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What is globalization primarily about?

  • The reduction of trade liberalization across countries
  • The restriction of goods and services across national borders
  • The decrease in foreign direct investment
  • The increasing integration and interdependence of economies and societies around the world (correct)
  • What is one of the key drivers of globalization?

  • Decrease in international trade
  • Reduction in foreign direct investment
  • Advancements in technology (correct)
  • Increase in tariffs and quotas
  • What is a characteristic of globalization?

  • Growth in exports and imports of goods and services (correct)
  • Decrease in international trade
  • Reduction in foreign direct investment
  • Increase in tariffs and quotas
  • What is a result of globalization on business?

    <p>New market opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of globalization for companies?

    <p>More competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is facilitated by globalization?

    <p>Exchange of ideas, cultures, and values across nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Globalization

    Definition

    • Globalization refers to the increasing integration and interdependence of economies and societies around the world.
    • It involves the free flow of goods, services, ideas, and capital across national borders.

    Key Drivers

    • Advancements in technology: Improved communication, transportation, and information technologies have reduced transaction costs and increased connectivity.
    • Trade liberalization: Reduction of tariffs, quotas, and other trade barriers has increased international trade.
    • Investment and outsourcing: Multinational corporations (MNCs) have expanded their operations globally, seeking lower production costs and new markets.

    Characteristics

    • Increased international trade: Growth in exports and imports of goods and services.
    • Foreign direct investment (FDI): MNCs invest in foreign countries to establish operations or acquire assets.
    • Global supply chains: Companies source materials, components, and services from around the world.
    • Cultural exchange: Globalization has facilitated the exchange of ideas, cultures, and values across nations.

    Impacts on Business

    • New market opportunities: Globalization offers access to new customers, markets, and resources.
    • Increased competition: Companies face competition from foreign firms, leading to increased pressure to innovate and reduce costs.
    • Diversification of supply chains: Companies can source materials and services from a global network of suppliers.
    • Challenges in managing global operations: Companies must navigate different cultural, legal, and regulatory environments.

    Impacts on Society

    • Economic growth: Globalization can lead to increased economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards.
    • Income inequality: Globalization can exacerbate income inequality within and between countries.
    • Cultural homogenization: The spread of global brands and cultures can lead to the loss of local traditions and cultural diversity.
    • Environmental concerns: Globalization can lead to increased environmental degradation and resource depletion.

    Globalization

    Definition and Drivers

    • Globalization refers to the increasing integration and interdependence of economies and societies worldwide, involving the free flow of goods, services, ideas, and capital across national borders.
    • Key drivers include advancements in technology, trade liberalization, and investment and outsourcing by multinational corporations (MNCs).

    Key Characteristics

    International Trade and Investment

    • Growth in exports and imports of goods and services
    • Foreign direct investment (FDI) by MNCs to establish operations or acquire assets in foreign countries
    • Global supply chains, where companies source materials, components, and services from around the world

    Cultural Exchange

    • Facilitated exchange of ideas, cultures, and values across nations

    Impacts on Business

    Opportunities and Challenges

    • Access to new customers, markets, and resources
    • Increased competition from foreign firms, leading to pressure to innovate and reduce costs
    • Diversification of supply chains through global sourcing
    • Challenges in managing global operations, including navigating different cultural, legal, and regulatory environments

    Impacts on Society

    Economic and Social Consequences

    • Economic growth, job creation, and improved living standards
    • Exacerbation of income inequality within and between countries
    • Cultural homogenization, leading to the loss of local traditions and cultural diversity
    • Environmental concerns, including increased degradation and resource depletion

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