Question 1

The proportion of foreign or foreign-born workers grew in European countries that are primary destinations for people from neighboring countries in _____________.

Accepted Answer

The primary destinations for people from neighboring countries would most likely be countries in Eastern Europe, therefore option B is the correct answer. Option A is incorrect because Asia is not relevant to the question, and Option C is incorrect because the United Nations is an international organization, not a geographic region.

Question 2

Migration of workers or migration of employers, and the resulting encounter of people from different places with different cultures and capabilities, is an important contributor to _______________.

Accepted Answer

The encounter of people from different places with different cultures and capabilities leads to workplace diversity.

Question 3

Jobs that are _____ paying and ____ status in an industrialized country can be exported as _____ paying and _____ status to developing companies.

Accepted Answer

Jobs that are low paying and low status in an industrialized country can be exported as high paying and high status to developing companies.

Question 4

_______________ within the European Union (EU) is relatively low, as evidenced by the general reluctance of most people to migrate for work, given alternative, albeit less attractive opportunities at home.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ within the European Union (EU) is...

Question 5

Advanced economies that reward and subsidize high educational attainment are increasingly experiencing a need for workers to perform unskilled tasks, particularly the service tasks that national economies cannot ____________.

Accepted Answer

Advanced economies cannot export service tasks that require physical presence, such as many unskilled tasks, leading to a need for workers to perform these tasks locally.

Question 6

In a ___________ trade environment, transnational corporations export capital to reduce their labor costs and, indirectly, increase new markets for their products.

Accepted Answer

In a liberalized trade environment, there are fewer restrictions and barriers to trade, allowing transnational corporations to more easily export their capital to countries with lower labor costs. This reduces their overall production costs and can lead to increased profits. Additionally, liberalization can open up new markets for these corporations to sell their products, further bolstering their bottom line.

Question 7

The origins of workforce diversity in EU countries have tended to be relatively ____________.

Accepted Answer

Workforce diversity in EU countries has been relatively predictable due to consistent policies and demographic trends.

Question 8

Population trends are making culturally based workforce diversity a fact of life for virtually all _______________.

Accepted Answer

Population trends affecting workforce diversity are a global phenomenon and are observed in both developing and developed countries. While Europe may be experiencing a significant increase in the proportion of immigrants in its workforce, this trend is not limited to that region alone. Therefore, option B, which indicates developed countries, is the best choice.

Question 9

Migration of working-age people has traditionally contributed to __________ such imbalances in labor demand and supply, and is still a solution for many in developing countries.

Accepted Answer

Migration of working-age people helps in resolving imbalances in labor demand and supply by moving from areas of low demand to areas of high demand, thus balancing the labor market.

Question 10

The occupational patterning of migrants is _________ in broad categories if both sides of the migration equation are considered.

Accepted Answer

The occupational patterning of migrants is predictable in broad categories when considering both the origin and destination factors in migration.

Question 11

The net amount of investment by nonresidents in enterprises in which nonresidents exercise significant management control is knows as:

Accepted Answer

The net amount of investment by nonresidents in enterprises in which nonresidents exercise significant management control is called Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Option A (Foreign straight share) and C (Foreign direct share) are not accurate terms and option B (Foreign straight investment) does not mention management control. Therefore, option D is the correct choice.

Question 12

Which oil rich, labor-poor regions have been the most notable recipients of worker migrants, especially from a wide range of Asian countries?

Accepted Answer

The Middle East, especially countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, have been the most notable recipients of worker migrants, especially from a wide range of Asian countries. These countries are oil-rich but have a small population and thus rely heavily on migrant labor to sustain their economies.

Question 13

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) estimated that _______________ generated about a quarter of global gross domestic product (GDP) in 2010.

Accepted Answer

The question asks for the sector that generated a quarter of global GDP in 2010, and the most relevant option is transnational corporations (TNCs). TNCs are large companies that operate in multiple countries and have a significant impact on global trade and investment. According to UNCTAD, TNCs are responsible for a significant portion of global GDP, with their foreign affiliates alone generating $34 trillion in sales in 2010. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Question 14

Worker migration is a _____________, leading to constant change in supplying and receiving countries.

Accepted Answer

Worker migration is a dynamic process because it involves the movement of people across borders, which is influenced by various factors such as economic conditions, political situation, and government policies of the supplying and receiving countries. These factors are subject to change, leading to a constantly shifting pattern of worker migration. The unpredictability of the process is also evident from the varying magnitude of worker flows and the patterns of skill and destination.

Question 15

The United Nations estimated that between 2005 and 2010 for the first time the growth rate of the migrant stock (meaning all migrants, not just workers) for less-developed regions ____________ the rate for more-developed regions.

Accepted Answer

The word "Surpassed" means exceeded or went beyond, which best fits the sentence.

Question 16

Although there is no indication that the natural human reluctance to leave home and family is any less pronounced among the highly skilled, in some countries policy failures by governments have encouraged large numbers of skilled people to migrate.

Accepted Answer

The sentence specifically states that skilled people are encouraged to migrate due to policy failures by governments in some countries. Therefore, migrating is the best choice. Choices A, C, and D do not align with the information given.

Question 17

International migrants tend to head for countries with which they share

Accepted Answer

International migrants tend to head for countries with which they share traditional, historic, and geographic relationships. These factors play a significant role in determining the destination country for migrants as they may have familial, cultural, linguistic, or economic ties to certain countries. For example, many Mexicans migrate to the United States due to their geographic proximity and historical ties, while many South Asians migrate to the UK due to their traditional ties with former British colonies.

Question 18

Globalization is allowing countries to _________ many of their employers, particularly those in labor intensive, low paying industries that make a product that is transportable.

Accepted Answer

Globalization allows countries to export many of their low paying industries and products to other countries due to the ability to transport goods more easily and efficiently.

Question 19

In 2001, while the American plant manager and his team were working on changing the plant's culture regarding attitudes toward women, _____________ agreed to pay a multimillion dollar settlement to African American and Hispanic workers who were experiencing racial and job discrimination.

Accepted Answer

The sentence mentions racial and job discrimination against African American and Hispanic workers, which narrows down the possibilities to Mitsubishi and Ford, both of which have had similar discrimination lawsuits in the past. However, the mention of a multimillion dollar settlement is a key detail that points specifically to Mitsubishi.

Question 20

In addition to return of previous migrants, _____________________ was one of the first migration channels to be affected by the economic downturn.

Accepted Answer

Temporary labor migration, often involving low-skilled workers, was one of the first migration channels to be affected by economic downturns. As job opportunities and demand for labor decrease, the number of temporary labor migrants also declines. Contracted services migration and white collar migration may be more resilient in economic downturns, as they often involve higher-skilled workers and specialized services that may be in demand even during tough economic times. Family reunification migration may also be less impacted by economic downturns, as families often have a strong desire to be reunited regardless of economic conditions.

Quiz 5: Socioeconomic Transitions: the New Realities of the Global Workforce