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What is globalization?
What is globalization?
- A process leading to greater interdependence among economic, political, and social units of the world (correct)
- A process of creating barriers between economic, political, and social units of the world
- A process of isolating economic, political, and social units of the world
- A process of accelerating individualism in economic, political, and social units of the world
What are the components of globalization?
What are the components of globalization?
- Economic, technological, and political forces
- Socio-cultural, political, and environmental forces
- Economic, environmental, and cultural forces
- Economic, technological, socio-cultural, and political forces (correct)
According to Akintunde (2006), what are irreversible global trends with great benefits for academic purposes?
According to Akintunde (2006), what are irreversible global trends with great benefits for academic purposes?
- Globalization and cultural exchange
- ICT and globalization (correct)
- ICT and industrialization
- Globalization and urbanization
How can academic libraries in Nigeria contribute to the pool of global information?
How can academic libraries in Nigeria contribute to the pool of global information?
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What does globalization aim to achieve in relation to the people of the world?
What does globalization aim to achieve in relation to the people of the world?
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Definition of Globalization
- Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world's economies, societies, and cultures.
Components of Globalization
- Economic globalization: integration of national economies into a global economy
- Cultural globalization: spread of cultural values and norms across the world
- Political globalization: increasing role of international organizations and institutions
Irreversible Global Trends
- According to Akintunde (2006), four irreversible global trends with great benefits for academic purposes are:
- Digitization of information
- Increased accessibility of information
- Globalization of education
- Increased collaboration among academics and institutions
Contribution of Academic Libraries in Nigeria
- Academic libraries in Nigeria can contribute to the pool of global information by:
- Providing access to digital resources and databases
- Facilitating collaboration and knowledge sharing among academics and institutions
- Developing and promoting local content and research
Aims of Globalization
- Globalization aims to achieve a more interconnected and interdependent world, where people:
- Have increased access to information, opportunities, and resources
- Can collaborate and share knowledge across borders and cultures
- Can benefit from global economic growth and development
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