Globalization & Public Administration

What is the primary focus of globalization?

• Political integration

• Social process

• Economic process of integration

• Cultural aspects

Who defined globalization as the intensification of worldwide social relations?

• Martin Albrow

• Elizabeth King

• Anthony Giddens

• Roland Robertson

In what year did the term "globalization" first appear in a publication?

• 1930

• 1970

• 1981

• 1897

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of globalization?

• E-books

• Global warming

• MRT

• Industrial revolution

Globalization is a conglomerate of various multiple units located in different parts of the globe, linked by what?

• Common language

• Common ownership

• Common culture

• Common market

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of globalization?

• Planning to expand business on a worldwide scope

• Developing a global outlook for business

• Nationalizing production facilities

• Global sourcing of production factors

What is one reason for globalization in the contemporary world?

• Increase in local job opportunities

• Decrease in global competition

• Shrinking of time and distance

• Political instability

Which stage of globalization involves a domestic company taking over its own activities in a foreign market?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

At which stage does a company move towards a genuinely global mode of operation?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 5

Which of the following is a merit of globalization?

• Increased inflation

• Higher transportation costs

• Faster innovation

• Lower living standards