week 12 questions Flashcards
What are some factors influencing the future of business-government relations in Canada?
A) Decline of globalization and increase in state capacity.
B) Globalization, neo-liberalism, and the importance of productivity and competitiveness.
C) Decrease in multinational corporations’ influence and Keynesianism.
D) Disappearance of trade liberalization and deficits.
D) Disappearance of trade liberalization and deficits.
What does the Edelman Trust Barometer primarily measure?
A) Economic performance of countries globally.
B) Levels of trust in governments, businesses, NGOs, and media.
C) The effectiveness of marketing strategies by corporations.
D) The gap between rich and poor in different countries.
B) Levels of trust in governments, businesses, NGOs, and media.
What was the ‘Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011’ about?
A) Promoting global trade agreements.
B) A protest movement against economic inequality and corporate influence on government.
C) A movement supporting Wall Street businesses.
D) A campaign for increasing government regulation of businesses.
B) A protest movement against economic inequality and corporate influence on government.
What is the concept of ‘Two Solitudes’ in the context of business and government relations?
A) The idea that business and government operate in completely separate realms with no interaction.
B) A partnership model where business and government work closely together.
C) The belief that both sectors carry out their roles effectively but question the other’s performance.
D) A situation where both sectors are completely aligned in their goals and methods.
C) The belief that both sectors carry out their roles effectively but question the other’s performance.
According to the presentation, how do corporations view their relationship with the government?
A) They feel adequately consulted by the government and have a real impact on decision-making.
B) They believe they understand how government works but are not adequately consulted.
C) They think the government is too responsive to industry demands.
D) Corporations consider the government’s decision-making process transparent and effective.
B) They believe they understand how government works but are not adequately consulted.
What is a key finding regarding the government’s perspective on its relationship with corporations?
A) The government feels corporations are too influential in decision-making.
B) Government officials believe they are open and responsive to industry but are less certain that business understands their decision-making processes.
C) The government considers its relationship with corporations unimportant.
D) Government officials feel completely understood and supported by corporations.
B) Government officials believe they are open and responsive to industry but are less certain that business understands their decision-making processes.
How has globalization affected state capacity according to the presentation?
A) It has significantly increased state capacity in all aspects.
B) Globalization has had no impact on state capacity.
C) It has diminished state capacity, particularly in economic aspects.
D) It has only affected the cultural aspects of state capacity.
C) It has diminished state capacity, particularly in economic aspects.
What role do multinational corporations (MNCs) play according to Wilks’ view?
A) They have minimal influence on global governance.
B) MNCs are seen as governing institutions in the context of globalization.
C) Their role is limited to economic activities without any political influence.
D) MNCs are solely responsible for the resurgence of Keynesianism.
B) MNCs are seen as governing institutions in the context of globalization.
What does the concept of ‘Neo-liberalism’ refer to in the context of business-government relations?
A) A movement towards more government control over the economy.
B) The idea of less government intervention in the economy and free-market policies.
C) A focus on social welfare and government subsidies.
D) The rejection of globalization and open trade policies.
B) The idea of less government intervention in the economy and free-market policies.
How did the 2011 Occupy Wall Street movement influence business-government relations?
A) It led to closer ties between corporations and the government.
B) The movement had no significant impact on these relations.
C) It highlighted concerns about economic inequality and corporate influence on government.
D) It promoted the idea of increased government subsidies for businesses.
C) It highlighted concerns about economic inequality and corporate influence on government.
What is the ‘Elite-Mass Gap’ as mentioned in the Edelman Trust Barometer (2020)?
A) The gap in technological access between elite and mass populations.
B) The difference in trust levels between the elite and the general population.
C) The income gap between the wealthy elite and the general public.
D) The educational gap between different social classes.
B) The difference in trust levels between the elite and the general population.
What was the primary objective of the Federal Government/Industry Relations Survey conducted by the Public Policy Forum?
A) To evaluate the financial performance of corporations.
B) To assess the impact of federal policies on small businesses.
C) To capture the views of government and industry on the evolution and current state of their relationship.
D) To determine the effectiveness of government advertising.
C) To capture the views of government and industry on the evolution and current state of their relationship.
What overriding message emerged from the survey results regarding the performance of corporations and the federal government in their relationship?
A) Both sides believed they were performing poorly.
B) Each side thought they were performing well but had doubts about the other’s performance.
C) Both sides were completely satisfied with each other’s performance.
D) There was no consensus on the performance of either side.
B) Each side thought they were performing well but had doubts about the other’s performance.
What common ground was found between government and corporate respondents in the survey?
A) Agreement on reducing the size of the government.
B) Both found the pace of government decision-making too slow.
C) Consensus on increasing corporate taxes.
D) Both agreed on the effectiveness of current lobbying practices.
B) Both found the pace of government decision-making too slow.
How has the relationship between Canadian corporations and the federal government evolved in recent years?
A) It has remained static with no significant changes.
B) The relationship has become more contentious.
C) There has been a shift towards more organized consultative processes.
D) Corporations have become less involved in policy development.
C) There has been a shift towards more organized consultative processes.
