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Q4042629
Inglês Vocabulário | Vocabulary , Sinônimos | Synonyms ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: Ápice Consultoria Órgão: Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB Prova: Ápice Consultoria - 2026 - Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB - Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês |
Q4042629 Inglês
Analise a frase a seguir:

“Students improve their language skills through practice.”

Assinale a alternativa em que a palavra em destaque pode ser substituída por um sinônimo adequado sem alteração significativa de sentido.
Alternativas
Q4042628
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension , Vocabulário | Vocabulary ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: Ápice Consultoria Órgão: Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB Prova: Ápice Consultoria - 2026 - Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB - Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês |
Q4042628 Inglês
“Technology is playing an increasingly important role in education. Many teachers use digital platforms to share materials, assign activities and communicate with students. However, researchers emphasize that technology itself does not improve learning; it is the way teachers integrate it into pedagogy that makes the difference.” 

Excerto adaptado de BBC News (seção Education)


Assinale a alternativa que apresenta interpretação adequada do sentido da expressão “increasingly important” (1ª linha do texto) no contexto apresentado.
Alternativas
Q4042627
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: Ápice Consultoria Órgão: Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB Prova: Ápice Consultoria - 2026 - Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB - Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês |
Q4042627 Inglês
“Technology is playing an increasingly important role in education. Many teachers use digital platforms to share materials, assign activities and communicate with students. However, researchers emphasize that technology itself does not improve learning; it is the way teachers integrate it into pedagogy that makes the difference.” 

Excerto adaptado de BBC News (seção Education)


Considerando as informações apresentadas no texto, analise as afirmativas a seguir:

I. Professores utilizam plataformas digitais para compartilhar materiais e atividades.
II. O texto afirma que a tecnologia, por si só, garante melhoria no aprendizado.
III. A eficácia da tecnologia depende da forma como ela é integrada à prática pedagógica.
IV. O texto sugere que o papel do professor continua relevante no uso educacional da tecnologia.
V. O excerto indica que professores formados em pedagogia integram melhor o uso de ferramentas digitais às aulas.

Após análise, conclui-se que estão corretas:
Alternativas
Q4042626
Inglês Ensino da Língua Estrangeira Inglesa ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: Ápice Consultoria Órgão: Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB Prova: Ápice Consultoria - 2026 - Prefeitura de São José dos Cordeiros - PB - Professor de Educação Básica II - Inglês |
Q4042626 Inglês
A Base Nacional Comum Curricular redefine a concepção de ensino de Língua Inglesa na Educação Básica brasileira, propondo uma abordagem alinhada às práticas sociais de uso da linguagem. Considerando essa perspectiva, assinale a alternativa INCORRETA acerca do papel atribuído à Língua Inglesa pela BNCC.
Alternativas
Q4042360
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension , Verbos | Verbs , Passado perfeito | Past perfect ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FUNDATEC Órgão: Prefeitura de Pontão - RS Prova: FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042360 Inglês

                        Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims


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¹Buzzy (adj.): Something that is buzzy is getting a lot of attention and excitement, especially online. People are talking about it a lot, and it is popular right now. 


(Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9d44jj24o – text specially adapted for this test). 

In the sentence “Shy Girl by US author Mia Ballard had been scheduled for publication in the US next month, but that will no longer go ahead”, the use of “had been scheduled” serves to: 
Alternativas
Q4042359
Inglês Adjetivos | Adjectives , Uso dos adjetivos | Use of adjectives , Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension , Sinônimos | Synonyms
Ano: 2026 Banca: FUNDATEC Órgão: Prefeitura de Pontão - RS Prova: FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042359 Inglês

                        Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims


TextoArtes.png (590×393)


¹Buzzy (adj.): Something that is buzzy is getting a lot of attention and excitement, especially online. People are talking about it a lot, and it is popular right now. 


(Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9d44jj24o – text specially adapted for this test). 

