Chapter 16 Multiple Choice Questions | Global Strategic Management by Philippe Lasserre

1. What is the main aim of the ‘deglobalization’ movement?

Reinforcing protectionist measures Reorienting economies from production for export to production for local markets Fighting against multinationals Imposing a tax on global financial flows

2. According to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2015), what percentage of the European population will be over 60 years old by 2100?

15 to 20% 20 to 25% 30 to 35% 35 to 40%

3. What are the potential advantages of migration for host countries (choose all that apply)?

Filling job vacancies Sustaining the economy Servicing an aging population Adding to innovation and cultural diversity Re-equilibrating the age pyramid for aging societies

4. Which of the following statements about financial inequality is accurate?

Inequalities between rich countries and low-income countries have increased since 2000 Inequalities at national level are increasing in developed and developing countries, despite some exceptions in Latin America Inequalities have generally increased in Asia

5. Which of the following countries do not belong to ASEAN (choose both that apply)?

Brunei Japan Myanmar Hong Kong Sri Lanka

6. What is ‘Hubbert’s peak’?

A climatic indicator The acceptable level of CO2 according to geographical characteristics The period after which oil reserves will start to decrease

7. What is a MOOC?

A biotechnology technique based on modern advances in organic chemistry A system of computing big data faster by linking multiple computers on-line Free on-line training courses

8. According to Huntington’s geopolitical predictions:

Water supply shortages will create international conflicts Global warming will induce unmanageable migration Religious or ethnically motivated terror attacks will increase Future conflicts will be primarily rooted in cultural differences

9. Which of the following global risks does the World Economic Forum qualify as low risk for the period up to 2020?

Spread of infectious diseases Data fraud Energy crisis Threats from new technologies

10. Which of the following global risks does the World Economic Forum qualify as low risk for the period up to 2020?

Based on networked relationships One in which individual employees contribute to decision making Based on small business units

Chapter 16: Current and Future Trends in Globalization