MIDTERM REVIEW - GE3: THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

The following are the Institutional Goals of STCAST, EXCEPT;

• Provide a quality, industry-needed, and tailor-fit education program.

• Espousing and Educational and cultural excellence.

• Graduates know the value and self-discipline as a primary requisite in all disciples towards self and social development

• Implement programs for community improvement and development.

What is the vision of STCAST?

• To become the premier local institution in Davao del Norte.

• To become the premier local institution in the Philippines.

• To become the premier local institution in Asia.

• To become the premier local institution in Southeast Asia.

What are the values of Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology?

• Efficiency, Excellence, Preservation, Humanity, Integrity

• Efficiency, Excellence, Perseverance, Humaneness, Integrity

• Efficacy, Excellence, Perseverance, Humanity, Integrity

• Efficacy, Excellence, Preservation, Humaneness, Integrity

Nathalie is a student of STCAST and found a wallet in the stairway. Without any hesitation, she returned the wallet to its owner who happens to be her college instructor. Which of the values of Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences and Technology does Nathalie possess?

• Efficacy

• Preservation

• Excellence

• Integrity

Which of the following statements best explains the concept of globalization as described?

• Globalization is the process of reducing cultural differences by enforcing a single global culture.

• Globalization refers to the increasing interaction and integration among people, states, or countries, primarily through the international flow of money, ideas, and culture.

• Globalization is solely concerned with economic aspects and does not impact social or cultural dimensions.

• Globalization is the process of creating uniform laws and policies across all countries.

You are tasked with developing a new transportation system in a city that has recently opened up to international trade and tourism due to globalization. Based on the impact of globalization on technology, which of the following innovations would you most likely prioritize to meet the needs of this global interaction?

• Establishing a traditional horse-drawn carriage service for tourists.

• Implementing a localized postal service without online tracking.

• Developing an advanced Light Rail Transit (LRT) system to connect key areas of the city.

• Creating a city-wide bicycle rental system with no digital booking options.

Imagine you are an urban planner tasked with designing a new global city that maximizes the benefits of globalization. Considering the rapid shrinking of time and distance due to advanced technology, which of the following innovative projects would you propose to enhance the city's global connectivity?

• Design a local-only public transport system with limited connectivity to international hubs.

• Create a digital marketplace that restricts transactions to local currencies and regional products only.

• Develop an integrated high-speed transportation network that links the city directly to major global markets, complemented by a digital platform that facilitates instant international trade and communication.

• Establish a series of traditional market stalls focusing on regional crafts, with minimal use of technology.

Who popularized the term "globalization" in the late 1980s by introducing it to the mainstream business audience?

• Peter Drucker

• Milton Friedman

• Theodore Levitt

• Michael Porter

Who defined globalization as the processes by which the people of the world are incorporated into a single world society?

• Immanuel Wallerstein

• Anthony Giddens

• Martin Albrow and Elizabeth King

• David Held

Given the definition of globalization as the free movement of goods, services, and people across the world in a seamless and integrated manner, which of the following scenarios best illustrates a challenge to this concept?

• A. A country eliminates tariffs on imported goods, allowing cheaper foreign products to enter the market.

• B. A company opens new offices in multiple countries, enabling employees to work from any location.

• C. A government imposes strict immigration controls, limiting the movement of people into the country.

• D. A multinational corporation adopts a global supply chain, sourcing materials from various countries.