Unit 1: Introduction to Business Management
Topic 1.6: Multinational Companies (MNCs) Questions
Practice 20 exam-style questions for IB Business Management Topic 1.6. Review the question stems below, then unlock the full Question Bank to access markschemes, model answers, and AI grading.
1define2 marks
2026• vault
Define the term host country.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question2define2 marks
2026• vault
Define the term standardisation in global marketing.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question3define2 marks
2026• vault
Define the term adaptation in global marketing.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question4define2 marks
2026• vault
Define the term standardisation in global marketing.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question5identify2 marks
2026• vault
A fast food chain keeps its logo and core menu the same worldwide but adds local menu items in each country. Identify the strategy being used.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question6identify2 marks
2026• vault
A fast food chain keeps its logo and core menu the same worldwide but adds local menu items in each country. Identify the strategy being used.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question7define2 marks
2026• vault
Define the term host country.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question8state2 marks
2026• vault
State two possible benefits that an MNC can bring to a host country.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question9define2 marks
2026• vault
Define the term adaptation in global marketing.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question10state2 marks
2026• vault
State two possible benefits that an MNC can bring to a host country.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question11identify3 marks
2026• vault
A clothing MNC opens a factory in Country A and hires 1,200 workers. Identify one positive impact on the host country and explain it.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question12explain4 marks
2026• vault
A mining MNC is accused of polluting a river in its host country. Explain one negative impact on the host country and one stakeholder group most affected.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question13explain4 marks
2026• vault
A luxury fashion brand wants to maintain a consistent global image. Explain why standardisation may support this objective.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question14explain4 marks
2026• vault
A mining MNC is accused of polluting a river in its host country. Explain one negative impact on the host country and one stakeholder group most affected.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question15explain4 marks
2026• vault
Explain the term profit repatriation and why it may be a problem for a host country.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question16explain3 marks
2026• vault
A home country government is concerned that an MNC is moving production overseas. Explain one likely negative impact on the home country.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question17explain3 marks
2026• vault
Explain one reason why services are harder to standardise globally than products.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question18suggest3 marks
2026• vault
A bank expands into a new country with strict financial regulations. Suggest one adaptation the bank may need to make.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question19explain4 marks
2026• vault
A luxury fashion brand wants to maintain a consistent global image. Explain why standardisation may support this objective.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock Question20explain3 marks
2026• vault
Explain one way an MNC can increase tax revenue in a host country.
Markscheme and model answer locked
Unlock QuestionReady to practice Topic 1.6?
Get instant AI feedback on your answers, view detailed markschemes, and track your progress across all IB Business Management topics.
Start Practising Now