week 6 questions

Question 1

What is the primary objective of the Business Council of Canada (BCC)?

a) To regulate Canadian businesses
b) To promote international trade
c) To represent the interests of large Canadian corporations
d) To provide financial aid to small businesses

Answer 1

c) To represent the interests of large Canadian corporations

Question 2

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) primarily advocates for:

a) Large corporations
b) Government agencies
c) Independent and small businesses
d) International trade agreements

Answer 2

c) Independent and small businesses

Question 3

The role of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is:

a) To promote manufacturing and export policies
b) To provide legal advice to businesses
c) To focus on local trade within Canada
d) To manage the manufacturing workforce

Answer 3

a) To promote manufacturing and export policies

Question 4

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce supports its members primarily through:

a) Direct financial assistance
b) Advocacy and policy influence
c) Providing manufacturing equipment
d) Organizing trade fairs

Answer 4

b) Advocacy and policy influence

Question 5

According to Charles Lindblom, the business sector holds a privileged position in society because:

a) It controls all governmental decisions
b) It contributes to social welfare programs
c) It plays a crucial role in economic policymaking
d) It is entirely independent of government influence

Answer 5

c) It plays a crucial role in economic policymaking

Question 6

Eric Nordlinger’s concept of the autonomy of the democratic state suggests that:

a) States are completely controlled by business interests
b) Democratic states are independent but influenced by various sectors
c) Businesses have no influence on state policies
d) States and businesses always work in opposition

Answer 6

b) Democratic states are independent but influenced by various sectors

Question 7

A key difference between BCC and CFIB is:

a) BCC focuses on international, while CFIB on local businesses
b) BCC represents small businesses, whereas CFIB represents large corporations
c) CFIB focuses on manufacturing, while BCC focuses on exports
d) BCC represents large corporations, whereas CFIB focuses on independent and small businesses

Answer 7

d) BCC represents large corporations, whereas CFIB focuses on independent and small businesses

Question 8

The impact of business interest groups on Canadian economic policy is:

a) Minimal and often overlooked
b) Significant in shaping policies and regulations
c) Restricted to local government decisions
d) Only influential in the financial sector

Answer 8

b) Significant in shaping policies and regulations

Question 9

Business associations in Canada typically use which of the following advocacy methods?

a) Legal action only
b) Policy influence and member representation
c) Direct control over government agencies
d) Focus on international diplomacy only

Answer 9

b) Policy influence and member representation