Understanding Globalization: Concepts and Impacts
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Which of the following best exemplifies South Korea's role in globalization?

  • Its focus on regional trade within Latin America.
  • Its role as a major importer of raw materials.
  • Its export-driven economy and global corporations. (correct)
  • Its large population providing cheap labor for manufacturing.
  • A common criticism of globalization is that it exploits workers in developing nations. Which potential benefit of globalization is most directly in conflict with this?

  • It homogenizes cultures, leading to a loss of diversity.
  • It allows countries to profit from their differing circumstances and skills. (correct)
  • It eliminates jobs in developed nations.
  • It decreases wealth and efficiency in all nations.
  • How does the concept of 'labor market flexibility in developed nations' relate to the debate over globalization's impact on jobs and wages?

  • It demonstrates globalization has no effect on national job markets.
  • It proves developed nations are immune to the negative impacts of globalization.
  • It suggests globalization can cause job displacement, requiring workers to adapt. (correct)
  • It suggests globalization always leads to increased wages for all workers.
  • Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the argument that globalization homogenizes culture?

    <p>A global fast-food chain becomes popular worldwide, displacing local cuisine. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A country is considering joining a major international trade agreement. What is the most likely way it will affect national sovereignty?

    <p>Potentially limit national sovereignty by requiring adherence to international regulations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT a primary driver of globalization?

    <p>Increasing barriers to cross-border trade. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A company decides to manufacture its products in a country with lower labor costs to reduce expenses. This is an example of:

    <p>Globalization of production. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the 'globalization of markets'?

    <p>The merging of historically distinct national markets into a global marketplace. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit for firms that participate in the globalization of markets?

    <p>They can expand revenues by selling around the world. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT facilitate the global expansion of enterprises?

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    A multinational corporation (MNC) aims to standardize its product offerings worldwide to cater to converging consumer tastes. Which aspect of globalization does this strategy leverage?

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    While globalization offers opportunities for firms to expand their revenues and reduce costs, what is a potential challenge associated with the globalization of production?

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    How do firms contribute to the globalization of markets beyond simply benefiting from it?

    <p>By offering the same basic product worldwide. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of company is characterized by having production facilities in multiple countries and typically adapting its products to suit local markets?

    <p>Multinational corporation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Globalization is most accurately described as:

    <p>The increasing integration of national economies through trade, investment, and migration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically considered a driver of globalization?

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    What is a common criticism regarding globalization's impact on jobs and wages in developed countries?

    <p>It can result in job displacement and wage stagnation for some workers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best reflects the debate over income inequality in the context of globalization?

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    How might globalization pose a challenge to national sovereignty?

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    How could cultural homogenization be seen as a potential drawback of globalization?

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    Which of the following does NOT describe a facet of the global business environment?

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    How do political factors influence the global business environment?

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    What role do technological advancements play in enabling globalization?

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    What is most likely to cause a supranational organization to collapse?

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    What is presented as a necessary, but not sufficient, prerequisite to help impoverished countries?

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    Which factor most directly enables companies to outsource service activities to low-cost producers in different countries?

    <p>Advancements in communications technology, especially the Internet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Robert Reich, what is the primary outcome of outsourcing productive activities to various global suppliers?

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    What argument do supporters of debt relief make regarding debts incurred by corrupt regimes?

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    How can the richest nations help the world’s poorest nations, according to the text?

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    Which type of market is typically most global due to universally similar needs?

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    What action qualifies a firm as an international business?

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    A company decides to source components from different countries to leverage specialized skills and resources. What is the most likely strategic goal?

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    Which of the following does NOT represent an impediment hindering the optimal global dispersion of a firm's productive activities?

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    According to this text, what is NOT a fundamental difference that international businesses must navigate?

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    What factor primarily differentiates international business from domestic business operations?

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    Boeing's global web of suppliers, which contributes to a superior final product, exemplifies which benefit of globalized production?

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    How does the text portray the trend of globalization in relation to national differences?

    <p>Despite globalization trends, many profound national differences endure. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What trend is suggested by the increasing shift from outsourcing manufacturing to outsourcing service activities?

    <p>A broader scope of activities being subjected to international competition. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact do high-tariff barriers have on the world’s poorest nations?

    <p>They make it difficult for poor countries to export more of their agricultural production. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what primary way does a global web of suppliers lead to improvements in the 'final product'?

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    In the context of international business, what is the key distinction between a firm that exports goods and a multinational enterprise?

