Globalisation Flashcards
What is the process of globalisation.
The process of globalisation is the fact that the world is getting ‘smaller’ and turning into a global village.
What role does technology play in the globalisation process?
Technology enables communication, advertisement and transport.which are crucial to the globalisation process.
How does globalisation effect how we live now to a century ago.
Globalisation has allowed us to
.transport perishable goods from other countries (food, plants ect)
.communicate to people overseas
.better and faster transport
How does globalisation effect global relationships for businesses,organisations and nations
It allows them to communicate cheaply and effectively and move their products quickly between locations at a global level.
What does the terms ‘the world is getting smaller’ and ‘a global village’ mean
It means that the continents are getting closer together in terms of communication
Bad things about working in a sweatshop
Bad and unhealthy working conditions.
Low pay long hours
What is a TNC
A transnational company
What do TNC’s do
They are a large company that does business with companies in multiple countries, but mostly developing countries where they don’t have to pay much for there products to be made.
Name three TNC’s and items or services they sell.
Apple:smartphones
Nike:sport shoes
Disney:Movies/tv shows and merchandise.
What does gdp stand for
Gross domestic product
What is a sweat shop.
A sweat shop is a shop or a factory that has workers working for long hours with low pay and under unhealthy conditions.