In the promotional material, the novel is described as a “harrowing tale of survival and revenge” (l. 23). Based on the context of the story and its genre, the underlined word “harrowing” is closest in meaning to: 
Alternativas
Q4042358
Inglês Pronomes | Pronouns , Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension , Pronome relativo | Relative clauses ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FUNDATEC Órgão: Prefeitura de Pontão - RS Prova: FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042358 Inglês

                        Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims


TextoArtes.png (590×393)


¹Buzzy (adj.): Something that is buzzy is getting a lot of attention and excitement, especially online. People are talking about it a lot, and it is popular right now. 


(Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9d44jj24o – text specially adapted for this test). 

Analyze the use of the relative pronoun in the third paragraph. The underlined word “which” (l. 06) refers to: 
Alternativas
Q4042357
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FUNDATEC Órgão: Prefeitura de Pontão - RS Prova: FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042357 Inglês

                        Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims


TextoArtes.png (590×393)


¹Buzzy (adj.): Something that is buzzy is getting a lot of attention and excitement, especially online. People are talking about it a lot, and it is popular right now. 


(Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9d44jj24o – text specially adapted for this test). 

Who does Mia Ballard claim is actually responsible for the use of Artificial Intelligence in the novel?
Alternativas
Q4042356
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FUNDATEC Órgão: Prefeitura de Pontão - RS Prova: FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042356 Inglês

                        Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims


TextoArtes.png (590×393)


¹Buzzy (adj.): Something that is buzzy is getting a lot of attention and excitement, especially online. People are talking about it a lot, and it is popular right now. 


(Available at: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y9d44jj24o – text specially adapted for this test). 

According to the text, what is the main reason why the publisher Hachette cancelled the US release of the novel “Shy Girl”? 
Alternativas
Q4038021
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: COPERVE - UFSC Órgão: UFSC Provas: COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Analista de Tecnologia da Informação | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Assistente Social | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Engenheiro Agrônomo | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Auditor | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Bibliotecário-Documentalista | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Economista | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Contador | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Cardiologia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Cirurgia Geral | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Clínica Médica | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Ginecologia-Obstetrícia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Medicina da Família e Comunidade | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Radiologia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Medicina do Trabalho | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Psiquiatria | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Museólogo | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Nutricionista/Habilitação | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Psicólogo/Educacional |
Q4038021 Inglês
Text 2




Sources: https://www.salario.com.br/tabela-salarial; https://www.indeed.com. [Adapted].
Comparing information from the chart in text 2, select the correct proposition.
Alternativas
Q4038020
Inglês Tradução | Translation , Vocabulário | Vocabulary ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: COPERVE - UFSC Órgão: UFSC Provas: COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Analista de Tecnologia da Informação | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Assistente Social | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Engenheiro Agrônomo | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Auditor | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Bibliotecário-Documentalista | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Economista | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Contador | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Cardiologia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Cirurgia Geral | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Clínica Médica | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Ginecologia-Obstetrícia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Medicina da Família e Comunidade | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Radiologia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Medicina do Trabalho | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Psiquiatria | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Museólogo | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Nutricionista/Habilitação | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Psicólogo/Educacional |
Q4038020 Inglês
Text 1


Popular career choices


Researching popular career choices gives you an idea of the job opportunities other job seekers are interested in. Here are some popular career choices to consider:




Sources: https://www.indeed.com. [Adapted].
All the translations for the words below are correct, according to their use in text 1, except: 
Alternativas
Q4038019
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: COPERVE - UFSC Órgão: UFSC Provas: COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Analista de Tecnologia da Informação | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Assistente Social | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Engenheiro Agrônomo | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Auditor | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Bibliotecário-Documentalista | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Engenheiro de Segurança do Trabalho | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Economista | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Contador | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Cardiologia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Cirurgia Geral | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Clínica Médica | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Ginecologia-Obstetrícia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Medicina da Família e Comunidade | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Radiologia | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Medicina do Trabalho | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Médico/Psiquiatria | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Museólogo | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Nutricionista/Habilitação | COPERVE - UFSC - 2026 - UFSC - Psicólogo/Educacional |
Q4038019 Inglês
Text 1


Popular career choices


Researching popular career choices gives you an idea of the job opportunities other job seekers are interested in. Here are some popular career choices to consider:




Sources: https://www.indeed.com. [Adapted].
Text 1 brings information about:
Alternativas
Q4037556
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FEPESE Órgão: InvestSC Provas: FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Administrativo | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Contábil | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente de Negócios - Analista de Negócios |
Q4037556 Inglês
Advanced Dynamics of International Business Strategy


In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross border value creation under conditions of uncertainty and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.