    <p>A firm only needs to export or import products from other countries to engage in international business, whereas a multinational enterprise invests directly in operations in other countries. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A company sources components from multiple countries, but struggles to maintain consistent quality due to varying standards and communication issues. Which impediment to global dispersion does this scenario primarily reflect?

    <p>Managerial challenges of coordinating a globally dispersed supply (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most direct implication of decreasing relevance of national labels on products, as suggested by Robert Reich?

    <p>A more complex understanding of what constitutes a 'national' product (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Globalization

    The shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy.

    Globalization of markets

    Merging distinct national markets into one global marketplace.

    Globalization of production

    Sourcing goods and services globally to leverage cost and quality differences.

    Firm Expansion Opportunities

    Firms can increase revenues and reduce costs by going global.

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    Falling trade barriers

    Reduced obstacles to cross-border trade and investment.

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    Consumer preferences convergence

    The tendency of consumers worldwide to have similar tastes and preferences.

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    Multinational corporation (MNC)

    A company that operates in multiple countries.

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    Born global firm

    A company that aims to operate in multiple countries from its inception.

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    Supranational Organization

    An entity created by multiple countries that holds authority over its member states.

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    Collective Interests

    Shared goals or benefits sought by a group of nations in a supranational organization.

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    Debt Relief

    The reduction or cancellation of debt owed by countries, especially poorer nations, to foster economic growth.

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    Tariffs

    Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries and regulate trade.

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    Free Trade

    A system of trade policy that allows imports and exports between countries with minimal restrictions.

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    International Business

    Any business that engages in trade or investment across international borders.

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    Multinational Enterprise

    A company that operates in multiple countries, often with a physical presence in those areas.

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    Cultural Differences

    Variations in customs, beliefs, and practices that exist between different countries.

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    Economic Systems

    The means by which countries organize and distribute resources and wealth, impacting trade and business.

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    Political Systems

    The structure of government and political practices in a country, affecting international relations and business.

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    India's Global Role

    India plays a significant role in globalization through its service sector and IT industry.

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    South Korea's Economy

    South Korea's economy is heavily export-driven, with major corporations like Samsung and Hyundai leading globalization efforts.

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    Impacts of Globalization on Jobs

    Globalization can eliminate jobs and lower wages in developed nations while exploiting workers in developing nations.

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    Global Inequality

    Globalization has contributed to widening income inequality both within and between nations.

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    Cultural Homogenization

    Globalization can lead to a loss of cultural diversity, creating a more uniform global culture.

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    Global Markets

    Markets that serve universal industrial needs rather than consumer preferences.

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    Outsourcing

    The practice of transferring production and services to external suppliers, often in different countries.

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    Boeing

    An example of a company utilizing a global network of suppliers to enhance its products.

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    Service Outsourcing

    The outsourcing of service activities, enabled by modern communication technology.

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    Global Products

    Products created through the international outsourcing of production processes.

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    Barriers to Trade

    Formal and informal obstacles that restrict international trade between countries.

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    Transportation Costs

    The expenses incurred when moving goods across distances, impacting global production.

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    Foreign Direct Investment Challenges

    Difficulties and risks faced by companies investing in businesses located in other countries.

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    Managerial Coordination

    The challenge of managing supply chains across multiple global locations.

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    Types of Companies in International Business

    Different categories of firms involved in global trade, like MNCs and exporters.

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    Driving Forces of Globalization

    Factors that encourage global interconnectedness, including technology and trade policies.

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    Income Inequality Debate

    Discussion about how globalization affects wealth distribution within and between countries.

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    Cultural Impact of Globalization

    Examination of how global markets influence local cultures and traditions.

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    Sovereignty and Globalization

    Debate on how international business affects national control and decision-making.

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    Environmental Concerns in Global Trade

    Discussion on the environmental consequences of globalization and trade practices.

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    Global Business Environment

    Overall context where international business operates, influenced by economic, political, and cultural factors.

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    Effects of Globalization on Markets

    How globalization influences market dynamics, competition, and consumer behavior.

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    Global Trade Policies

    Regulations and policies that influence how countries conduct international trade.

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    Study Notes

    International Business and Trade

    • The presentation is about international business and trade, including learning objectives, examples (Apple), imports/exports, the 15 richest countries in the world (2023), types of companies, globalization, forces driving globalization, debates (jobs, wages, income equality, culture, sovereignty, and the environment).

