The Database That Includes More Than 300 Manufacturers of Shoes

question 38

Multiple Choice

The database that includes more than 300 manufacturers of shoes with more than 8,000 different sole patterns is the:

• A) PDQ.
• B) SICAR.
• C) IAFIS.
• D) CODIS.

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Definitions:

Economic Integration

A process whereby countries reduce trade barriers, allowing for an increased flow of goods, services, and capital among them, aiming for economic policy convergence.

Nation States

Political entities consisting of a clearly defined territory and a government that has sovereignty over its internal and external affairs.

Hofstede's Framework

A model developed by Geert Hofstede that analyzes cultural dimensions and their impact on organizational behavior and communication across different nations.

Individualism-collectivism

A dimension of cultural variation that contrasts the emphasis on personal achievements and rights (individualism) with the focus on group goals and interdependence (collectivism).