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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the increasing integration of production and markets due to globalization?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the increasing integration of production and markets due to globalization?
- A small business owner imports handcrafted goods from a neighboring country to sell in their boutique store.
- A government imposes tariffs on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.
- A local bakery sources wheat from a nearby farm to produce bread for the community.
- A multinational corporation establishes a car manufacturing plant in India, producing cars for the local market and exporting components to its factories worldwide. (correct)
Which factor primarily drives the movement of people between countries in the context of globalization?
Which factor primarily drives the movement of people between countries in the context of globalization?
- Cultural exchange programs organized by international organizations.
- Forced migration due to political conflicts and persecution.
- Mandatory government relocation programs.
- The pursuit of better income, job opportunities, and education. (correct)
Considering the role of MNCs in globalization, what is the most likely strategy they employ to reduce production costs?
Considering the role of MNCs in globalization, what is the most likely strategy they employ to reduce production costs?
- Establishing production facilities in countries with lower labor and resource costs. (correct)
- Focusing solely on domestic markets to avoid the complexities of international trade.
- Lobbying governments to implement protectionist trade policies.
- Investing in research and development to create innovative products within their home country.
Which of the following is the most direct consequence of increased foreign investment and trade, as facilitated by MNCs?
Which of the following is the most direct consequence of increased foreign investment and trade, as facilitated by MNCs?
What distinguishes globalization from simple international trade agreements?
What distinguishes globalization from simple international trade agreements?
Flashcards
Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
Multinational Corporations (MNCs)
Companies that operate in multiple countries to find cheaper production locations.
Foreign Investment
Foreign Investment
When MNCs invest money in other countries.
Foreign Trade
Foreign Trade
The exchange of goods and services between countries.
Globalisation
Globalisation
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International Migration
International Migration
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Study Notes
- Multinational corporations (MNCs) seek inexpensive locations worldwide for production.
- Foreign investment by MNCs in these countries is increasing.
- Foreign trade between countries is rapidly increasing.
- A significant portion of foreign trade is controlled by MNCs.
- Ford's car manufacturing plant in India produces cars for the Indian market, exports cars to other developing countries, and exports car components to its factories worldwide.
- Greater foreign investment and trade leads to greater integration of production and markets across countries.
- Globalisation is the rapid integration or interconnection between countries.
- MNCs play a major role in globalisation.
- An increasing amount of goods, services, investments, and technology are moving between countries.
- Most regions of the world are more interconnected now than in previous decades.
- Countries are connected through the movement of people seeking better income, jobs, or education.
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Globalization refers to the rapid integration or interconnectedness between countries. Multinational corporations play a major role in globalisation by seeking inexpensive locations worldwide for production and increasing foreign investment in different countries. This integration involves the movement of goods, services, investments, and technology between countries.
