QUESTION 19 The Commonwealth of Independent States is: O a political alliance with a central government. O an economic and political alliance with open borders and no central government. O an economic and political alliance with closed borders and a federal government. O a federation of many states. O a supranational organization similar to the old European community. QUESTION 20 The Global Harmonization Task Force is an international effort that is attempting to O synchronize standards for several international industrial sectors. O promote free trade among developing and developed nations. O equalize wages among countries. increase double testing of goods and services. O equalize the perception of quality across countries MOTION 21 QUESTION 21 The advantages of a market-entry strategy, are most apparent when capital is scarce, import restrictions forbid other means of entry, a country is sensitive to foreign ownership, or patents and trademarks must be protected against cancellation for nonuse. O a consortia exporting arrangements strategic understandings licensing O joint ventures Treaty (1992). QUESTION 22 The final step in the European Community's march to union was the ratification of the Rome Berlin Maastricht Barcelona Athens QUESTION 23 The most basic economic integration and cooperation is the: O political union. O common market. regional cooperation for development (RCD) O customs union. free trade area (FTA). QUESTION 24 The negotiators from the Shanghai area are famous for their shrewdness. tendency to be closemouthed, O low spending habits. O lack of creativity O imperialist perspective