3.2 IMPACTS

Question 1

3 examples of winners in China and India due to the global shift?

Answer 1

Creating new emerging Chinese markets with businesses looking to expand and grow into all corners of the world

Standard of living has improved, increasing employment opportunities for citizens

Has become a Beacon for global tourism, boosting the countries economy

Question 2

3 examples of losers in China and India due to the Global Shift?

Answer 2

Rising population in the major cities has led to significant environmental problems

Standard working conditions in factories can be low; long hours and poor working conditions

Rising inequality, with the gap between the poorest and richest widening

Question 3

What is the Global Shift?

Answer 3

The international relocation of different types of industrial activity, especially manufacturing industries

Question 4

Why do TNCs locate to vulnerable communities?

Answer 4

The attraction of lower costs and more lenient regulations around health and safety and environmental protection

Question 5

3 negative effects of deindustrialisation?

Answer 5

• Long term unemployment rates for the local economy due to loss of manufacturing industry
• Locals migrating away from the area, leading to traditional communities breaking down
• Decrease in visual aesthetics due to derelict factories and buildings

Question 6

Where are a lot of Chinas factories located?

Answer 6

Guangdong

Question 7

Find examples of deindustrialising in the uk

Question 8

What is a mega city?

Answer 8

one with 10 million people

Question 9

3 Push factors of rural-urban migration?

Answer 9

Fewer job opportunities outside farming

Pressure on families to survive leading to the younger generation seeking new opportunities

Isolation

Question 10

4 pull factors of rural-urban migration?

Answer 10

Improved education opportunities

Wider range of employment opportunities

Greater access to doctors and healthcare

Perception of social cohesion, with more opportunities for entertainment

Question 11

4 social and environmental costs of rapid urban growth?

Answer 11

Inadequate provision of housing (e.g. emergency housing, council housing, temporary shelters)

Limited access to education and healthcare

Pollution of water and air

Loss of farmland

Question 12

Global hub?

Answer 12

A highly connected city or community that has drawn global attention and influenced other places through trade, business, governance, research and education

Question 13

2 natural resources involved in the growth of global hubs?

Answer 13

Coastline location - ideal for trade

Oil resources

Question 14

2 human resources involved in the growth of global hubs?

Answer 14

Skilled labour (e.g. has uni’s)
Large labour force

Question 15

2 ways international migration has contributed towards the growth of global hubs?

Answer 15

Migration of highly skilled and socially influential people who have multiple homes in different places around the world (global citizens)

Migration of both legal and illegal migrants to work in low-wage employment e.g. cleaners, construction or factory workers
e.g. India to UAE, Philippines to Saudi Arabia

Question 16

4 examples of international elites?

Answer 16

Sportsmen and Women
Actors, Celebrities, Film stars
Bankers and Entrepreneurs
Health professionals

Question 17

3 benefits of migration for the host country?

Answer 17

Contributes to gaps in labour markets

Contribute to economy by spending their money of essentials and activities

Migrants can create their own businesses, providing opportunities for people living in the host nation

Question 18

3 costs of migration to the host country?

Answer 18

Pressure on housing as demand rising

Pressure on local health services

Tensions may develop between migrants and local residents

Question 19

3 benefits of migration to the source country?

Answer 19

Migrants send remittances to family

Bring back new skills to their home country to fill gaps in labour market

Reduced pressure on key services due to reduced numbers

Question 20

3 costs of migration to the source country?

Answer 20

Can cause the economy of the source country to shrink due to less people spending money there

Key devices may close due to reduced numbers of

Loss of skilled workers

Question 21

Cultural diffusion?

Answer 21

The gradual spread of culture from an influential civilisation e.g. America

Question 22

Cultural imperialism?

Answer 22

Promoting the culture/language of a nation in another nation, which usually occurs with a larger, more powerful nation having influence over a less powerful nation

Question 23

3 features of the emerging global culture?

Answer 23

Emphasis on consumerism

‘American’ in terms of tastes and traits

A belief in capitalism and person wealth

Question 24

How do TNCs influence global culture?

Answer 24

They play an influence role in shaping a common culture through goods and services e.g. Apple iPhone.
In many cases, TNCs adapt products to meet local market and culture demands e.g. Mcdonald’s is a global brand, but sells locally recognisable products

Question 25

How does the global media influence global culture?

Answer 25

Disney and Marvel broadcast on a global scale e.g. Spiderman is a globally recognised hero. Disneys animated films make $1 billion at the global box office

Media provides a glimpse of other cultures through popular tv programmes e.g. Downton Abbey

Question 26

How does migration and tourism influence global culture?

Answer 26

Traditional cultures move to other countries which is driven by migration and tourism. These people leave their cultural footprint behind on the places they visit

Question 27

Hyperglobalisation?

Answer 27

Different places experiencing a largely westernised global culture caused by the erosion of traditional cultures

Question 28

Why do some people see cultural erosion as a good thing?

Answer 28

Because promoting a global culture prompts freedom of expression, the values of equality and reduction in discrimination

Question 29

2 examples of anti-globalisation organisations?

Answer 29

Green peace
UNESCO

Question 30

5 features of cultural erosion?

Answer 30

loss of language, traditional food, music, clothes