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Can you help me understand this Management question?

1.)What are the roles of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank? Which of these institutions is more controversial? Why?

2.) What are the basic differences between a democratic and a totalitarian government? Explain how the dimensions of individualism and collectivism play a role in these types of government.

3.) Land and Sea Incorporated would like your opinion about various countries as potential markets and investment sites. What general information can you share with them about assessing the overall attractiveness of a potential country as a market?

4.) Elaborate on the connection made between Protestant ethics and “the spirit of capitalism.”

5.)Discuss some steps an international business and its managers can take to make sure ethical issues are considered in business decisions.

6.)What is meant by the term free trade? Is free trade compatible with the concept of mercantilism?

7.) Explain why there was greater pressure under GATT for protectionism around the world during the 1980s and 1990s.

8.) Despite its advantages, FDI has been described as an “expensive” and “risky” international growth strategy. Other things being equal, why is FDI expensive and risky when compared to licensing and exporting?