Ethical Values and Globalization Quiz

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What is a key difference between social media and other media in terms of quality?

Social media is controlled by the government or corporations, while other media is decentralized.

Social media has high variance of quality to low or abusive, while other media has consistent quality. (correct)

Social media requires specialized skills and training, while other media can be operated by anyone.

Social media has a long time lag between media and messages, while other media is virtually instantaneous.

In terms of reach, how do social media and other media differ?

Social media has a decentralized reach with multiple points, while other media has a centralized framework. (correct)

Social media is virtually instantaneous, while other media has a long time lag between media and messages.

Social media can be altered immediately by comments and editing, while other media cannot be altered once created.

Social media is generally available to the public at no cost, while other media has restricted access.

How do social media and other media differ in terms of frequency of usage?

Social media is generally available to the public at no cost, while other media has restricted access.

Social media is mediated by the medium, while other media is controlled by the government or corporations.

Social media has no determined frequency, while other media follows programmed frequency like a TV program. (correct)

Social media requires specialized skills and training, while other media can be operated by anyone.

What distinguishes social media from other media in terms of immediacy?

Social media provides virtually instantaneous communication, while other media has a long time lag between messages. Signup and view all the answers

What sets social media apart from other media in terms of usability?

Social media usability requires modest skills, compared to the specialized skills needed for other media. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes social media from other forms of media in terms of production ownership?

Means of production for social media are typically owned by government or corporations, unlike other decentralized forms of ownership. Signup and view all the answers

What factor differentiates social media from other forms of media in terms of alteration capabilities?

Social media can be edited immediately by comments and editing, whereas other forms cannot be altered once created. Signup and view all the answers

What makes social media distinct from other types of media in terms of public access?

Public access to social media is generally free or low-cost, contrasting with the government or corporate ownership predominant in other forms. Signup and view all the answers

In what aspect do social media and other forms of media differ significantly regarding accessibility?

Accessibility to social media platforms requires modest skills, unlike the specialized skills needed for accessing other forms of media. Signup and view all the answers

How do usability requirements for social platforms differ from those for traditional forms of communication?

Usability requirements for traditional forms necessitate specialized training compared to modest skills needed for operating social platforms. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Truthfulness and Honesty

Defined as no deceit and the provision of factual statements.

Integrity

Involves moral responsibility and remains uncompromised.

Respect

A manifestation of courtesy and goodwill, avoiding tactlessness.

Responsibility

Emphasizes accountability for one’s actions.

Fairness

Signifies impartiality with a strong sense of balance.

Globalization

Characterized by the diminishing boundaries between nations and the enhancement of international relations.
Facilitated through communication, leading to global integration in economic, political, and social partnerships.
Results in interdependency concerning technology, goods, investments, information, and services.

Impact of Globalization

Developed Countries

Advantages: Access to global markets, opportunities for cross-cultural management, enhanced competition, narrowing wealth gaps, increased investments, adoption of advanced technologies, and legal benefits.
Disadvantages: Increased risk of terrorism, job insecurity, price instability, and fluctuations in currency.

Developing Countries

Advantages: Opportunities for poverty reduction, increased employment availability, educational growth, technological advancement, and foreign investment influx.
Disadvantages: Worker displacement, rising unemployment rates, increased lifestyle-related diseases, and cultural abandonment.

Synthesis on Globalization

Primarily an economic phenomenon, concerning the movement of people and products across borders.
Its impacts reach beyond the economic realm, affecting social and cultural domains.
Affects communication through interconnectedness at a global level.

Challenges of Globalization on Communication

Encourages exposure to diverse cultures, prompting a need for understanding the nuances of long-distance collaboration.
Virtual communication facilitates interaction without physical presence, leading to anywhere, anytime connections.
Cultural awareness is essential for effective interaction with various groups.

Digital Divide

Highlights the disparity in access to information media infrastructures across the globe.

Defined as web-based and mobile applications that enable interpersonal interaction and network building.
Functions include:
- Identity: Users’ extent of self-disclosure, such as name, age, gender, profession, and location.

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Test your knowledge on ethical values such as truthfulness, integrity, respect, responsibility, and fairness, as well as the concept of globalization and its impact on international relations through communication.