Chapter 8 Driving forces of globalisation

Which is one of the driving forces of globalisation?

• Technological advancements

• Economic recession

• Cultural isolation

• Political conflicts

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to globalisation?

• Environmental conservation

• Growth of MNCs

• Developments in transportation

• Developments in digital technology

How do developments in digital technology drive globalisation?

• By increasing cultural barriers

• By promoting isolationism

• By facilitating communication and knowledge sharing globally

• By limiting access to information

What is an example of a development in digital technology that drives globalisation?

• Television broadcasting

• Internet and smartphones

• Typewriters

• Fax machines

How do developments in transportation contribute to globalisation?

• By slowing down the movement of goods and people

• By increasing the cost of transportation

• By reducing time and cost of moving goods and people over long distances

• By limiting access to transportation

What is an example of a mode of transportation that drives globalisation?

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Commercial jet aircraft

• Bicycles

• Walking

How do Multinational Corporations (MNCs) drive globalisation?

• By isolating themselves from global markets

• By coordinating and controlling economic activities across the globe

• By limiting economic interconnections

• By promoting self-sufficiency in each country

What is an example of a Multinational Corporation (MNC) mentioned in the text?

• Neighborhood bookstore

• Family-owned bakery

• Starbucks Coffee Company

• Local coffee shop

How do MNCs function in the context of globalisation?

• As barriers to international trade

• As global 'nerve systems' connecting world economies

• As promoters of cultural homogeneity

• As obstacles to technological advancements

What do the developments in digital technology, transportation, and MNCs collectively do to the world?

• Promote cultural segregation

• Make the world smaller and more interconnected

• Create economic barriers

• Increase isolationism