers, and even young adults. Many well-known cartoons were used in McDonald's advertisement marketing that enhances the attractiveness and popularity of products. In Malaysia, the Halal logo are indicated in all kinds of Halal food advertising. It also emphasizes on good values with draw attentions of local customs. The customs in different areas presents diversity. McDonald's also considered the local eating habits to practice the different marketing strategies. For example, many Chinese people choose Chinese food for breakfast, McDonald's launched a Chinese-style breakfast based on the eating habits (Li, 2016). What attribute of global corporations does McDonald's practice? Select one: a. Understand different cultures b. Turbo-charged by the internet c. Measure success d. Carefully chosen international partners
2 months ago - Many American companies are now transferring technology development, customer service, financial and administrative jobs to international markets. India is the leading recipient of the outsourcing of information technology functions like software development and maintenance, and also BPOs. The latter includes back-office functions like accounting, human resources, call centers and data analysis (DiCarlo, 2003). The practice of farming out jobs from a home base to other countries, largely in an effort to cut costs is called: Select one: a. Local employment b. Freelancing c. Outsourcing d. Networking
2 months ago - Which of the following examples refers to historical factor influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. The founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) b. Taco Bell opening its branches in different parts of the globe c. Nike outsourcing its production in China, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, and India d. Europeans traveled around the globe to barter crafts and furs in exchange for silks and perfumes in the Middle Ages
2 months ago - One of the traditional challenges of a country is an invasion of other countries, which is also called: Select one: a. External intervention b. Military unrest c. Civil war d. Social conflict
2 months ago - Which of the following examples refers to generation issues as factors influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. The silk route or silk road b. Establishment of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) c. Toyota factories and assembling plants in different parts of the globe d. USA outsourcing IT professionals in India
2 months ago - This type of financing is provided by the Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, with maturities of 30 to 40 years, at interest rates well below market rates. These are funded through direct contributions by governments in the donor countries: Select one: a. Long-term loans b. Grant financing c. Very-long-term loans d. Personal loans
2 months ago - The United Nations came into being in 1945, following the devastation of the Second World War, with one central mission: the maintenance of international peace and security. The United Nations is responsible for maintaining ceasefires and stabilizing situations on the ground, providing crucial support for political efforts to resolve conflict by peaceful means. Those missions consisted of unarmed military observers and lightly armed troops with primarily monitoring, reporting and confidence-building roles. Which unit of the United Nations is responsible for these efforts? Select one: a. Economic and Social Council b. Secretariat c. Trusteeship Council d. Security Council
2 months ago - Korean Pop music or more famously known as K-pop has become a truly global phenomenon because of its distinctive blend of addictive melodies, slick choreography and production values, and an endless parade of attractive South Korean performers who spend years in grueling studio systems learning to sing and dance in synchronized perfection. Aside from the music, K-pop has also influenced the global audience in terms of fashion, movies, dramas, and cuisine. K-pop has been building for two decades, but K-pop in particular has become increasingly visible to global audiences in the past five to 10 years. South Korean artists have hit the Billboard Hot 100 chart at least eight times since the Wonder Girls first cracked it in 2009 with their crossover hit "Nobody" - released in four different languages, including English - and the export of K-pop has ballooned South Korea's music industry to an impressive $5 billion industry. K-pop is what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Political b. Sociological c. National d. Cultural
2 months ago - This type of financing is provided by Multilateral Development Banks to member countries, with maturities of up to 20 years, based on market interest rates. The financial resources for these loans are obtained by borrowing on the international capital markets and re-lend to borrowing governments in developing countries: Select one: a. Personal loans b. Long-term loans c. Very-long-term loans d. Grant financing
2 months ago - Which of the following is not true about the history of global market integration? Select one: a. The high costs of and the risks associated with long voyages did not limit trade to a relatively small set of commodities of high value relative to their weight and bulk. b. International trade expanded because of new technologies in transportation and communication. c. The unification of commodities promoted trade and economic development. d. Global market integration is almost as old as humanity.
2 months ago - With around 20,000 stores in 63 countries, Starbucks, the world's most popular coffee house has made its mark from Brazil to China, where many thought it would fail to take off due to the cultural importance of tea drinking. The company has gone to great lengths to make sure that every Starbucks feels like a local coffee house, without losing brand consistency. For example, in China, a regional dislike for coffee was combatted with coffee-free drinks, whilst stores in Asia feature more adaptable seating arrangements to cater for larger groups. This effort is what attribute of a global corporation? Select one: a. Understand different cultures b. Carefully chosen international partners c. Turbo-charged by the internet d. Measure success
2 months ago - According to Albert Subbloie, CEO and Founder of Tangoe, a good benchmark of whether your company should continue efforts in a country is when _______ percent of your business is coming from outside the United States. Select one: a. 10-20% b. 60-90% c. 20-50% d. 50-60%
2 months ago - A group of people who has the ultimate authority to act on behalf of a state is called: Select one: a. Corporation b. Church c. Government d. Tribe
2 months ago - Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Netherlands, Japan, and the United States colonized countries and spread their empires. These nations have created global economic, political, cultural, and social connections around the world. The extending of a country's power and influence is called: Select one: a. Communism b. Imperialism c. Interactionism d. Fascism
2 months ago - The decision, the conflict, and the resolution of that conflict are done through the ______ of the government established and codified in that particular state, whether or not through elections: Select one: a. Institution b. Understanding c. Pact d. Treaty
2 months ago - Social media has become a ubiquitous part of daily life, but this growth and evolution has been in the works since the late 70s. From primitive days of newsgroups, listservs and the introduction of early chat rooms, social media has changed the way we communicate, gather and share information, and given rise to a connected global society (Morrison, 2015). This evolution of social media is what aspect of globalization? Select one: a. Political b. Cultural c. Economic d. Sociological
2 months ago - The work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development is called: Select one: a. Child labor b. Child marriage c. Child protection d. Child development
2 months ago - Based on the Modern World System of Immanuel Wallerstein, which of the following statements is incorrect? Select one: a. Poor countries lack industrial capacity that's why they need to import expensive goods from rich nations. b. High-income nations are considered "core" of the world economy. c. The periphery is economically dependent on the core. d. The semi-periphery of the world economy is the manufacturing base of the planet.