A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives (I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and strategic alliances.


Institutional theory further underscores the impor tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and normative—that shape organizational behavior across different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging economies often encounter institutional voids, charac terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts, firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting, to compensate for institutional deficiencies.


From an operational perspective, supply chain resil ience has become a critical strategic priority.


Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring, and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness against exogenous shocks.


Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance with the arm’s length principle.


Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations. These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics, enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable predictive decision-making. However, they also neces sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.


Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks such as carbon accounting, circular economy models, and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align with global standards like the United Nations Global Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.


Ultimately, competitive advantage .........................  international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Analyze the following statements according to the text.

1. The increasing complexity of international business strategy is primarily driven by the need to coordinate value creation across borders under conditions of uncertainty and institutional diversity.
2. The Eclectic Paradigm explains that ownershi p-specific, location-specific, and internalization advantages collectively inform firms’ entry mode decisions in foreign direct investment.
3. Institutional voids in emerging markets may compel firms to rely on informal mechanisms such as relational contracting and political engagement.
4. The transition from just-in-time (JIT) to just-in--case (JIC) inventory models reflects a strate gic shift toward lower supply chain resilience and reduced redundancy.
5. Digitalization eliminates regulatory challen ges by standardizing data governance across jurisdictions.

Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
Alternativas
Q4037555
Inglês Vocabulário | Vocabulary ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FEPESE Órgão: InvestSC Provas: FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Administrativo | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Contábil | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente de Negócios - Analista de Negócios |
Q4037555 Inglês
Advanced Dynamics of International Business Strategy


In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross border value creation under conditions of uncertainty and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.


A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives (I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and strategic alliances.


Institutional theory further underscores the impor tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and normative—that shape organizational behavior across different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging economies often encounter institutional voids, charac terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts, firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting, to compensate for institutional deficiencies.


From an operational perspective, supply chain resil ience has become a critical strategic priority.


Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring, and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness against exogenous shocks.


Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance with the arm’s length principle.


Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations. These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics, enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable predictive decision-making. However, they also neces sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.


Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks such as carbon accounting, circular economy models, and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align with global standards like the United Nations Global Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.


Ultimately, competitive advantage .........................  international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Match the terms in Column 1 with their correct definitions in Column 2.


Column 1 Terms


1. Transaction Cost Economics


2. Eclectic Paradigm


3. Institutional Voids


4. Global Value Chains


5. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)


Column 2 Definitions


(_) The absence or underdevelopment of market-supporting institutions


(_) The system of cross-border production and distribution activities.


(_) A framework explaining why firms expand internationally based on OLI advantages.


(_) The costs associated with conducting and managing economic exchanges.


(_) The ownership of business operations in a foreign country.


Select the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.


Alternativas
Q4037554
Inglês Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FEPESE Órgão: InvestSC Provas: FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Administrativo | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Contábil | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente de Negócios - Analista de Negócios |
Q4037554 Inglês
Advanced Dynamics of International Business Strategy


In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross border value creation under conditions of uncertainty and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.


A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives (I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and strategic alliances.


Institutional theory further underscores the impor tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and normative—that shape organizational behavior across different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging economies often encounter institutional voids, charac terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts, firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting, to compensate for institutional deficiencies.


From an operational perspective, supply chain resil ience has become a critical strategic priority.


Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring, and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness against exogenous shocks.


Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance with the arm’s length principle.


Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations. These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics, enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable predictive decision-making. However, they also neces sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.


Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks such as carbon accounting, circular economy models, and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align with global standards like the United Nations Global Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.


