Question 1
Which of the following statements about the English language is most likely NOT true?
◦ Many MNEs from non-English speaking countries use English as their operating language.
◦ English is the official national language in most countries where FDI is encouraged.
◦ A large portion of MNEs are headquartered in English-speaking countries.
◦ The largest portion of global output is in English-speaking countries.
Question 2
Although English is referred to as the "international language of business,"________.
◦ companies headquartered outside English-speaking countries all use their official language as their operating language
◦ there is a growing disagreement over which version of English to use, e.g. British, American, or Australian
◦ monolingual English speakers may experience more difficulty in the future in communicating on a worldwide basis
◦ it is less frequently used than French in international business
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