Question 1

Government published information and industry association statistics are valuable sources of information about a country's key economic, demographic, social, legal and political indicators. Which of the following steps to improve the quality of a company marketing intelligence system would be most closely associated with this illustration?
A) a company can take advantage of government data sources.
B) a company can use its sales force to collect and report data.
C) a company can use online customer feedback systems to collect data.
D) a company can purchase information from outside suppliers.
E) a company can network externally.

Accepted Answer

Utilizing government published information and industry association statistics aligns with taking advantage of government data sources to enhance the quality of a company's marketing intelligence system.

Question 2

A significant fact about the unusual and changing age structure of the Arab world trend between 1990 and 2020 is that ________.
A) the dependency ratio between economically active and economically dependent declined to 86% in 1990 and 70% in 2000
B) all of the above
C) the growth of economically active population will be slower than that of the economically dependent population
D) the dependency ratio between economically active and economically dependent averaged 90% between 1950 and 1980
E) the dependency ratio between economically active and economically dependent is expected to reach 50% in 2025

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

In terms of gender composition in the Arab World, female labor force participation has been:
________
A) equal to that of men for the last three decades
B) consistently on the rise from 22% in 1960 to 32% in 2000
C) consistently on the decline from 32% in 1960 to 22% in 2000
D) the same for the last three decades
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Female labor force participation in the Arab World has been consistently on the rise from 22% in 1960 to 32% in 2000, reflecting gradual changes in societal norms and economic needs.

Question 4

By far the dominant religious belief among Arabs is Islam. Yet, countries like Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt all have a sizable ________ population, in addition to a ________
Minority.
A) Christian, Shinto
B) Jewish, Christian
C) Christian, Jewish
D) Hindu, Christian
E) None of the above

Accepted Answer

These countries have significant Christian populations and also have Jewish minorities, although the size and presence of Jewish communities vary greatly among them. Christianity has deep historical roots in the Middle East, and Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the region.

Question 5

In the Arab world the concept of family has a broader sense than that in the West. People often refer to the 'extended family,' which includes ________.
A) cousins
B) aunts and uncles
C) grandparents
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the Arab world the concept of...

Question 6

The following statement (s) describes the gender gap in education in the Arab world:
A) marketers have capitalized on the increase of Arab girls attending schools by offering stationary and educational materials with design features targeting school girls
B) no gender gap exists in education in the Arab world
C) A and B
D) a gender gap exists but has been decreasing over the years
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The gender gap in education in the Arab world has been decreasing over the years, with significant progress in female education access and attainment.

Question 7

While emigration to places like the USA from the Arab world brings with it massive opportunities at a personal level for the immigrant, several economic experts and social analysts talk about the negative consequences at the national level: depriving the Arab world of some of its brightest minds and valuable talent. This phenomenon is referred to as ________
A) brain drain
B) a crisis
C) a "one-way" ticket
D) urbanization
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The correct term for the phenomenon where a country loses its brightest minds and valuable talent to emigration is "brain drain."

Question 8

One shared characteristic of many Arab countries is the dependence of their economies on oil and gas as their main source of national income. Which country does not primarily depend on oil and gas?
A) Algeria
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Qatar
D) Egypt
E) the UAE

Accepted Answer

Egypt's economy is more diversified and does not primarily depend on oil and gas. It has significant sectors like agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing contributing to its GDP.

Question 9

The market for ________ is of specific importance in the Arab world, given the size and growth of that segment.
A) teens
B) young children
C) parents
D) retirees
E) infants

Accepted Answer

The Arab world has a large and growing youth population, making the teen market particularly significant for economic and cultural reasons.

Question 10

Internet usage in the Arab world has enjoyed wide proliferation in the last 5 years. However, a wide discrepancy exists in internet penetration across Arab countries. Which of the following
Countries has the least internet penetration, according to a 2011 survey?
A) Djibouti
B) Sudan
C) Libya
D) Iraq
E) Yemen

Accepted Answer

The answer of Internet usage in the Arab world has...

Question 11

Which of the following is not a factor which affects trade in the Arab world?
A) Tense political environment
B) A company's links with Israel
C) The distance of a company's headquarters from the Arab world
D) Past relationship with the politics in the region
E) Boycotting of brands as a result of a political situation

Accepted Answer

The distance of a company's headquarters from the Arab world is not a direct factor affecting trade in the Arab world. Trade is more influenced by political, historical, and social factors rather than the geographical location of a company's headquarters.

Question 12

Saudi Arabia is a country with rapid growth, but an older population.

Accepted Answer

Saudi Arabia has a relatively young population, with a significant proportion under the age of 30.

Question 13

One cannot approach the expatriate workforce from Southeast Asian countries such as Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal or the Philippines assuming that they are all "the same".

Accepted Answer

Each of these countries has its own unique culture, language, traditions, and socio-economic background, making it essential to approach individuals from these countries as distinct and diverse rather than homogenizing them as "the same."

Question 14

There is a similar level of awareness and action on issues of the natural environment throughout the Arab world.

