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What is one potential benefit of globalization of markets?
What is one potential benefit of globalization of markets?
- Increases uneven income streams
- Increases marketing costs
- Reduces buyer preferences
- Creates new market opportunities (correct)
What is an important driver of globalization?
What is an important driver of globalization?
- Increased trade tariffs
- Rising transportation costs
- Falling barriers to trade and investment (correct)
- Decreased digital communication
How does globalization of production benefit companies?
How does globalization of production benefit companies?
- It requires high-cost production inputs
- It allows access to lower-cost workers (correct)
- It reduces access to technical expertise
- It simplifies logistics management
What is a concern associated with globalization in relation to jobs and wages?
What is a concern associated with globalization in relation to jobs and wages?
What role do international organizations play in globalization?
What role do international organizations play in globalization?
Which ethical theory emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number?
Which ethical theory emphasizes the greatest good for the greatest number?
What is a challenge associated with globalization and culture?
What is a challenge associated with globalization and culture?
What is meant by 'greenwashing' in the context of corporate social responsibility?
What is meant by 'greenwashing' in the context of corporate social responsibility?
What is a characteristic of democracies that supports stable business environments?
What is a characteristic of democracies that supports stable business environments?
Which of the following is a defining feature of a centrally planned economy?
Which of the following is a defining feature of a centrally planned economy?
What is a potential downfall of central planning as an economic system?
What is a potential downfall of central planning as an economic system?
In a market economy, which mechanism primarily determines supply and demand?
In a market economy, which mechanism primarily determines supply and demand?
What role do anti-trust regulations play in an economy?
What role do anti-trust regulations play in an economy?
Which legal system is characterized by detailed contracts and precedent-based traditions?
Which legal system is characterized by detailed contracts and precedent-based traditions?
What is a significant aspect of economic freedom in relation to living standards?
What is a significant aspect of economic freedom in relation to living standards?
Which type of law is specifically based on religious principles?
Which type of law is specifically based on religious principles?
What is one benefit of developing cross-cultural literacy for a company?
What is one benefit of developing cross-cultural literacy for a company?
Which of the following best defines values in a cultural context?
Which of the following best defines values in a cultural context?
What distinguishes collectivism from individualism in cultural contexts?
What distinguishes collectivism from individualism in cultural contexts?
How does social status relate to social mobility?
How does social status relate to social mobility?
Which of the following statements reflects how religion can influence culture?
Which of the following statements reflects how religion can influence culture?
What is the implication of different cultures' perceptions of time in the workplace?
What is the implication of different cultures' perceptions of time in the workplace?
What aspect of communication can vary significantly across cultures according to the content?
What aspect of communication can vary significantly across cultures according to the content?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of totalitarian political systems?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of totalitarian political systems?
Globalization of markets increases marketing costs for companies.
Globalization of markets increases marketing costs for companies.
Falling barriers to trade and investment do not influence the drivers of globalization.
Falling barriers to trade and investment do not influence the drivers of globalization.
Globalization of production allows companies to access lower-cost workers.
Globalization of production allows companies to access lower-cost workers.
The debate over globalization includes concerns about income inequality within and between nations.
The debate over globalization includes concerns about income inequality within and between nations.
Digital transformation has no impact on the globalization process.
Digital transformation has no impact on the globalization process.
Flashcards
Globalization
Globalization
The increasing interconnectedness of nations through economic, cultural, political, and technological exchanges.
Globalization of Markets
Globalization of Markets
The trend where consumer preferences become more similar across different countries.
Globalization of Production
Globalization of Production
The process of relocating production activities to different parts of the world to minimize costs or maximize quality.
Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism
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Rights Theory
Rights Theory
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Justice Theory
Justice Theory
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Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility
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Circular Economy
Circular Economy
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Culture
Culture
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Cross-Cultural Literacy
Cross-Cultural Literacy
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Ethnocentricity
Ethnocentricity
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Values in Culture
Values in Culture
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Attitudes in Culture
Attitudes in Culture
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Social Structure in Culture
Social Structure in Culture
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Individualism vs. Collectivism
Individualism vs. Collectivism
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Social Stratification
Social Stratification
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Centrally Planned Economy
Centrally Planned Economy
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Market Economy
Market Economy
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Mixed Economy
Mixed Economy
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Supply
Supply
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Demand
Demand
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Common Law
Common Law
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Civil Law
Civil Law
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Theocratic Law
Theocratic Law
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What is globalization?
What is globalization?
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What is globalization of markets?
What is globalization of markets?
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What is globalization of production?
What is globalization of production?
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What are some factors driving globalization?
What are some factors driving globalization?
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How has digital transformation impacted globalization?
How has digital transformation impacted globalization?
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Study Notes
Globalization
- Globalization is the trend towards greater economic, cultural, political, and technological interdependence among nations.
- Globalization of markets involves converging buyer preferences, reducing marketing costs, and creating new market opportunities.
- Globalization of production involves dispersing production to locations that minimize costs and maximize quality, accessing lower-cost workers, technical expertise, and production inputs.
- Drivers of globalization include falling barriers to trade and investment, world trade agreements, regional trade agreements, other international organizations (like the UN, IMF, and World Bank), global e-commerce, and the internet (intranets and extranets).
Globalization of Markets
- Convergence in buyer preferences around the world reduces marketing costs.
- Creates new market opportunities and levels uneven income streams.
- Local buyers' needs and global sustainability are crucial considerations.
Globalization of Production
- Dispersal of production activities across locations helps companies optimize costs and increase quality.
- Access to lower-cost workers, technical expertise, and production inputs is a key aspect.
Drivers of Globalization
- Falling barriers to trade and investment.
- World Trade Organization.
- Regional trade agreements.
- Other international organizations (UN, IMF, World Bank).
- Global e-commerce.
- The internet (intranets and extranets).
Globalization Debate
- Globalization can harm jobs and wages in some cases, but also improve them in others. Efficient use of resources is a factor.
- Debates surrounding income inequality (within and between nations), culture, national sovereignty, democracy, and the environment affect globalization.
Chapter 2: Ethics, Social Responsibility, Sustainability
- Ethics theories include utilitarianism, rights theory, justice theory, and cultural relativism.
- Business ethical dilemmas present significant issues.
- Codes of ethics, sources of unethical behavior, corporate social responsibility, and the balance between efficiency/profits and social responsibility are crucial topics.
Chapter 3: Cross-Cultural Business
- Culture is the set of values, beliefs, rules, and institutions within a group of people.
- Cross-cultural literacy improves competitiveness and facilitates understanding customer needs.
- National culture, subcultures, physical environment, material culture, values, attitudes, and behaviors all impact business interactions.
- Aesthetics, specifically, influence perceptions of "good taste" in art, expressions, and colors within cultures.
Chapter 4: Political, Economic, Legal Systems
- Totalitarianism involves tight control over people regardless of their support and intolerance of opposing viewpoints (theocratic vs. secular).
- Democracies foster representative governments, promoting freedoms, elections, and protection of rights.
- Centrally planned economies (government control) contrast with market economies (private ownership and pricing mechanisms), influencing economic growth and activity.
- Mixed economies combine elements of both systems.
- Legal systems (common law vs. civil law, theocratic law) shape business practices and trade.
- Considerations include intellectual property, product safety, antitrust regulations, and taxation.
Chapter 5: Economic Development
- Countries are classified as advanced, emerging, or developing based on economic performance.
- National production and unidentified economic transactions play a role.
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Explore the multifaceted concept of globalization, focusing on its economic, cultural, political, and technological dimensions. The quiz covers the globalization of markets and production, along with the key drivers that facilitate these processes. Gain insights into how globalization affects buyer preferences and market opportunities.
