Question 1

The Hindustan Lever requires its managers, who typically live in India's cities, to spend two months living and working with ___________.

Accepted Answer

The question mentions that Hindustan Lever requires its managers to live and work with a certain group of people in order to get to know them better and make actual contributions to their community. The only option that describes a group of people that fit this criteria are villagers in Etah. Therefore, the correct answer is A.

Question 2

In __________________, large-scale food manufacturers are beginning to offer fair trade coffee for the first time.

Accepted Answer

The question mentions that "large-scale food manufacturers are beginning to offer fair trade coffee for the first time." A quick search would yield news articles from recent years discussing the trend of major U.S. food companies such as Dunkin' Donuts, McDonald's, and Nestle introducing fair trade coffee options to their menus.

Question 3

The fourth level of the inclusive workplace, inclusion through international collaborations, refers to:

Accepted Answer

The fourth level of the inclusive workplace, inclusion through international collaborations, refers to the organization's positions and practices related to the fair exchange of economic goods and services, and the respectful cultural relationship with individuals, groups, and organizations in other countries. This level emphasizes the importance of valuing and respecting diversity in a global context, and promoting inclusive practices that recognize and embrace cultural differences.

Question 4

In _______, a growing trend is to have cities certified as a "fair trade city."

Accepted Answer

The trend of certifying cities as "fair trade cities" is growing in Europe.

Question 5

One of the oldest e-commerce businesses in sub-Saharan Africa, this fair trade company markets traditionally produced _________- from Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Mali having started to trade online in 2001.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that the fair trade company markets traditional products from Ghana, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, and Mali. Out of the given options, only arts and crafts would fit this category.

Question 6

The benefits for organizations' through state/national collaborations include:

Accepted Answer

State/national collaborations provide a range of benefits to organizations, including expanded geographic markets, improved industrial relations leading to less litigation, and increased economic activities. Therefore, option D "All of the above" is the correct answer.

Question 7

The benefits for individuals through state/national collaborations include all but one of the following:

Accepted Answer

The benefits of state/national collaborations typically include job opportunities (both locally and internationally) and improved health and safety conditions. However, it is unrealistic to expect that such collaborations would ensure pay comparable to the most highly compensated workers in other countries for all involved, as wages are influenced by a variety of factors including local economic conditions, cost of living, and the nature of the job itself.

Question 8

The primary barrier is _________, which motivates companies to go beyond a fair economic exchange and to take advantage of employees or resources in the host country.

Accepted Answer

Greed is the best choice because it is a strong motivator for companies to prioritize their own profits over fair treatment of employees or resources in the host country. Discrimination, disrespect, and intolerance may contribute to these issues, but they are not the primary barrier.

Question 9

Certified first trade products are common in _______________.

Accepted Answer

Europe has a well-established certification system for first trade products, such as Fair Trade, which aims to promote sustainable and ethical production and trade practices in developing countries.

Question 10

Fair trade practices ensure that all but one are paid a price that not only covers their costs, but also allows them to support their families, invest in their businesses and invest in social and economic improvements.

Accepted Answer

Fair trade practices are designed to support producers, laborers, and farmers by ensuring they receive a fair price for their goods or labor, which covers their costs and allows for sustainable living and business growth. Competitors are not the focus of fair trade practices, which aim at equitable treatment for those directly involved in production.

Question 11

Despite efforts to keep Japan's Fair Trade Company costs down, Fair Trade Company's T-shirts sell for about ____% more than a consumer would typically pay for a non-fair trade shirt.

Accepted Answer

Fair Trade Company's T-shirts are priced higher due to the ethical sourcing and fair wages involved in their production, which typically results in a 50% increase over non-fair trade shirts.

Question 12

Traidcraft, a fair trade company located in the __________, offers products without certification.

Accepted Answer

Traidcraft is based in the United Kingdom and offers fair trade products that may not necessarily have certification. Traidcraft works directly with small-scale farmers and producers to ensure fair prices and better trading conditions.

Question 13

The stated aim of eShopAfrica is to use technology to develop a ____________________ for traditional African artisans, allowing them to build sustainable businesses.

Accepted Answer

eShopAfrica aims to create a fair trade marketplace for traditional African artisans, helping them build sustainable businesses by ensuring fair compensation and ethical trading practices.

Question 14

In 1995, Ms. Minney formed Fair Trade Company in Japan to show consumers where to find socially friendly products. The Fair Trade Company primarily sells clothing, a product in a highly competitive and price-conscious market. The company's solution to keeping their prices down is _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In 1995, Ms. Minney formed Fair Trade...

Question 15

What subgroup has struggled with participating in fair trade?

Accepted Answer

Women have historically faced challenges in participating in fair trade due to systemic gender inequalities, lack of access to resources, and limited decision-making power in many communities.

Question 16

eShopAfrica is a fair trade e-commerce business founded in 1999 in __________.

Accepted Answer

eShopAfrica is headquartered in Accra, Ghana, and was founded there in 1999.

Question 17

The management of Hindustan Lever decided to invest efforts and financial resources in its "integrated rural development initiative," helping some 600 villagers attain __________.

Accepted Answer

The "integrated rural development initiative" by Hindustan Lever aimed to help villagers attain self-sufficiency, implying that they would be independent and able to fulfill their basic needs on their own, without external assistance. Educational advancement, legal status, and full-time employment are not explicitly mentioned as goals of the initiative.

Question 18

The fourth level reflects the _________ system level of international relations.

Accepted Answer

The fourth level reflects the Macro system level of international relations. This level involves the overall global systems and structures that shape international relations, such as the United Nations, international law, and global economic and political institutions.

Question 19

Several organizations have formed with the sole focus of promoting and monitoring fair trade practices. Which countries do not have organizations that promote and monitor fair trade practices?

Accepted Answer

Mexico does not have organizations that promote and monitor fair trade practices.

Question 20

The key principle(s) of fair trade, as defined by the Fair Trade Federation (2008), are as follows except one:

Accepted Answer

The key principles of fair trade according to the Fair Trade Federation are gender equity, payment of fair price, and improved working conditions. Unionization of employees is not one of the key principles, although fair trade organizations may support worker's rights to unionize as part of their commitment to fair labor practices.

Quiz 15: The Inclusive Workplace: Level Iv: Inclusion Through International Collaborations