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Louise de Marillac College of Bogo

Sor D. Rubio St., Bogo City, Cebu
College Department
MIDTERM EXAMINATION in THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD
S.Y. 2020-2021

Name:WENCESLAO L. CANETE III Course & Year: BSHM 1 Date: Nov 11,2020 Score:______________
Test I. Table Description. Fill in the table with each description of companies. Give an example and product of
each.

TYPE OF COMPANY DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE PRODUCT

1. Transnational more complex Shell Petrol Station Providing Filipino motorists

organizations, have with the latest
investments in foreign technological innovations
operations that meet the more
have a central corporate stringent emission
facility but give decision- standards, all Shell quality
fuels in the Philippines
making ,
have been Euro IV (PH)
research and
compliant since January
development, and 2016. All Shell quality fuels
marketing powers to each were developed to meet
individual foreign market increasing energy demand
and supply challenges by
delivering smarter products
and cleaner energy,
smarter infrastructure,
promoting smarter use,
and by developing new
energy sources while
addressing the impact on
the environment, through
cleaner burning-natural
gas and advanced fuels
and lubricants technology.
2. Global have investments and are Apple Inc. Apple Devices
present in many countries
typically market their
products and services to
each individual local
market
3. Multinational have investments in other Nissan Automobiles, luxury
countries, but don’t have a vehicles, commercial
coordinated product vehicles, outboard motors,
offering in each country forklift trucks
more focused on adapting
their products and
services to
each individual local
market
4. International importers and exporters Nikes Shoes, Slippers, Bags, Shirt
with no investments and Shorts
outside their nhome
countries

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Test II. Identification Identify the term appropriate for each statement. . Write your answer on the blank
provided before the number.

Global Interstate System 1. It is a facet of contemporary political globalization that seeks to form collaboration
among nation-states through the establishment of intergovernmental organizations.
Immanuel Kant 2. He stated that agreements among nations must be reached and proposes the idea of liberal
internationalism.
Globalism 3. It emerged as an attitude that seeks to understand all the interconnections of the modern world and
highlight patterns that underlie them.
Socialist International 4. This form of internationalism is based on the on the view that capitalism is a global
system and the working class must unite as a global class.
Guiseppe Mazzini 5. He assumed that nationalism and international cooperation complemented each other and
cooperation among nation-states is essential.
Second International 6. It is best known for declaring for international worker’s and women’s day and initiating
the campaign for eight-hour work day.
Global Market Integration 7. It was the result of the establishment of a global that involved the homogenization of
trade and commerce.
Caroll 8. He termed US, EU and Japan as the “triad” the major economies of the world.
United Nation 9. It was established in 1945 and was tasked to promote international cooperation and restore
international order.
Harvey 10. He sees that cities and countries were able to extend their reach beyond borders and patterns of trade
and technology because of developments in shipping and navigation.

Test III. Intergovernmental Organizations. Identify the following countries as members of an intergovernmental
organization. Write ASEAN if the member-state belongs to the Association of Southeast Asian Nation, then answer
EU if the member-state belongs to the European Union, and write WTO if the member-state belongs to the World
Trade Organization.

1. Brunei – ASEAN 11. Ecuador – WTO

2. Australia – WTO 12. Fiji - WTO
3. Laos – ASEAN 13. Maldives - WTO
4. Brazil - WTO 14. Oman - WTO
5. Ireland – WTO 15. Zambia - WTO
6. China – WTO 16. Bulgaria - EU
7. Philippines – ASEAN 17. Paraguay - WTO
8. Spain – EU 18. Qatar - WTO
9. Croatia – EU 19. Yemen - WTO
10. Cambodia – ASEAN 20. Singapore - ASEAN

Test IV. Essay. Discuss the following concepts on international financial institutions and intergovernmental
organizations. Each item is worth 5 points. Answer must be 3-5 sentences only.
1. Differentiate an intergovernmental financial institution from a private financial institution.

- Accelerate social and cultural economic growth in the region; establish close and useful
cooperation with existing international and regional institutions with shared objectives and objectives.
The financial institution is responsible for providing liquidity to the economy in the form of loans,
deposits and assets by moving funds from investors to businesses. It was a mistake. Financial
institutions are responsible for managing financial availability in the economy and protecting customers.

2. Discuss the purpose/creation and function of the International Criminal Court.

-The International Criminal Court is a permanent international court formed to investigate, convict and
prosecute persons suspected of committing the most serious crimes of concern to the international
community as a whole, including genocide , crimes against humanity, war crimes. The fundamental
mission of the ICC is to serve as a last resort court with the ability to convict people for genocide,
crimes and crimes.

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 LCL20 Good Luck!

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