2 months ago - The level of riches, comfort, material merchandise, cash and necessities accessible to a specific financial class in a specific region is called: Select one: a. Personal satisfaction b. Poverty line c. Social stratum d. Way of life
2 months ago - Which of the following examples refers to political factor influencing economic globalization? Select one: a. Wal-Mart benefits greatly from having the vast majority of its goods manufactured in China. b. The founding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) c. The Lydians introducing the coins in the western world in 700 BC d. IBM currently employs more workers in India than it does in the United States
2 months ago - The United Nations defines _____ as a condition characterized by severe deprivation of basic human needs including food, safe drinking water, sanitation facilities, health, shelter, education and information. Select one: a. Information loss b. Extreme poverty c. Human rights violation d. Mortality rate
2 months ago - Philip Morris International is an American cigarette and tobacco company which sells its products in 180 countries outside the United States. In the Forbes Global 2000 List, it grabbed the top spot with foreign revenue unsurprisingly accounting for 100 percent of total revenue, considering that it sells its products exclusively overseas. What attribute of global corporations does Philip Morris International employ? Select one: a. Measure success b. Turbo-charged by the internet c. Understand different cultures d. Carefully chosen international partners
2 months ago - An ideology that is similarly geared towards a decrease of international barriers but with the aim of the economic betterment of the planet in mind, not the perpetuation of power and privilege in the hands of the western dominated economies: Select one: a. Localization b. Internationalism c. Isolation d. Privatization
2 months ago - The country is also located within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region surrounding the Pacific Ocean that is characterized by high volcanic and seismic activities. Select one: True False
2 months ago - Health-related fitness components refer to your body's overall health and functionality. Select one: a. FALSE b. TRUE
2 months ago - _____ refers to a subjective assessment of effort or intensity. Select one: a. Heart Rate Reserve (HRR) b. Target Heart Rate (THR) c. Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) d. Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE)
2 months ago - The Crunch Test is designed to measure your abdominals' _____. Select one: a. Endurance b. Body Composition c. Flexibility d. Strength
2 months ago - Other requirements include your: Exercise equipment, ____, and Tests in Comprehension.
2 months ago - Other requirements include your: Exercise equipment, Answer , and Tests in Comprehension.
2 months ago - Lorraine has a very stiff shoulder which hinders her when reaching for things at the top of the cupboard. She tried stretching to improve her _______. Select one: a. CV Endurance b. Muscular Strength c. Body Composition d. Muscular Endurance e. Flexibility
2 months ago - The muscles at the back of your legs are called _______. Select one: a. Biceps b. Quadriceps c. Triceps d. Hamstrings
2 months ago - The skill-related fitness component that is greatly needed in Sprinting/Running. Select one: a. Agility b. Power c. Speed d. Coordination e. Balance f. Reaction Time
2 months ago - Tina wants to know whether she is at a risk of getting high blood pressure. Which of the following fitness component can most accurately determine this factor? Select one: a. Flexibility b. Muscular Endurance c. Body Composition d. CV Endurance e. Muscular Strength
2 months ago - The long term goal of the course is make you move and choose physical fitness for a lifetime. Select one: a. TRUE b. FALSE
2 months ago - Engaging in a Marathon involves a person to have high level of ___________. Select one: a. Muscular Endurance b. CV Endurance c. Flexibility d. Body Composition e. Muscular Strength
2 months ago - A person can begin any exercise program without the need to consult a trained professional. Select one: a. FALSE b. TRUE
2 months ago - The medical term used for referring to chest pains due to blocked arteries is Answer .
2 months ago - Which of the following activities can BEST develop both Muscular Strength and Endurance? Select one: a. Yoga b. Stretching c. Running d. Resistance Training
2 months ago - The Waist-Hip Ratio is used to determine a person's predisposal to different health-related disease. Select one: a. TRUE b. FALSE
2 months ago - The Waiver is a pre-course requirement and an agreement between you and AMAESHI. Select one: a. TRUE b. FALSE
2 months ago - To perform a crunch test, you only need to tap your knees and crunch through your neck. Select one: a. TRUE b. FALSE