Write a short answer for each question, no less than 80 words per answer. 1-What are three broad factors the companies are usually concerned about when they are screening applicants for jobs?2-Explain why strikes have declined in the United States.3-Describe four different historical time periods in which international business activities occurred.4-How is education provided in cultures?5-Why do companies in different countries use barter or countertrade?6-In what situation would a union probably be unnecessary?7-Describe the differences between a command economy and a market economy.8-What is the difference between an international corporation and a global corporation?9-How do different cultures view technology?10-Describe two relatively low-risk methods of getting involved in international business.11-Distinguish between patent law, trademark protection, and copyright law.12-What is comparative advantage?13-How does inflation affect interest rates and why?14-Cheryl Cluxton has been making a wooden document organizer in her home workshop for friends. Lately, o
ther friends and acquaintances have been requesting that she make one for them. She is considering starting a business to manufacture and sell these organizers. After considering all the factors, she will begin as a sole proprietorship. Explain why she probably made this decision. Then briefly describe the circumstances under which she might want to expand to a proprietorship or corporation as the business grows.15-What does a company do when it finds that none of the applicants for a job possesses the perfect combination of qualifications for the job?16-How do planning and decision making work together in the management function?17-What are some steps a company can take to minimize a negative effect of spouses and children on an employee assigned to another country?18-Describe the difference between demand-pull and cost-push inflation.19-Describe the characteristics of an autocratic manager and explain why U.S. workers often do not work well under this style of manager.20-What are some problems faced by global companies when they evaluate employee performance?