Globalisation

Question 1

Define globalisation

Answer 1

Increased mobility of goods, services, labour, technology and capital, as well as political systems across geographical boundaries

Question 2

Give an example of economic globalisation

Answer 2

Growth of MNCs accelerate cross-border exchanges of raw materials, components and trade

Question 3

Give an example of political globalisation

Answer 3

Global governance institutions e.g. World Bank to harmonise global economy

Question 4

Give an example of cultural globalisation

Answer 4

Successful Western cultural traits dominate area e.g. Americanisation of Masai Mara

Question 5

Give an example of social globalisation

Answer 5

International migration has created family networks across borders

Question 6

Define glocalisation

Answer 6

The merging of local cultures, ideas and attitudes with globalising influences e.g. McDonalds in Bali serving rice

Question 7

Is globalisation increasing?

Answer 7

• Political events in US and UK, in 2016, indicate people are turning their backs on globalisation
• Migration and trade agreements influenced vote