A consequence of information being widespread on the Internet is O it can make intellectual property more difficult to protect. O it can limit the number of customers. O it can make products more difficult to market. O it can make trade more difficult for companies.Countries with large populations are attractive to companies because 0 of the sheer size of their markets. 0 they have high per-capita incomes. 0 domestic demand is high. 0 they have cheaper work forces. Which group in a developed country has the most to fear from increasing free trade? 0 international shipping companies 0 wholesalers 0 corporate shareholders O trade unions In order to obtain 3 "Made in Italy" label cheaply. how could clothing designers take advantage of international markets? 0 Cutting the fabric in Italy and then sending it to cheaper markets for manufacturing 0 Using Italy only in the last stage of manufacturing to get the label. 0 Designing the clothing in Italy and manufacturing the clothing in cheaper markets. 0 Buying the fabric in Italy and sending to cheaper markets for manufacturing. Why might companies develop products that appeal to local tastes? O to increase prots in a market in which they are active 0 to disguise the original products the new ones are based on O to increase the number of products companies are offering 0 to level out companies' balances of trade Many global software and hardware firms outsource information technology jobs to India because O many Indian workers are qualified computer scientists and engineers. O India has an absolute advantage in information technology jobs. O India has lax labour laws. O labour costs in India are lower than anywhere else in the world.is a concern of trade unions in developed countries brought about by free trade. 0 An increase in organized crime 0 The cessation of domestic labour laws 0 Outsourcing to low wage countries 0 Ageneral increase in the price of products What could a strong Canadian demand for imported goods indicate about the country? 0 The country's inability to compete globally O A lack of skilled labour 0 A dwindling service industry 0 The country's prosperity and diversity What is a consequence of a country passing protective trade laws? 0 It could scare off potential foreign investors. 0 It could attract potential foreign investors. 0 It makes international markets vulnerable. 0 It makes its domestic markets vulnerable. When operating or selling in foreign markets companies should be aware of customs and holidays because 0 it may be illegal to sell products on certain days in certain countries. 0 social and cultural differences can create trade barriers. 0 companies need to understand the tariffs in place to increase revenue. O this may negatively affect the exchange rate. Which of the following would most likely be the most important factor in determining where a technology-based multinational corporation would place its high tech development centre? O in the country with the most lax patent laws O in the country where the numbers of technical school graduates is low, but the quality is high O in the country where the quality of technical school graduates is low, but the technical infrastructure is strong O in the country with the most technical school graduatesWhat action might companies take when domestic sales mature and sales growth slows? O develop business in other countries O expand the franchise domestically O file for bankruptcy O develop products in other industriesBalance of trade, overseas loans, and overseas investments are factors that affect O balance of payments. O the unemployment level. O the trade surplus. O the trade deficit.Canadian businesses are affected by foreign corruption because 0 legal prohibitions and corruptions pervasiveness can put Canadian businesses at a disadvantage abroad. 0 Corrupt businesses attempt to invest in Canada. 0 legal prohibitions and corruptions pervasiveness can put Canadian businesses at an advantage abroad. 0 Canadian businesses are free to offer bribes to corrupt governments. When a Canadian textile manufacturer is faced with a decision concerning selling clothing in a foreign market, what should they research prior to making a decision? 0 local prices of shoes 0 local demand for clothes O the form of government in the nation 0 the extent of infrastructural development