Introduction to Globalization Quiz

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What is the primary focus of globalization as mentioned in the text?

Cultural integration only

Integration in social, cultural, and economic aspects (correct)

Integration in human activity only

Economic integration only

Which organization is responsible for setting the rules of soccer and organizing major tournaments like the World Cup?

World Trade Organization

World Health Organization

FIFA (correct)

United Nations

How are new organizational forms influenced by globalization according to the text?

They go global or new ones emerge on the world stage (correct)

They do not change due to globalization

They limit the movement of people around the globe

They only focus on regional issues

Which aspect of global interactions exposes people to new health risks?

Movement of people around the globe Signup and view all the answers

What role does the World Health Organization play in addressing major health threats?

Addressing major health threats globally Signup and view all the answers

In what areas does globalization reflect increasingly common knowledge and awareness according to the text?

In many areas of human activity Signup and view all the answers

What does globalization refer to?

The process of people across large distances becoming connected in more ways Signup and view all the answers

Which example from the text represents globalization through shared consumer experiences?

Enjoying the taste of sushi on different continents Signup and view all the answers

How has soccer become globalized according to the text?

Through the dependence of European teams on South American players Signup and view all the answers

What has significantly contributed to the increase in diffusion in recent decades?

Improvement in transportation systems Signup and view all the answers

How are American fishermen impacted by globalization through the spread of sushi?

They become dependent on the Japanese market for selling their catch Signup and view all the answers

In what way does globalization impact the health of many children according to the text?

It encourages parents to immunize their children against major diseases Signup and view all the answers

What concept is linked to globalism's peripheral concept 'progress'?

Socialism Signup and view all the answers

What is the vision of establishing an economic paradise on earth associated with?

Socialism Signup and view all the answers

What do market globalists believe will eventually correct unequal global distribution patterns?

The market itself Signup and view all the answers

How are freedom, free markets, free trade, and democracy often treated by globalists?

As synonymous terms Signup and view all the answers

What medium frequently places existing economic, political, and social realities within a neo-liberal framework?

Television Signup and view all the answers

What plays a significant role in liberalism, conservatism, and socialism according to the text?

'Democracy' Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons for keeping State interventions in markets to a minimum according to the theory mentioned in the text?

To prevent the distortion of market signals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Neoliberalism as described in the text?

Implementing protectionist policies Signup and view all the answers

What does privatization entail based on the information provided?

Transferring industries from the public sector to the private sector Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for governments to reduce deficit spending according to Neoliberalism?

To prevent inflation and stabilize the economy Signup and view all the answers

Which institutions are mentioned in the text that have been transferred from the public sector to the private sector in the Philippines?

Manila Electric Company and Manila Waterworks and Sewage System Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key reasons for advocating open markets in Neoliberalism?

To encourage international trade and competition Signup and view all the answers

What does the second kind of definition of globalization identify it with?

The process of capitalism expanding across the globe Signup and view all the answers

How is generic globalization different when viewed through the lens of 'Neoliberalism'?

The export of TV show formats is emphasized Signup and view all the answers

According to Lechner (2015), what does the World-System Theory posit about globalization?

Globalization is the expansion of the capitalist system worldwide Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of globalization according to the World-System Theory?

Expansion of the capitalist system Signup and view all the answers

How does the World-System Theory describe the world during Marx's time in the mid-nineteenth century?

Unified via communication and economic exchange networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the central concept in understanding globalization according to Lechner (2015)?

Expansion of capitalism Signup and view all the answers