Ultimately, competitive advantage .........................  international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

What can be inferred about the role of managers in multinational enterprises (MNEs)?
Alternativas
Q4037553
Inglês Preposições | Prepositions , Interpretação de texto | Reading comprehension ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FEPESE Órgão: InvestSC Provas: FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Administrativo | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Contábil | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente de Negócios - Analista de Negócios |
Q4037553 Inglês
Advanced Dynamics of International Business Strategy


In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross border value creation under conditions of uncertainty and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.


A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives (I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and strategic alliances.


Institutional theory further underscores the impor tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and normative—that shape organizational behavior across different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging economies often encounter institutional voids, charac terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts, firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting, to compensate for institutional deficiencies.


From an operational perspective, supply chain resil ience has become a critical strategic priority.


Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring, and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness against exogenous shocks.


Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance with the arm’s length principle.


Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations. These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics, enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable predictive decision-making. However, they also neces sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.


Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks such as carbon accounting, circular economy models, and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align with global standards like the United Nations Global Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.


Ultimately, competitive advantage .........................  international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Analyze the following case:

A leading agro-industrial firm based in Santa Cata rina—specializing in poultry and pork exports—is fac ing increasing pressure in global markets. Historically, the company has benefited from Brazil’s disease-free livestock status and strong compliance with World Organization for Animal Health standards, enabling access to premium markets in Asia and Europe.

However, recent developments have disrupted its competitive position:

- A major importing country has introduced stricter ESG and carbon-traceability requirements.

- Exchange rate volatility in Brazil has increased f inancial uncertainty.

- Logistics bottlenecks at Port of Itajaí have delayed shipments.

- Competitors from other countries are offering lower-cost alternatives.

Based on the scenario, which strategic response would be most appropriate for the firm at this stage?
Alternativas
Q4037552
Inglês Preposições | Prepositions , Voz Ativa e Passiva | Passive and Active Voice , Vocabulário | Vocabulary ,
Ano: 2026 Banca: FEPESE Órgão: InvestSC Provas: FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Administrativo | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente Administrativo - Analista Contábil | FEPESE - 2026 - InvestSC - Agente de Negócios - Analista de Negócios |
Q4037552 Inglês
Advanced Dynamics of International Business Strategy


In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross border value creation under conditions of uncertainty and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.


A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives (I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and strategic alliances.


Institutional theory further underscores the impor tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and normative—that shape organizational behavior across different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging economies often encounter institutional voids, charac terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts, firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting, to compensate for institutional deficiencies.


From an operational perspective, supply chain resil ience has become a critical strategic priority.


Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring, and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness against exogenous shocks.


Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance with the arm’s length principle.


Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations. These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics, enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable predictive decision-making. However, they also neces sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.


Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks such as carbon accounting, circular economy models, and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align with global standards like the United Nations Global Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.


Ultimately, competitive advantage .........................  international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Study the sentences below and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), based on their grammatical accu racy, vocabulary use, and structural correctness.

(_) There are four prepositions missing in the final paragraph. The most appropriate sequence is: in; on; to; by.

(_) The sentence Hedging instruments are employed by firms to manage risks is correctly written in the Passive Voice.

(_) The word nearshoring, in the fifth paragraph, refers to moving production overseas.

(_) Mitigating transaction costs most nearly means reducing transaction costs.

(_) In the sixth paragraph, the expressions not only and but also, form a correlative conjunc tion pair used to connect two related ideas.

Select the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.
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Advanced Dynamics of International Business Strategy


In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross border value creation under conditions of uncertainty and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.


A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives (I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and strategic alliances.


Institutional theory further underscores the impor tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and normative—that shape organizational behavior across different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging economies often encounter institutional voids, charac terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts, firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting, to compensate for institutional deficiencies.


From an operational perspective, supply chain resil ience has become a critical strategic priority.


Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring, and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness against exogenous shocks.


Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance with the arm’s length principle.


Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations. These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics, enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable predictive decision-making. However, they also neces sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.


Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks such as carbon accounting, circular economy models, and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align with global standards like the United Nations Global Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.


