Globalization

What is globalization?

• The worldwide coming together of countries and nations

• The growth of communication networks

• The exchange of goods and services between countries

• The advancement in technology

What has made the growth of communication networks possible?

• Advances in technology

• Manufacturing products in home countries

• Cultural and economic developments

• Ecological problems

What is an example of globalization?

• Companies manufacturing products in their home countries

• The use of aeroplanes, ships, and lorries to transport goods

• The exchange of cultural goods and languages

• The growth of communication networks

What are some disadvantages of globalization?

• Loss of jobs in industrialized countries

• Increase in carbon dioxide emissions

• Lack of social insurance and health insurance cover

• All of the above

What is a cost factor in worldwide international site competition?

• Climate change

• Global warming

• Ignoring national environmental standards

• Transportation of goods over international borders

What is the main cause of global warming?

• The use of aeroplanes, ships, and lorries

• The increase in carbon dioxide emissions

• The growth of communication networks

• The exchange of goods and services between countries

What is the purpose of globalization?

• To create more job opportunities

• To increase carbon dioxide emissions

• To ignore national environmental standards

• To exchange goods and services between countries

What does the author think about globalization?

• It is neither good nor bad

• It is a positive force for change

• It is a negative force for change

• It depends on how people deal with it

What is the effect of globalization on job opportunities?

• Loss of jobs in industrialized countries

• Increase in job opportunities for locals in economically disadvantaged countries

• Increase in job opportunities for locals in industrialized countries

• No effect on job opportunities

What is the effect of globalization on people in economically disadvantaged countries?

• They often remain poor and lack sufficient insurance cover

• They have the same conditions as people in industrialized countries

• They have more job opportunities than people in industrialized countries

• They benefit from the exchange of goods and services