9. Americans place an exceptionally high priority on ______ whereas many foreigners place more worth on ______.

		a. time; relationships
		b. relationships; time
		c. silence; time
		d. silence; relationships
		e. formality; informality

8. Which U.S. industry is already greatly challenged by foreign competitors?

		a. printing
		b. retailing
		c. retail banking
		d. consumer packaged goods
		e. none of the above

5. Which of the following statements is NOT true?

		a. America's economy is becoming much less American.
		b. A world economy and monetary system are emerging.
		c. Corporations in every corner of the globe are taking advantage of the opportunity to obtain customers globally.
		d. Markets are shifting slowly and in many cases diverging in tastes, trends, and prices.
		e. Innovative transport systems are accelerating the transfer of technology.