Module 10- Globalization & multiculturalism

Question 1

What is globalization?

4pts

Answer 1

The merging of previously domestic spaces and issues into one interconnected and multifaceted transnational global village

Described as:
- Growing interdependence
- Increases economic integration
- More interdependent and integrated world economy

Question 2

What are 4 types of globalization?

4pts

Answer 2

• Globalization
• Economic globalization
• Political globalization
• Social or cultural globalization

Question 3

What are 5 drivers for globalization?

5pts

Answer 3

• Market
• Cost
• Competition
• Government
• Technology

Question 4

The only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations.

Answer 4

World Trade Organization (WTO)

Question 5

What are international Non-governmental organizations (INGO’s)?

What are the two things it is also referred to?

3pts

Answer 5

Groups that hold shared values and attitudes about the issues relating to globalization and advocate for changes to improve conditions in developing countries.

• Also referred to as transnational non-government actors (TNGA’s) or transnational social movement organization (TSMO’s)

Question 6

Concept that morality varies from one culture to another and therefore business practices are therefore defined differently from culture to culture.

Answer 6

Cultural relativism