Deck 17: Globalization

Question 1

Which of the following refers to McLuhan's (1964) observation that the world feels as if it is getting smaller?

A) Dimensions of national culture
B) Glocalization
C) Global village
D) Franchising

Answer 1

C
Explanation: The global village is the idea that global media and communications make the world feel smaller, as if everything were closer to us.

Question 2

Robertson (1992) discusses an intensification of ________ whereby communication times decrease and our awareness of the rest of the world increases.

Answer 2

consciousness
Explanation: Robertson is saying that, with journey times shorter and global communication much more instantaneous, we are aware of much more of what is going on across the world.

Question 3

'When American sneezes, Britain catches cold.' Which of the following does this phrase best highlight?

A) International travel means that viruses can now be spread quickly on a global scale.
B) Medical research now involves collaboration between international teams based in different research centres across the globe.
C) The connected nature of the global economy means that problems in one national economy can have knock on effects globally.
D) Winter is at different times of the year in different parts of the globe.

Answer 3

C
Explanation: The global economy is interconnected and, within this, the UK's biggest export market is the USA. So if America 'sneezes' (e.g., its economy has problems) then its demand for imports is likely to drop, and will thus also affect the UK economy.

Question 4

Which of the following are examples of the intangible space of globalization? Please select all that apply.

A) Exporting goods
B) Cyberspace
C) Air travel
D) The media

Question 5

Companies need to own property worldwide in order to become global corporations.

Question 6

The use of call centres in India by UK and American firms is an example of which type of global activity?

A) Subcontracting
B) Franchising
C) Mergers
D) Exporting

Question 7

Sole traders are able to operate on a global scale.

Question 8

A company setting up a factory close to its market in another part of the world is known as foreign direct__________

Question 9

Which of the following can be given as evidence for a standardized, global culture? Please select all that apply.

A) Hofstede's scales
B) English as a global language
C) Global brands
D) McDonaldization

Question 10

Globalization is a process that only began in the past century.

Question 11

The benefits of globalization are evidenced equally across the entire globe.

Question 12

Match the following inequalities or problems with globalization to their most appropriate description.
-The dominance of global media and culture by large Western brands

A) Modern day colonization
B) Anti-globalization movement
C) Digital divide
D) Economic divide

Question 13

Match the following inequalities or problems with globalization to their most appropriate description.
-A series of protests against the dominance of global politics by organizations such as the World Trade Organization

A) Modern day colonization
B) Anti-globalization movement
C) Digital divide
D) Economic divide

Question 14

Match the following inequalities or problems with globalization to their most appropriate description.
-Uneven access to technology, especially internet technology, across the globe

A) Modern day colonization
B) Anti-globalization movement
C) Digital divide
D) Economic divide

Question 15

Match the following inequalities or problems with globalization to their most appropriate description.
-The division of economic wealth and power between the developing and developed world

A) Modern day colonization
B) Anti-globalization movement
C) Digital divide
D) Economic divide

Question 16

Which of the following statements relate to the postcolonial perspective? Please select all that apply.

A) Many global inequalities today are a legacy of the colonial era
B) Global culture is dominated by western languages and values
C) Colonialism happened in history and is not relevant today
D) Management theory is often viewed through the lens of a Western perspective and ignores other cultural perspectives on management

Question 17

Match the following examples of differences between countries to their most appropriate description.
-Barriers which can control or even prevent movement between countries

A) Physical borders
B) Legal differences
C) Linguistic differences
D) Cultural differences

Question 18

Match the following examples of differences between countries to their most appropriate description.
-Regulations which may differ between countries

A) Physical borders
B) Legal differences
C) Linguistic differences
D) Cultural differences

Question 19

Match the following examples of differences between countries to their most appropriate description.
-Areas where misunderstanding or mistranslation might take place

A) Physical borders
B) Legal differences
C) Linguistic differences
D) Cultural differences

Question 20

Match the following examples of differences between countries to their most appropriate description.
-Differences in values and attitudes which might create a different approach to business

A) Physical borders
B) Legal differences
C) Linguistic differences
D) Cultural differences

Question 21

The loyalty of Japanese workers to their organizations could be explained by their low score for __________ on Hofstede's scales.

Question 22

Which of the following can be given as a critique of Hofstede's scales of national cultures? Please select all that apply.

A) Hofstede's research was a large-scale undertaking
B) People have attempted to replicate Hofstede's research
C) The research focussed on just one organization in one sector of the economy
D) Numerical surveys may not be able to capture data rich enough to describe complex cultures

Question 23

HSBC advertises itself as 'the world's local bank,' suggesting that whilst it is a global organization, it adapts its practices to fit different national cultures. Which of the following describes this?

A) Intensification of consciousness
B) Glocalization.
C) Intangible space
D) Disneyization of society