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According to Thomas Larsson, what effect does globalization have on the world?
According to Thomas Larsson, what effect does globalization have on the world?
- Isolates countries from one another.
- Makes the world feel smaller, shrinking distances. (correct)
- Increases the physical size of the world.
- Slows down the pace of life and interactions.
Globalization has a single, universally agreed-upon definition.
Globalization has a single, universally agreed-upon definition.
False (B)
What term did Martin Khor use to describe globalization in 1995, highlighting its historical impact?
What term did Martin Khor use to describe globalization in 1995, highlighting its historical impact?
colonization
David Harvey described globalization as the ______ of time and space.
David Harvey described globalization as the ______ of time and space.
Match the author with their description of globalization:
Match the author with their description of globalization:
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an aspect of globalization?
Which of the following is NOT typically considered an aspect of globalization?
According to the content, globalization solely results in positive outcomes such as development and progress for all nations involved.
According to the content, globalization solely results in positive outcomes such as development and progress for all nations involved.
According to the provided text, what factors influence an individual's understanding or definition of globalization?
According to the provided text, what factors influence an individual's understanding or definition of globalization?
According to Kenichi Ohmae, globalization signifies the onset of a ______ world.
According to Kenichi Ohmae, globalization signifies the onset of a ______ world.
Which concept is most closely related to the idea that globalization allows someone on one side of the world to easily interact with someone on the other side for mutual benefit?
Which concept is most closely related to the idea that globalization allows someone on one side of the world to easily interact with someone on the other side for mutual benefit?
Flashcards
Globalization
Globalization
The increasing interconnectedness among countries, diffusion of values, beliefs, practices, and technology, and a continuous exchange of goods and services.
Globalization (Larsson's Definition)
Globalization (Larsson's Definition)
Increasing ease with which someone on one side of the world can interact, to mutual benefit, with someone on the other side of the world.
Globalization (Harvey's Definition)
Globalization (Harvey's Definition)
The compression of time and space, where distances feel shorter and interactions are quicker.
Globalization (Ohmae's Definition)
Globalization (Ohmae's Definition)
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What is Globalization?
What is Globalization?
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Globalization Interpretation
Globalization Interpretation
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Globalization (Steger's Definition)
Globalization (Steger's Definition)
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Globalization Components
Globalization Components
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Globalization (Khor's Definition)
Globalization (Khor's Definition)
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Study Notes
Defining Globalization
- Globalization has been defined in various ways, including as a process, a concept, and an ideology.
- Its definition varies depending on the field, situation, or event (Al-Rodhan, 2006).
- Meaning can reflect political, cultural, and historical viewpoints.
- Globalization is a set of complex social processes altering current conditions based on the modern system of independent nation-states (Steger, 2005).
- It includes economic integration, policy transfer, knowledge transmission, cultural stability, power relations, and the establishment of a global market free from socio-political control.
- Globalization has been defined over the years as integration, cooperation, development, progress, colonialism, regression, and destabilization.
- Political ideology, geographic location, social status, cultural background, and ethnic/religious affiliation influence an individual's understanding.
- Martin Khor (1995) referred to globalization as colonization, leaving political, cultural, historical, and economic influences.
- Thomas Larsson (2001) stated that globalization shrinks the world by shortening distances.
- There is increasing ease of interaction between people on opposite sides of the world.
- David Harvey (1989) defined globalization as the compression of time and space.
- Globalization facilitates convenience via technological innovations.
- Kenichi Ohmae (1992) described globalization as the onset of a borderless world.
- It increases interconnectedness among countries, diffuses values, beliefs, practices, and technology, and fosters the continuous exchange of goods and services.
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