Question 1

The term Saskia Sassen uses to describe the feature of globalization in which households,communities,and even nations are increasingly dependent on women's migration and their subsequent income is ____________________________.

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The answer of The term Saskia Sassen uses to describe...

Question 2

________________ is the process of globalization in which money,information,and people flow around the world without regard for national boundaries.

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The answer of ________________ is the process of globalization in...

Question 3

__________________________ is the economic philosophy that argues for the sovereignty of the free market and proposes that the sole responsibility of a company is to make a profit for its shareholders.

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The answer of __________________________ is the economic philosophy that argues...

Question 4

"Disaster capitalism" refers to the ways neoliberal economic policies,employed by the International Monetary Fund,have actually created poverty in many nations.

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"Disaster capitalism" is a term coined by journalist Naomi Klein in her book "The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism". It refers to the exploitation of natural and man-made disasters by governments and corporations to push through unpopular policies such as privatization, deregulation, and austerity measures. These policies often lead to increased poverty and inequality in affected nations. The International Monetary Fund is one of the institutions that promote neoliberal economic policies and have been criticized for contributing to disaster capitalism in various countries.

Question 5

Grobalization is a term that addresses the process of cultural divergence,whereby there is an increasing heterogeneity across cultures as a result of the globalization processes.

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Globalization is a term that addresses the process of cultural convergence, whereby there is an increasing homogeneity across cultures as a result of the globalization processes.

Question 6

Call centers are an example of "cognitive capitalism," in which labor involves the production of knowledge in a way that is reminiscent of factory work.

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In cognitive capitalism, the focus is on the production of knowledge and information rather than physical goods. Call centers require workers to use their cognitive abilities to address customer concerns and resolve issues, similar to how factory workers use physical labor to produce goods. Therefore, call centers can be considered an example of cognitive capitalism.

Question 7

George Ritzer has labeled the intersection of local cultures and the globalization processes,which results in "something" as ____________________.

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The answer of George Ritzer has labeled the intersection of...

Question 8

The Occupy movement is an example of "globalization from below" because it represents a collective effort to resist the process of globalization.

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The Occupy movement sought to challenge the negative impacts of globalization, specifically corporate greed and inequality, through grassroots efforts and protests. It can be seen as an example of how individuals and groups can organize and unite on a global scale to resist aspects of globalization that they perceive as harmful.

Question 9

The Chicken Maharaja Mac,sold in McDonald's in India,is an example of cultural imperialism and McDonaldization.

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The Chicken Maharaja Mac is an example of McDonald's adapting its menu to local tastes and cultural preferences in India, not cultural imperialism or McDonaldization. This adaptation shows sensitivity to local dietary habits (e.g., avoiding beef) rather than imposing Western food culture.

Question 10

The economic philosophy with the intent to limit extreme economic cycles of "boom" and "bust" through government intervention is ____________________.

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The answer of The economic philosophy with the intent to...

Question 11

The use of "semiotic Jujitsu" in order to intervene in and rework the meaning of advertising of large,multinational corporations is called ____________________.

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The answer of The use of "semiotic Jujitsu" in order...

Question 12

A ______________ is an area that is designated to eliminate traditional trade barriers,but is often a place in which wages are low,work and environmental regulations are minimal,and conditions for workers are poor.

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The answer of A ______________ is an area that is...

Question 13

The branding of products is an attempt to deal with the problem of the "nothingness" that is a result of the global process of consumption.

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Branding is a way of creating a unique identity and association for a product in order to distinguish it from its competitors and create a sense of meaning or value for consumers. This helps to combat the feeling of emptiness or commodification that can result from mass consumption and the accumulation of material goods.

Question 14

Ron Mason developed a theory of workplace democracy in which he assesses the degree of participation along five dimensions.The dimension of ____________ refers to the number and type of issues available for the members of the workplace community to determine.

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The answer of Ron Mason developed a theory of workplace...

Question 15

According to Mason's theory of workplace democracy,the dimension of intensity refers to the extent to which participation has an impact on decisions.

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The answer of According to Mason's theory of workplace democracy,the...

Question 16

Cities such as New York,London,Paris,Tokyo,Amsterdam,Hong Kong,Zurich,and Sao Paulo have become the primary players in the global economy,eclipsing nation-states as the new dominant financial centers that coordinate the flow of money and knowledge.

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These cities have indeed become the primary players in the global economy, as they are hubs for finance, technology, and innovation, attracting talent and investment from around the world. Nation-states still play an important role in shaping the global economy, but these cities have emerged as major drivers of economic growth and development.

Question 17

_______________________ is conceived as a collective grassroots effort to resist imperialist tendencies and provide more possibilities for democratic forms of life.

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The answer of _______________________ is conceived as a collective grassroots...

Question 18

The paradox that occurs when diverse group members minimize their differences in order to adhere to participatory values is a "paradox of structure."

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The paradox described is known as the "paradox of homogeneity," where diverse group members minimize their differences to conform to group norms, not the "paradox of structure."

Question 19

_____________ is the political,economic,and cultural process that involves the intensification of consciousness of the world as a whole,and an increased interdependence between nation states and cultures.

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The answer of _____________ is the political,economic,and cultural process that...

Question 20

According to Deetz,organizations are sites of multiple competing stakeholder interests,including those of consumers,suppliers,and host community,all of which must be coordinated.

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Deetz argues that organizations are not homogeneous entities but rather are composed of various stakeholders with differing interests. These stakeholders, such as consumers, suppliers, and the host community, must be coordinated to ensure the success and sustainability of the organization.

Quiz 13: Organizational Communication, globalization, and Democracy