Chapter 2 The Cultural Environments Facing Business(6)

INTERNATIONAL OPERATION MANAGEMENT

17) Which of the following languages has the most native speakers?

A) English

B) Mandarin

C) Spanish

D) Hindi

Answer: B

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Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.5: Why are some languages (Which are they?) more important than others? How/why might this change in the future?

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity

18) ________ peoples account for the largest percentage of global production.

A) English-speaking

B) Mandarin-speaking

C) French-speaking

D) Spanish-speaking

Answer: A

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Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.5: Why are some languages (Which are they?) more important than others? How/why might this change in the future?

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity

19) All of the following are true regarding English being the world's most common second language EXCEPT which one?

A) The largest portion of global output is in English-speaking countries.

B) A large portion of MNEs are headquartered in English-speaking countries.

C) The large number of countries where English is official makes it the most spoken first language.

D) The American media is influential worldwide.

Answer: C

Diff: 1 Page Ref: 55

Skill: Concept

Objective: STUDY QUESTION 2.5: Why are some languages (Which are they?) more important than others? How/why might this change in the future?

AACSB: Multicultural and Diversity