*3 Spatial Trends

Question 1

regional specialization of economic activities within national
economies (i.e. production of specific commodities, mainly related to primary economic
activities)

Answer 1

International Division of Labour

Question 2

reorganization of the spatial divisions of labour (pattern
of specialization) from the national to the global scale, based on international production and
marketing systems.

Answer 2

New international division of labour

Question 3

the use of multiple sources in different countries for components of a
particular product that is assembled elsewhere

Answer 3

global sourcing

Question 4

former peripheral countries which have acquired a
significant industrial (manufacturing) sector.

Answer 4

NICs - Newly Industrializing Countries

Question 5

South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong (older Asian NICs)

Answer 5

Four Tigers

Question 6

Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and China (newer Asian NICs).

Answer 6

Little Dragons

Question 7

Private investment by a firm (usually a TNC) from one
country into a firm in another country with the aim of gaining production (and management)
control.

Answer 7

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

Question 8

Major node for international decision-making, finance, specialized/advanced
services, innovation, production, and marketing (as well as a market).

Answer 8

Global City