Question : 31. (p. 422) _____ has long been considered the most effective nontariff barrier : 1242121

 

31. (p. 422) _____ has long been considered the most effective nontariff barrier to the Japanese market. 
A. Population in Japan
B. Distribution in Japan
C. Japanese culture
D. Cumbersome import and export procedures in Japan
E. Intense competition in Japan

32. (p. 423) Which of the following does NOT contribute to explaining why Japan has a high number of small stores? 
A. Population density
B. A tradition of frequent trips to the store
C. Emphasis on service
D. Freshness and quality expectations
E. Limited commercial real estate plots

33. (p. 423) Which of the following is an area of emphasis that characterizes Japanese distribution channels? 
A. Loyalty
B. Direct sales
C. Fast delivery
D. Variety
E. Intense focus on price

34. (p. 423) All the following statements are true regarding a Japanese market EXCEPT: 
A. the costs of Japanese consumer goods are among the highest in the world.
B. manufacturers depend on wholesalers for a multitude of services to other members of the distribution network like financing, physical distribution etc.
C. the Japanese distribution structure supports long-term dealer-supplier relationships.
D. the Japanese market is characterized by the tradition of frequent trips to the store.
E. the Japanese consumers favor price over personal service.

35. (p. 423) In Japan, under the Large-Scale Retail Store Law, all proposals for new “large” stores were first judged by the Ministry of ____. 
A. Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism
B. Internal Affairs and Communications
C. International Trade and Industry
D. Health and Welfare
E. Labor

36. (p. 426) In the international business arena, which of the following is considered to be one of Wal-Mart’s strengths? 
A. Squeaky-clean reputation in the international arena
B. Internal Internet-based system
C. Ability to drive all other competitors out of a market
D. Ability to influence foreign governments
E. Outreach programs designed to placate small retailers

37. (p. 426) General Motors, ____, and DaimlerChrysler have created a single online site called Covisint (www.covisint.com) for purchasing automotive parts from suppliers, which is expected to save the companies millions of dollars. 
A. Toyota Motor Corporation
B. Honda Motor Company
C. Ford Motor Company
D. Nissan Motor Company
E. TATA motors

38. (p. 426) Sears, Roebuck and _____ of France have created GlobalNetXchange (www.gnx.com), a retail exchange that allows retailers and their suppliers to conduct transactions online. 
A. Carrefour
B. 7-Eleven
C. Ito-Yokado
D. Plus
E. Tesco

39. (p. 428) _____ is/are often the approach of choice in markets with insufficient or underdeveloped distribution systems. 
A. Direct selling
B. Big wholesale stores
C. Internet selling
D. Discount houses
E. Television advertising

40. (p. 429) Which of the following have proved to be a successful way to break the trade barrier imposed by the Japanese distribution system? 
A. Direct catalog sales
B. Large wholesale stores
C. Street corner kiosks
D. Internet shopping
E. Television advertising

 

 

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