Notes, summaries, assignments, exams, and problems for Baccalaureate

Tom's Unexpected Reunion with a Friend

Tom was returning from vacation, having been in France, and he lived in a small town in Germany. He lived alone, as he had recently become independent from his parents. Tom was nervous, but he remembered that he had his phone and wallet in his jacket. He decided to sit on a bench at the train station and contemplate how to find his suitcase.

After some time pondering, he recalled that he had placed his home address, "Mittenwald Street, 27", in the zipper of his suitcase. Tom decided to retrieve the suitcase he had mistakenly taken and walked home, hoping that the other person would return his suitcase. A few hours later, someone knocked on his door. He quickly opened it and found a tall blonde girl whose... Continue reading "Reunion with a Friend: A Tale of Lost and Found Suitcase" »

Packaging Aesthetics and Local Preferences

Packaging aesthetics are particularly important to the Japanese. Packaging is an important consideration for products that are Japanese prefer plain soft colors on their packages. People have local tastes based on their perceptions and attitudes about a products.

Product Innovation and Branding

Prior to 2004, Nokia launched different cell phone product-communication adaptation. Procter & Gamble recently introduced Pampers Rash Guard, a continuous innovation. Product problems initially policymakers in many parts of the world supported Suzlon. Regulators in different countries have proposed various the use of terms "light" and "natural" are allowed on labels only in the United States. Scotland is a... Continue reading "Global Packaging Aesthetics and Product Innovation" »

Brand equity can also be thought of as an asset representing a company's value.

Brand equity represents the cumulative added value of a product or service.

A company that has developed a successful brand has a valuable asset. (FALSE)

A global brand begins with the foundation of value. (T) According to the top (F)

A global product meets the wants of consumers in Japan, Western Europe, and the United States.

After four years of product development, Procter & Gamble achieved continuous innovation.

Alfred Zeien, former chairman of Gillette, emphasized the importance of Esteem in brand building.

An express warranty is a written guarantee that assures the buyer that he or she is getting what he or she has paid for. (TRUE)

An express warranty is a written... Continue reading "Global Branding and Product Strategies" »

Section 1: Word Association

Match the words or phrases in the first column with their most suitable counterparts in the second column.

Section 2: Sentence Completion

Complete the sentences using the appropriate words or phrases provided.

Section 3: Conditional Sentences

Choose the correct option to complete each conditional sentence.

Section 4: Relative Clauses

Combine the sentences using relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, where, when).

Section 5: Error Correction

Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.

Level 1: Vocabulary & Grammar Practice

Vocabulary Exercises

1) (Athletes)

• relaxation
• excellent
• guidance
• recognisable
• successful
• knowledgeable
• enjoyable

2) (Having)

• Having positive self-esteem is good for your emotional health.
• Sportsmanship is important when playing a game.
• People often flee their homes when it becomes very dangerous.
• Wow! This looks stunning.
• Michael can’t help looking at her. He likes her very much.
• Can you see which runner is in the lead?

3) (After)

• disappointed
• the football team
• communicate
• maths
• winner
• expenses

Grammar Exercises

4) (I could)

• I had the opportunity to go to the party, but I didn’t.
• Sam should exercise more.
• You should leave immediately.
• We didn’t find Amy in the crowd.
• I’m sure Rita saw us at the game.
• It’s not a good idea

One of the advantages of licensing is: licensees have considerable autonomy.

Pollo Campero, a chicken restaurant chain: franchising.

Prior to the economic crisis of 1997-1998, South Korea's TRUE

Saab markets two luxury car models, country concentration/market segment concentration

Sony entered into a strategic partnership TRUE Starbucks' relentless pursuit of TRUE

Successful GSPs create win-win situations, mission

Tata Motors (India) acquired Jaguar (UK).

The agreements that allow McDonald's franchisees franchising

The alliance between GE T, The driving force T, The South Korean government has recently F

The disadvantages of joint venturing can Joint ventures allow partners to achieve synergy.

The failure of partnership between Great T, The joint venture... Continue reading "Global Strategic Alliances and Joint Ventures in Business" »

Global Market Entry Strategies and Alliances

Market Entry Modes: Definitions and Characteristics

• Licensing: Represents a market entry strategy whereby a company grants rights to a foreign partner.
• Franchising: A variation of licensing.
  • Fact Check: Franchising is another variation of licensing. (T)
  • Fact Check: Franchising in a global context. (T)
  • Fact Check: Franchising is a variation of [X]. (F)
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI): Honda's investment of $550 million in building a plant is an example of FDI. (T)
• Contract Manufacturing: Companies that use contract manufacturing may require a considerable commitment of management resources.

Licensing Strategy and Advantages

• Licensing is a contractual agreement. (T)
• Licensing as a market entry mode has several

Early Christian Beliefs and Art

The Life and Miracles of Jesus

According to tradition, Jesus of Nazareth lived 33 years, with his supposed birth considered year 0. Christian tradition holds that Jesus, the Son of God, came to Earth to save humanity from their sins. Many miracles are attributed to Jesus during his lifetime, including turning water into wine, walking on water, healing the sick, and rising from the dead. Even his birth is considered a miracle, as he was born from a virgin.

Early Christian Art and Symbols

The style in early Christian paintings was very similar to Roman art, but infused with Christian ideas. Christians used specific symbols to identify themselves and escape Roman persecutions. One prominent symbol was the fish, known... Continue reading "Early Christian Faith and Renaissance Artistic Revolutions" »

3.3 The Nervous System

Receives information from the receptors, processes and coordinates it, and generates orders for the effectors. It is made up of the central nervous system or CNS, and the peripheral nervous system or PNS.

3.4 The Central Nervous System or CNS

Coordinates all the body's functions. It is formed by the encephalon and the spinal cord.

The Encephalon

Protected by the skull or cranium and by three membranes, the meninges, between which a liquid called the cerebrospinal fluid circulates. This liquid protects the encephalon from knocks and blows. Divided into three parts:

• The brain is divided into two hemispheres, which are separated by a fissure. Its surface, the cerebral cortex, is full of folds and furrows, known as circumvolutions.