Ultimately, competitive advantage .........................  international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Analyze the following statements according to the text.

1. Isomorphic pressures are pressures to conform to institutional norms.

2. Transfer-pricing is used for cost allocation and tax optimization within multinational firms.

3. The technology most associated with decen tralized and transparent record-keeping is Artificial Intelligence.

4. The shift from JIT to JIC inventory models reflects a focus on risk mitigation and resilience.

5. ESG frameworks primarily address exchange rate policies.

Select the alternative that indicates all the correct statements.
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Advanced Dynamics of International Business Strategy


In the era of hyper-globalization, international busi ness strategy has evolved into a highly sophisticated discipline characterized by the orchestration of cross border value creation under conditions of uncertainty and institutional divergence. Multinational enterprises (MNEs) must navigate complex configurations of global value chains (GVCs), optimizing location-spe cific advantages while mitigating transaction costs, as articulated in Transaction Cost Economics.


A central theoretical lens in this domain is the Eclectic Paradigm, which posits that firms engage in foreign direct investment (FDI) when three conditions are satisfied: ownership-specific advantages (O), location specific advantages (L), and internalization incentives (I). These determinants collectively inform entry mode decisions, ranging from wholly owned subsidiaries to joint ventures and strategic alliances.


Institutional theory further underscores the impor tance of isomorphic pressures—coercive, mimetic, and normative—that shape organizational behavior across different jurisdictions. Firms operating in emerging economies often encounter institutional voids, charac terized by the absence or underdevelopment of inter mediaries such as capital markets, legal enforcement mechanisms, and regulatory agencies. In such contexts, firms may adopt non-market strategies, including polit ical lobbying and network-based relational contracting, to compensate for institutional deficiencies.


From an operational perspective, supply chain resil ience has become a critical strategic priority.


Concepts such as just-in-time (JIT) inventory manage ment are increasingly being reevaluated in favor of just-in-case (JIC) models, particularly in light of disrup tions stemming from events like the COVID-19 pan demic. Firms now emphasize redundancy, nearshoring, and diversification of suppliers to enhance robustness against exogenous shocks.


Financially, exchange rate volatility and cross-border capital flows introduce significant risks. Firms employ sophisticated hedging instruments, such as forward contracts, options, and swaps, to manage foreign exchange exposure. Additionally, transfer-pricing mechanisms are utilized not only for internal cost allocation but also as tools for tax optimization, often scrutinized by regulatory authorities for compliance with the arm’s length principle.


Digitalization and Industry 4.0 technologies—including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are transforming international operations. These technologies facilitate real-time data analytics, enhance transparency in supply chains, and enable predictive decision-making. However, they also neces sitate compliance with divergent data localization laws and cybersecurity regulations across jurisdictions.


Sustainability and ESG integration are increasingly embedded in corporate strategy through frameworks such as carbon accounting, circular economy models, and impact investing. Firms are now expected to align with global standards like the United Nations Global Compact, ensuring adherence to principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.


Ultimately, competitive advantage .........................  international business is contingent ........................... a firm’s ability to integrate strategic, operational, financial, and technological capabilities while remaining adaptive ................... an evolving global ecosystem marked ....................... volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

Study the sentences below and decide if they are true ( T ) or false ( F ), according to the text.


(_) According to the Eclectic Paradigm, one of the OLI components is location-specific.


(_) The concept of transaction costs primarily refers to costs associated with negotiating and enforcing contracts.


(_) Institutional voids are best described as absence of efficient market-supporting institutions.


(_) The strategy most associated with managing supply chain disruptions is downsizing.


(_) The primary purpose of hedging in interna tional finance is to enhance brand value.


Select the alternative that presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.


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In the sentence “Physical inactivity increases the risk of cardiovascular disease [...] all of which shorten life expectancy” (l. 09-10) the relative pronoun in bold “which” refers to:  
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Respostas
701: B
702: A
703: B
704: E
705: A
706: B
707: B
708: D
709: C
710: B
711: A
712: C
713: A
714: C
715: B
716: E
717: A
718: C
719: A
720: D
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