Quiz 1 - Globalization Dimensions

During the pandemic, the Philippines faced a crisis when global oil prices rose sharply. Since the country imports most of its oil, transportation costs and food prices have increased. Which GCI dimension is shown here?

• Trade

• Innovation

• Health

• Infrastructure

A Korean electronics company invests millions to build a smartphone factory in Batangas. This creates local jobs while linking the Philippines more closely to international markets. Which GCI dimension does this represent?

• Capital

• Labor

• Technology

• Natural Resources

During the pandemic, thousands of OFWs were stranded abroad but relied on Facebook Messenger and Zoom to communicate with families. While human mobility was limited, the cross-border exchange of ideas and emotional support never stopped. Which GCI dimension is most evident here?

• Investment

• Trade

• Information

• Migration

OFWs in the Middle East not only send money home but also influence family culture—introducing new food habits, religious practices, and even political perspectives. Which dimension is most dominant?

• Economy

• Environment

• Technology

• People

Filipino nurses in Germany send remittances through mobile apps like GCash and PayPal. The real impact is felt in how billions of pesos flow into the Philippine economy. Which GCI dimension is most dominant?

• Capital

• Culture

• Connectivity

• Commerce

Globalization can be compared to a big neighborhood where goods, ideas, people, and money move freely across countries.

• True

• False

Cutting tariffs and allowing free markets are ways countries can reduce their participation in globalization.

• True

• False

If millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) stopped sending remittances, the Philippines would still rank high in globalization because migration is only a minor part of the GCI.

• True

• False

When the Philippines exports bananas to Japan but imports machinery and luxury cars from Japan, this shows how globalization creates interdependence, since both countries rely on each other’s goods.

• True

• False

A call center in Manila serving American customers reflects globalization under “information,” since workers are communicating with foreigners.

• True

• False