Accepted Answer

The level of awareness and action on issues of the natural environment varies significantly across the Arab world, influenced by factors such as economic development, government policies, and public awareness. Some countries may prioritize environmental issues more than others, leading to disparities in action and awareness.

Question 15

The Arab world has a rather unusual and changing age structure compared to the world trend. Describe this.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Arab world has a rather unusual...

Question 16

Describe the differences between a core belief and a secondary belief. List the primary core beliefs of people in the Arab world as revealed by the text.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the differences between a core belief...

Question 17

By the year 2000, what was the population of non-nationals in the labor force in the UAE?
A) 10%
B) 64%
C) 7%
D) 80%
E) 20%

Accepted Answer

By the year 2000, the population of non-nationals in the labor force in the UAE was 64%.

Question 18

It is estimated that ________% of Americans who married between 2008 and 2010 met online.
A) 40%
B) 17
C) 30%
D) 10%
E) 50%

Accepted Answer

According to a study by the Pew Research Center, 17% of Americans who married between 2008 and 2010 met online.

Question 19

Hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Prius, are gaining popularity in the Arab world especially in
________, the largest importer of fuel-efficient cars in that particular region.
A) the UAE
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Jordan
D) Egypt
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Jordan is known for being the largest importer of fuel-efficient cars, including hybrids, in the Arab world.

Question 20

How can a company train and motivate the sales force to spot and report new developments in the market?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How can a company train and motivate...

Quiz 3: Gathering Information and Scaring He Environment

A significant fact about the unusual and changing age structure of the Arab world trend between 1990 and 2020 is that ________.

In terms of gender composition in the Arab World, female labor force participation has been: ________

By far the dominant religious belief among Arabs is Islam. Yet, countries like Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt all have a sizable population, in addition to a Minority.

In the Arab world the concept of family has a broader sense than that in the West. People often refer to the 'extended family,' which includes ________.

The following statement (s) describes the gender gap in education in the Arab world:

One shared characteristic of many Arab countries is the dependence of their economies on oil and gas as their main source of national income. Which country does not primarily depend on oil and gas?

The market for ________ is of specific importance in the Arab world, given the size and growth of that segment.

Internet usage in the Arab world has enjoyed wide proliferation in the last 5 years. However, a wide discrepancy exists in internet penetration across Arab countries. Which of the following Countries has the least internet penetration, according to a 2011 survey?

Which of the following is not a factor which affects trade in the Arab world?

Saudi Arabia is a country with rapid growth, but an older population.

One cannot approach the expatriate workforce from Southeast Asian countries such as Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal or the Philippines assuming that they are all "the same".

There is a similar level of awareness and action on issues of the natural environment throughout the Arab world.

The Arab world has a rather unusual and changing age structure compared to the world trend. Describe this.

Describe the differences between a core belief and a secondary belief. List the primary core beliefs of people in the Arab world as revealed by the text.

By the year 2000, what was the population of non-nationals in the labor force in the UAE?

It is estimated that ________% of Americans who married between 2008 and 2010 met online.

Hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Prius, are gaining popularity in the Arab world especially in ________, the largest importer of fuel-efficient cars in that particular region.

How can a company train and motivate the sales force to spot and report new developments in the market?

Quiz 3: Gathering Information and Scaring He Environment

A significant fact about the unusual and changing age structure of the Arab world trend between 1990 and 2020 is that ________.

In terms of gender composition in the Arab World, female labor force participation has been: ________

By far the dominant religious belief among Arabs is Islam. Yet, countries like Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt all have a sizable ________ population, in addition to a ________ Minority.

In the Arab world the concept of family has a broader sense than that in the West. People often refer to the 'extended family,' which includes ________.

The following statement (s) describes the gender gap in education in the Arab world:

One shared characteristic of many Arab countries is the dependence of their economies on oil and gas as their main source of national income. Which country does not primarily depend on oil and gas?

The market for ________ is of specific importance in the Arab world, given the size and growth of that segment.

Internet usage in the Arab world has enjoyed wide proliferation in the last 5 years. However, a wide discrepancy exists in internet penetration across Arab countries. Which of the following Countries has the least internet penetration, according to a 2011 survey?

Which of the following is not a factor which affects trade in the Arab world?

Saudi Arabia is a country with rapid growth, but an older population.

One cannot approach the expatriate workforce from Southeast Asian countries such as Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal or the Philippines assuming that they are all "the same".

There is a similar level of awareness and action on issues of the natural environment throughout the Arab world.

The Arab world has a rather unusual and changing age structure compared to the world trend. Describe this.

Describe the differences between a core belief and a secondary belief. List the primary core beliefs of people in the Arab world as revealed by the text.

By the year 2000, what was the population of non-nationals in the labor force in the UAE?

It is estimated that ________% of Americans who married between 2008 and 2010 met online.

Hybrid cars, such as the Toyota Prius, are gaining popularity in the Arab world especially in ________, the largest importer of fuel-efficient cars in that particular region.

How can a company train and motivate the sales force to spot and report new developments in the market?

By far the dominant religious belief among Arabs is Islam. Yet, countries like Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Egypt all have a sizable population, in addition to a Minority.