LU13 & LU15: Globalisation & Information Society

What is the main driver of globalisation in recent decades?

• A. War & Conflict

• B. Traditional Agriculture

• C. Advances in Communication & Transport

• D. Decrease in Internet Users

What is cultural imperialism?

• A. Sharing of culture equally

• B. Local culture dominating foreign ones

• C. Stronger cultures dominating weaker ones through media

• D. Cultural independence through globalisation

Which company is NOT typically a global media conglomerates?

• 1. Disney

• B. Netflix

• C. Alphabet

• D. Tesco

What best describes the digital divide?

• A. Globalisation impact's in fast food

• B. The difference in tech access between rich & poor

• C. The distance between developed countries

• D. Fast internet speed worldwide

In Webster's economic definition of an information society, a key focus is:

• A. National income from agriculture

• B. Number of radio stations

• C. Proportion of GDP from information sectors

• D. Size of rural population

Which of the following is a criticism of globalisation?

• A. Easier travel

• B. Increased cultural diversity

• C. Homogenisation of media

• D. Growth in international business

Which definition of an information society focuses on job types?

• A. Economic

• B. Technological

• C. Occupational

• D. Geographic

What sector is growing fastest in information societies?

• A. Farming

• B. Manufacturing

• C. Oil & gas

• D. Service & digital economy

Which is a positive impact of globalisation?

• A. Cultural loss

• B. Economic interdependence

• C. Information overload

• D. Surveillance

What event accelerated global digital connectivity the most in recent years?

• A. COVID-19

• Dot-com crash

• C. World War II

• D. Financial crisis