Gr 12 History Ch 6.2: Emerging Economies (BRICS)

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Who are among the diverse stakeholders resisting global capitalism?

Only environmental groups and anti-globalization activists

Labor unions, indigenous groups, local communities, and environmental groups (correct)

Only multinational corporations and governments

None of the above

What can form between diverse resistance groups to address common issues?

Competition to outdo each other

Nationalist movements

New alliances transcending national borders (correct)

Isolationist policies

What is the focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Only economic growth

Environmental sustainability and social inclusion (correct)

Only social justice

Only environmental conservation

What is the growing demand on corporations?

To consider their environmental and social impact (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a consequence of neoliberal policies in both developed and developing countries?

Exacerbated wealth inequality (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has led to an increase in corporate sustainability practices and reporting?

Growing demand for corporate social responsibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for multinational corporations to take action?

Because their operations often have extensive environmental footprints (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant issue in the advancement of IT, particularly in less developed regions?

Disparities in digital literacy (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

Cutting public spending (D) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a consequence of the globalization of IT?

Job creation in tech-driven sectors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critique of neoliberal policies?

They exacerbate wealth inequality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) in various regions?

Increased poverty (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for regions to adapt to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

Significant shifts in skills and education (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of deregulation and privatization in neoliberal policies?

Stimulated economic growth (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary intention of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

To promote economic growth and global market integration (D) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a consequence of the adoption of neoliberal policies in both developed and developing countries?

An increase in economic inequality and social unrest (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge in regions adapting to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

Acquiring new skills and education to support tech-driven sectors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the digital divide in less developed regions?

Barriers to economic growth and global market integration (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of neoliberal policies advocated by entities such as the IMF and the World Bank?

Deregulation, privatization, and reduced government intervention (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the globalization of IT on employment?

Job losses in traditional industries and significant shifts in skills and education (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for regions to adapt to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

Acquiring new skills and education to support tech-driven sectors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) in various regions?

Social unrest and increased poverty (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue that labor unions, indigenous groups, and local communities may focus on in their resistance to global capitalism?

Job security (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a result of new alliances between diverse resistance groups?

Influence on international policies and corporate practices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasize in addition to economic growth?

Environmental sustainability and social inclusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a growing expectation of corporations in response to the environmental impact of global capitalist practices?

To consider their environmental and social impact (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a limitation of corporate sustainability practices and reporting?

Their effectiveness and transparency can vary significantly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can be a role of multinational corporations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

To contribute to the achievement of the SDGs through their operations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial focus of resistance movements against global capitalism?

Environmental justice and social inclusion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of alliances between diverse resistance groups?

Leveraged collective advocacy for policy change (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key emphasis of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Environmental sustainability and social inclusion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a growing expectation of corporations in response to environmental concerns?

Increased transparency and corporate social responsibility (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a limitation of corporate sustainability practices and reporting?

Lack of standardization and transparency (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role can multinational corporations play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

Crucial contributors to sustainable development (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary criticism of the adoption of neoliberal policies in both developed and developing countries?

They have been criticized for exacerbating wealth inequality and undermining social welfare systems. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the digital divide in less developed regions?

Disparities in digital literacy and the capacity to utilize advanced technologies. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement for regions to adapt to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

Significant shifts in skills and education to support the transition to tech-driven sectors. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an intended outcome of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

To make economies more efficient and integrated into the global market. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the globalization of IT on employment in traditional industries?

Job losses in traditional industries. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critique of the impact of neoliberal policies on government intervention in the economy?

They have led to a reduction in government intervention in the economy. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the adoption of neoliberal policies in developing countries?

Social unrest and increased poverty in some regions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a requirement of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

Cutting public spending, privatizing public services, and opening up markets to foreign investors. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Gr 12 History Ch 6.2: Emerging Economies (BRICS)

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Who are among the diverse stakeholders resisting global capitalism?

What can form between diverse resistance groups to address common issues?

What is the focus of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

What is the growing demand on corporations?

What has been a consequence of neoliberal policies in both developed and developing countries?

What has led to an increase in corporate sustainability practices and reporting?

Why is it important for multinational corporations to take action?

What is a significant issue in the advancement of IT, particularly in less developed regions?

What is a requirement of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

What has been a consequence of the globalization of IT?

What is a critique of neoliberal policies?

What is a consequence of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) in various regions?

What is a requirement for regions to adapt to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

What is a consequence of deregulation and privatization in neoliberal policies?

What is a primary intention of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

What has been a consequence of the adoption of neoliberal policies in both developed and developing countries?

What is a significant challenge in regions adapting to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

What is a consequence of the digital divide in less developed regions?

What is a result of neoliberal policies advocated by entities such as the IMF and the World Bank?

What is a consequence of the globalization of IT on employment?

What is a requirement for regions to adapt to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

What is a consequence of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) in various regions?

What is a common issue that labor unions, indigenous groups, and local communities may focus on in their resistance to global capitalism?

What can be a result of new alliances between diverse resistance groups?

What do the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) emphasize in addition to economic growth?

What is a growing expectation of corporations in response to the environmental impact of global capitalist practices?

What can be a limitation of corporate sustainability practices and reporting?

What can be a role of multinational corporations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

What is a crucial focus of resistance movements against global capitalism?

What is a potential outcome of alliances between diverse resistance groups?

What is a key emphasis of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

What is a growing expectation of corporations in response to environmental concerns?

What is a limitation of corporate sustainability practices and reporting?

What role can multinational corporations play in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?

What is a primary criticism of the adoption of neoliberal policies in both developed and developing countries?

What is a consequence of the digital divide in less developed regions?

What is a requirement for regions to adapt to the shift in employment due to the globalization of IT?

What is an intended outcome of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

What is a consequence of the globalization of IT on employment in traditional industries?

What is a critique of the impact of neoliberal policies on government intervention in the economy?

What is a consequence of the adoption of neoliberal policies in developing countries?

What is a requirement of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) implemented by the IMF and World Bank?

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