Fall 2006
EI01 (International Outlook) Written Exam (2h)
Questions :
Please, answer the following questions. Use a new sheet for each answer (do not forget to mention your name on each sheet).
1) Explain the following sentences: “This will be another American century.” George Bush Sr (1988)
“America is the last, best hope of mankind.” ( /3)
2) What is the difference between the Council of Europe and the Council of the European Union? ( /2)
3) How is the European Parliament formed? And the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe?
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4) Describe a situation in which there could be some misunderstanding between two partners coming from different countries. What do you advise them to do in order to avoid such an unpleasant situation? ( /2) 5) What is the nature of globalization (the main features of this phenomenon)? ( /2)
6) What are the trend of evolution and the main characteristics of the international trade of goods and services? ( /2)
7) Multinational companies might adopt two types of strategies. Define them briefly and explain their respective advantages. ( /2)
8) What is a balance sheet? Which are its principal headings? ( /2) 9) Reminder : homework on geopolitics (R. Belot) ( /3)
