Which of the Following Does Not Characterize a Change That

question 142

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not characterize a change that has taken place in international business in the past 60 years?

• A) Imports have increased significantly, from 3% to 13 % of GDP.
• B) Exports have remained at about 4% of GDP.
• C) Many U.S. businesses have made direct investments in other countries.
• D) U.S. investors have increased their portfolio investments in foreign stocks and bonds.
• E) Virtually every company of any size is impacted by international business.

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Definitions:

Purchase Decisions

The process by which consumers decide whether and what to buy, influenced by factors such as need, desire, price, and brand reputation.

Postpurchase Behavior

Postpurchase behavior refers to the activities and reactions of consumers after buying and using a product, including satisfaction, dissatisfaction, and actions such as reviews or returns which can impact future purchases.

Buying Decision Process

A series of steps consumers go through, including need recognition, information search, evaluation of alternatives, purchase decision, and post-purchase behavior.

Vendor Rating System

A method used by businesses to evaluate and rank suppliers based on performance criteria such as quality, delivery time, price, and compliance.