When Sourcing Internationally

question 18

Multiple Choice

When sourcing internationally:

• A) the buyer should learn about the culture, customs, norms, taboos, and history of the supplier's country.
• B) the need for personal space is generally the same in most regions of the world.
• C) the global availability and use of email, fax, and phone has largely eliminated communication barriers.
• D) differing cultural and social norms will have little impact since most businesspeople are accustomed to working with North Americans.
• E) the buyer should immediately establish an informal first-name basis with the supplier's representatives.

Relate management practices to the changing social, political, economic, and technological environments.

Recognize the role and responsibilities of ethical advocates within organizations.

Grasp the public's expectations of business in terms of financial and social responsibility contributions.

Understand the global perspective of corporate social responsibility and distinguish between its various areas.

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Definitions:

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an obsessive fear of gaining weight, leading to severe restriction of food intake and malnourishment.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, including activities undertaken while working, playing, carrying out household chores, traveling, and engaging in recreational pursuits.

Appetites

Natural desires or cravings, especially for food or pleasure.

Rest Cure

A medical treatment used in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, prescribing complete rest, often for mental health issues, highly criticized for its use on women.