Problemset Chapter 10 Quiz

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Question 1 What is causing Weber's theory of state to become outdated?

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globalization Correct  
industrialism Incorrect  
sovereignty Incorrect  
capitalism Incorrect  

Question 2 Which of the following is a drawback of outsourcing?

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Technological issues can cause a breakdown in the system. Correct  
It is difficult to transfer money across national boundaries. Incorrect  
Language barriers make communication with supervisors Incorrect  
challenging.
Foreign employees are often an unreliable workforce. Incorrect  

Question 3 Which statement BEST represents how globalization affected interdependence?

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Dependence shifted from local people to people in other places. Correct  
People used to work independently but then relied more on other Incorrect  
people.
People changed their support of neighborhood businesses to Incorrect  
supporting big corporations.
At first, people relied on many others but then grew to rely on only Incorrect  
a select few.

Question 4 How does neoliberalism attempt to protect the rights of individuals?

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by promoting privatization of government programs Correct  
by influencing the spread of bureaucracy Incorrect  
by using coercion to break down the state Incorrect  
by demanding the implementation of one global language Incorrect  

Question 5 What is one way France resists Westernization?

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by using only French in business Correct  
by blocking the sale of music by American artists Incorrect  
by combining French words with English words Incorrect  
by fining dealerships that sell American cars Incorrect  

Question 6 Why do the drug companies and national governments often clash over HIV
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The drug companies do not want to release generic drugs. Correct  
The drug companies do not want to serve people in other Incorrect  
countries.
The drug companies do not want to negotiate on the government Incorrect  
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The drug companies do not want to comply with WTO regulations. Incorrect  

Question 7 Why do transnational corporations have an advantage in global trade?

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They can provide material goods and dominate while keeping the Correct  
appearance of working for the common good.
They can work within the bounds of globalization without offending Incorrect  
any nation with which they are associated.
They can use a framework that is acceptable to both the general Incorrect  
public and corporations.
They can determine the price of material on a worldwide scale and Incorrect  
 still make considerable profit.

Question 8 Why must corporations that conduct business in a postmodern environment be

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The market is always changing and shifting. Correct  
They have to meet the demands of several nations. Incorrect  
People are inconsistent with their wants. Incorrect  
Technology is losing its influence. Incorrect  

Question 9 Which of the following is an example of homogeneity?

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the presence of American clothing stores in a Middle Eastern mall Correct  
the invasion of a American soldiers in a foreign country Incorrect  
Mexican children learning English in an American classroom Incorrect  
American officials coming to an agreement with French officials Incorrect  

Question 10 How does world system theory compare to postmodern theory?

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World system theory states that globalization is not novel; Correct  
postmodern theory states that globalization is a new phenomenon.
World system theory states that globalization is a new Incorrect  
phenomenon; postmodern theory states that globalization is not
novel.
World system theory states that globalization is caused by Incorrect  
capitalism; postmodern theory states that globalization is caused by
technology.
World system theory states that globalization is caused by Incorrect  
technology; postmodern theory states that globalization is caused
by capitalism.

Question 11 Which of the following is an argument against the existence of globalization?

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Local governments are in control of their own economies. Correct  
Most companies hire employees from within their own countries. Incorrect  
Trade is usually concentrated within the borders of a nation. Incorrect  
Communication between individuals tends to be between those Incorrect  
from the same background.

Question 12 How does the hyperglobalist view of globalization differ from the
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Hyperglobalists believe the world is becoming more unified; Correct  
transformationalists believe the world is becoming more
fragmented.
Hyperglobalists believe the world is becoming more fragmented; Incorrect  
transformationalists believe the world is becoming more unified.
Hyperglobalists believe the state feels the effects of globalization; Incorrect  
transformationalists believe the state is unaffected by globalization.
Hyperglobalists believe the state is unaffected by globalization.; Incorrect  
transformationalists believe the state feels the effects of
globalization

Question 13 Which statement MOST ACCURATELY reflects a belief of postmodernists?

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The state is losing its sovereignty. Correct  
Nation-states are changing into national states. Incorrect  
States have less legitimacy than in previous times. Incorrect  
The state is needed for the acquisition of capital. Incorrect  

Question 14 Why do some experts argue that the globalization will lead to a rise in
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People will fear losing their familiar cultures. Correct  
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People will resent their reliance on the nation-state. Incorrect  
People will need reassurance from government leaders. Incorrect  

Question 15 According to Turner, what will be an outcome of globalization?

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higher rates of unemployment Correct  
resurgence of the nation state Incorrect  
oppression of minority groups Incorrect  
decrease in the birth rate Incorrect