    Learning Objectives

    • Identify types of companies active in international business.
    • Explain globalization and its impact on markets and production.
    • Detail the forces driving globalization.
    • Outline debates on globalization's impact on jobs and wages.
    • Summarize debates on income inequality.
    • Outline debates on culture, sovereignty, and the environment.
    • Describe the global business environment and its key elements.

    Apple's Global Impact

    • "User-Centered Design."
    • Globalization: Produce and sell worldwide with little or no modification.
    • Reduces Apple's production and marketing costs.
    • Supports Apple's global brand strategy.
    • Challenges: Higher price.

    International Business

    • Commercial transaction across borders of two or more nations.
    • Imports: Goods and services purchased abroad and brought into a country.
    • Exports: Goods and services sold abroad and sent out of a country.

    Philippines Top 10 Imports/Exports (Data in USD)

    • Imports: Electrical machinery/equipment: $32.5 billion; Mineral fuels including oil: $25.8 billion; Machinery including computers: $11.8 billion.
    • Exports: Electrical machinery/equipment: $43.6 billion; Machinery including computers: $7.3 billion; Optical, technical, medical apparatus: $2.4 billion.

    The 15 Richest Countries in the World (2023)

    • Ranked by GDP. Data points available for each country showing associated values.

    Types of Companies

    • Large companies from wealthiest nations
    • Firms from emerging markets
    • Small and medium-sized companies
    • Multinational corporations (MNCs)
    • Born global firms

    Quick Study 1

      1. The value of goods and services exported globally annually.
      1. A business with direct investments in marketing or manufacturing subsidiaries in multiple countries—a multinational corporation (MNC).
      1. A born global firm engages in international business from near its inception and also does other activities.

    What is Globalization?

    • Trend toward greater economic, cultural, political, and technological interdependence among national institutions and economies.
    • Characterized by denationalization.
    • Different from internationalization.

    Globalization Characteristics

    • Decline in barriers to cross-border trade and investment.
    • Shrinking distance through advancements in transportation and telecommunications technology.
    • Material cultures becoming more similar worldwide.
    • Interdependent and integrated global economic system.

    Opportunities in Globalization

    • Firms can expand revenues through global selling and/or reduce costs by producing in nations with cheaper inputs (including labor).
    • Global expansion of enterprises facilitated by favorable political and economic trends.

    Facets of Globalization

    • Markets: Historically distinct national markets merging into one huge global marketplace.
    • Production: Goods and services sourced around the globe to take advantage of cost and quality differences in production factors (labor, energy, land, capital).

    The Globalization of Markets

    • Lower barriers to cross-border trade and investment make international sales easier.
    • Convergence of consumer tastes and preferences contributes to a global market.
    • Consumer products often used as prototypical examples.
    • Firms often act as both beneficiaries and facilitators of this market trend.

    The Globalization of Markets

    • Companies offering the same basic worldwide products contribute to the global marketplace.
    • Industrial goods and materials serving worldwide needs are usually the most globally oriented markets.

    The Globalization of Production

    • Companies seek to lower overall costs or improve product quality through dispersed worldwide production.
    • Global web of suppliers leads to superior final products.

    Globalization Drivers

    • Declining barriers to trade and investment (eg. agreements like GATT/WTO).
    • Technological innovations (especially in communication, information processing, and transportation).

    Declining Trade and Investment Barriers

    • Barriers to international trade and investment in the 1920s-1930s were formidable.
    • International trade involves firms exporting goods/services to consumers in other countries.
    • FDI occurs when firms invest resources in business activities in other countries.
    • Many trade barriers took the form of tariffs on imported manufactured good to protect domestic industries from competition.
    • Knowledge about trade and international trade agreements is crucial.
    • Many countries reduced restrictions to FDI over the past 20 years.
    • Firms design products, manufacture parts in multiple countries, and export finished products worldwide.
    • Increased number of trade agreements have facilitated trade across borders.
    • The globalization of markets and production, FDI, and imports have caused home markets to face international competition.

    Role of Technological Change (Communications)

    • Microprocessors led to explosive growth in high-power, low-cost computation, leading to processing of tons of data/information.
    • Significant advances in telecommunications technologies.
    • Key examples: satellites, optical fiber, wireless technologies, and the internet.

    Role of Technological Change (Internet)

    • Global Internet user base over 50% of the global population.
    • Internet is now the information backbone for global economies.
    • Internet has made buyer/seller interaction globally easier, regardless of location or size.
    • Easier for buyers and sellers to connect, which has enabled global market expansion and lower costs.

