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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
Texto associado
“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:
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:
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.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Pontão - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042360
Inglês
Texto associado
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
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:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Pontão - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042359
Inglês
Texto associado
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
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:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Pontão - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042358
Inglês
Texto associado
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
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:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Pontão - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042357
Inglês
Texto associado
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
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?
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Pontão - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Pontão - RS - Professor de Inglês |
Q4042356
Inglês
Texto associado
Publisher cancels horror novel's release over AI claims
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”?
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
Texto associado
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.
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
Texto associado
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:
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
Texto associado
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:
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
Texto associado
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.
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.
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
Texto associado
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)?
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
Texto associado
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.
(_) 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.
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 |
Q4037551
Inglês
Texto associado
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.
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.
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 |
Q4037550
Inglês
Texto associado
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.
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4031855
Inglês
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:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4031854
Inglês
In the sentence “[...] with an even higher increase of 1.85 points in low and
middle-income countries” (l. 07-08), what degree of adjective is “higher”?
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4031853
Inglês
The pronoun in bold “they” in the sentence “They found that each additional month [...]” (l. 06) refers to:
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4031852
Inglês
Which of the following words is a synonym for “undesirable” (l. 01)?
Ano: 2026
Banca:
FUNDATEC
Órgão:
Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS
Prova:
FUNDATEC - 2026 - Prefeitura de Bom Jesus - RS - Professor de Língua Inglesa |
Q4031851
Inglês
Analyse the following sentence based on the text's ideas:
“If global heating continues to worsen, physical inactivity __________ even more common”.
Mark the alternative that correctly fills in the blank in the sentence above.
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