Globalization Year 9 Edexcel Curriculum

What impact does globalization have on communication?

• Limited access to information and technology

• Decreased connectivity among people from different regions

• Increased interconnectedness through social media and digital platforms

• Preservation of local languages and dialects

How has globalization influenced the job market?

• Increased job security due to protectionist policies

• Decreased job opportunities as local industries face competition

• Limited career options with a focus on local employment

• Expanded job opportunities with the rise of multinational corporations

What is one way migration of skilled workers can impact local communities?

• It can lead to a decrease in unemployment rates within the community

• It can result in a brain drain, where skilled workers leave for better opportunities elsewhere

• It can increase cultural exchange and diversity within the community

• It can lead to increased investment in local businesses and infrastructure

How has globalization impacted the availability of consumer goods worldwide?

• Increased prices due to import tariffs

• Limited choices as local products dominate markets

• Expanded choices with access to a wide variety of products from different countries

• Decreased quality as local production is prioritized

Which of the following is an example of cultural globalization?

• The rise of fast-food chains serving traditional dishes

• Preservation of traditional festivals and customs

• Decrease in international travel and tourism

• Dominance of one culture over others in media and entertainment

How might the recruitment of healthcare workers from the Philippines benefit both the healthcare system of the Philippines and that of the United States?

• By worsening healthcare infrastructure in the Philippines and improving it in the United States

• By increasing unemployment rates in the Philippines and decreasing them in the United States

• By providing better career opportunities for Filipino healthcare workers and addressing staffing shortages in the United States

• By reducing healthcare access for Filipino citizens and improving it for American citizens

Why might a country like Canada rely on migrant workers in its healthcare sector?

• Due to surplus local workforce leading to unemployment

• To maintain cultural uniformity within their healthcare facilities

• To address shortages in specialized healthcare fields like nursing and geriatrics

• To limit access to healthcare services for certain populations

How does the migration of skilled healthcare workers from developing countries to more developed ones impact local healthcare systems?

• It improves healthcare access and quality in developing countries

• It exacerbates existing staffing shortages and weakens healthcare systems in developing countries

• It has no impact on local healthcare systems

• It leads to better collaboration and knowledge exchange between healthcare professionals globally

How do globalized markets affect locally produced goods?

• They become more competitive due to increased exposure

• They may face challenges from cheaper imported alternatives

• They can gain wider distribution and access to international markets

• They might experience a decline in demand as consumers opt for foreign brands

In what ways can the migration of healthcare workers impact the healthcare delivery system of a country like India?

• By decreasing the quality of life for local healthcare professionals

• By increasing healthcare accessibility for rural populations

• By contributing to brain drain and exacerbating existing staffing shortages

• By fostering cultural exchange and diversity within healthcare facilities