    Role of Technological Change (Transportation)

    • Major improvements in transportation technologies, particularly since the 1950s.
    • Commercial jet aircraft and superfreighters have enabled worldwide transport.
    • Containerization has efficiently decreased shipping costs and facilitated dispersed production.

    Implications for Globalization of Production

    • Reduced transportation costs has facilitated spread of manufacturing facilities globally.
    • Dramatic drop in costs for information processing and communication.
    • Makes globally dispersed productions possible and easier, which further spurs globalization of production.

    Implications for Globalization of Markets

    • Technological innovations have also facilitated globalization of markets.
    • Low-cost global communication (ie. Internet) has created electronic global marketplaces.
    • Cheaper transportation has made it more cost-effective to ship products around the world, and has helped foster global markets.
    • Reduced travel distances has led to more convergence of consumer tastes and preferences globally.

    Changing Demographics of the Global Economy

    • US dominance in world economy/trade/FDI.
    • Roughly half of the globe (centrally planned economies) was unavailable to Western international businesses.
    • Since early 1960s, the US' economic share has declined, while others (particularly China) have grown substantially.

    Changing World Output and World Trade

    • Emerging economies like China, India, Brazil, and Russia have quickly grown.
    • This suggests a decline (relative) in the global output and trade shares of established Western economies.

    Changing Foreign Direct Investment

    • The ease of free flow of goods/services/capital facilitated non-US firms investing more across borders.
    • Investing in other places to meet demands and optimize costs/maximize value added.
    • The desire to move production to major foreign companies.

    The Changing Nature of the Multinational Enterprise (MNE)

    • An MNE is a business with productive activities in two or more countries.
    • The last fifty years saw an increase in non-US MNEs and mini-MNEs.
    • Non-US MNCs: Developed nations companies' international presence will continue to emerge.
    • Mini-MNCs: Small and medium sized multinational firms participate increasingly in international trade and investment.

    The Changing World Order

    • Between 1989-1991, a series of democratic revolutions occurred in the communist world.
    • Many countries from the former communist world made a commitment to free-market economies/democracy.
    • Became opportunities for international businesses for export and investment.

    Globalization and National Sovereignty

    • Globalization shifts economic power away from national governments and toward supranational organizations (WTO, UN).
    • Critics fear that such organizations can limit a nation’s ability to control its own destiny.
    • Economists/politicians disagree, believing these supranational organizations act to serve the collective interests of countries, not undermine them.

    Globalization and the World's Poor

    • Free trade isn't always sufficient to eliminate poverty in developing countries.
    • Debt relief for poor nations can enable them to restructure their economies and promote economic growth.
    • Rich nations can also reduce trade barriers on imports from poor nations to help economic growth, particularly agricultural goods and textiles.

    Debate Over Jobs and Wages

    • Opponents of globalization: Globalization eliminates jobs in developed nations; lowers wages; exploits workers in developing nations.
    • Supporters of globalization: Globalization increases wealth and efficiency; creates labor market flexibility in developed nations; advances developing economies.
    • Differences in average annual income of IT workers in various countries shows a clear picture (eg. US versus Brazil/China/lithuania).
    • Debate over unskilled vs. skilled-labor: Some suggest a decline in unskilled labor income share, but not necessarily a decline in unskilled workers' living standards.

    Debate Over Culture

    • Allows us to profit from differing circumstances and skills.
    • Homogenizes the world and destroys rich diversity of cultures.

    Debate Over Sovereignty

    • Guardian of Democracy: Globalization promotes worldwide democracy.
    • Menace to Democracy: Globalization empowers supranational institutions at the expense of national governments.

    Debate Over the Environment

    • Most international firms support reasonable environmental laws.
    • "Race to the Bottom": Free trade may allow firms to avoid environmental/labor regulations, leading to less environmental protection and labor exploitation overall.
    • Countries get richer, stricter environmental laws may follow.
    • Globalization promotes wealth and technological innovations; therefore this might enable the world to cope with pollution and population.

    Quick Study 7 (General Questions)

    • Concepts of international businesses, how globalization affects these entities, and differences from domestic business environments.

    Global Business Environment

    • Forces of Globalization
    • International Business Environments
    • National Business Environments
    • International Firm Management (Includes relevant sub-topics relating to the different sections listed).

    Figure 1.3 (Global Business Environment Diagram)

    • Detailed diagram outlining the interconnectedness of the different aspects of the global business environment.

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