Globalisation

Question 1

Globalisation

Answer 1

is the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of the world, economically, socially, politically and culturally.

Question 2

The frictional effect of distance

Answer 2

” suggests that areas that are closer together are more likely to interact, whereas areas further away are less likely to interact with each other.

Question 3

Time-space compression

Answer 3

describes how places have become ever closer through increased global connectivity

Question 4

Factors effecting time space compression

Answer 4

Transport
Containerisation
Global brands
Technology
Social media
Decentralised manufacturing (“global shift”)

Question 5

Advantages of globalisation

Answer 5

Easier connection of places which means places that felt isolated no longer feel isolated and connected into the global village

Cheaper and Easier trade which allows for introduction of goods from new cultures into a place which may start a sense of excitement to locals

May introduce new industry into an area (improved technology connections) will reduce unemployment and alleviate poverty

Question 6

Disadvantages of globalisation

Answer 6

Locals may longer not feel at home and may start to feel negatively about the place as changes occur

Increase in clone towns
Large TNCs may drive out local
businesses

places lose their sense of uniqueness