Question 1

Which perspective in the globalization debate takes a middle position and sees many old patterns persisting while the broader global order is transforming in a dynamic process that is open to influence and change?
A) the skeptics
B) the hyperglobalizers
C) the critics
D) the transformationalists

Accepted Answer

The perspective that takes a middle position and sees many old patterns persisting while the broader global order is transforming in a dynamic process that is open to influence and change is the transformationalists perspective.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best example of a transnational corporation?
A) a software company in Silicon Valley that employs about 200 people from around the United States,using telecommuting technology
B) College Cleaners,the janitorial service that cleans the university buildings
C) Gooden,Brogan,Cangas,and Romero,a law firm with 2,000 employees in 3 countries
D) Max's Grille and Bar,a small bistro about 2 miles from your house

Accepted Answer

Gooden,Brogan,Cangas,and Romero is the best example of a transnational corporation as it has operations and employees in multiple countries.

Question 3

Globalization has the biggest impact on work patterns through:
A) preventing new patterns of international trade
B) a move toward an industrial economy
C) the growth of service sector jobs
D) the increase of the minimum wage

Accepted Answer

Globalization has led to the growth of the service sector as companies outsource jobs to cheaper labor markets, particularly in developing countries. This has also led to changes in work patterns, such as remote work and dependence on technology for communication and collaboration across borders. The other choices do not accurately reflect the impact of globalization on work patterns.

Question 4

According to globalization skeptics,compared with patterns of trade a century ago:
A) the world economy has not changed much
B) the world economy is more global and less regionalized
C) the world economy is less global and more regionalized
D) there is less trade because there are too many types of currency

Accepted Answer

Globalization skeptics argue that the world economy is less global and more regionalized than it was a century ago. They assert that regional trading blocs have become more prominent, and many countries have become more protectionist in their policies. Therefore, the world economy is less integrated and globally connected than it was in the past.

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered a manufactured risk,according to German sociologist Ulrich Beck?
A) Florida being pummeled with four hurricanes during 2004
B) the 1979 Three Mile Island nuclear disaster in Pennsylvania
C) the devastation Hurricane Katrina caused
D) the smog and toxic gases released by the eruption of Washington State's Mount St.Helens in 1980 and 2004

Accepted Answer

According to Ulrich Beck, a manufactured risk is a risk that is created by human activity such as technology or industry. The Three Mile Island nuclear disaster was caused by human error and falls under this category. The other options are natural disasters or events caused by geologic activity and are not considered manufactured risks.

Question 6

Which perspective on globalization,exemplified by Kenichi Ohmae,argues that globalization is producing a borderless world in which national governments are no longer in control of their own economies?
A) the skeptics
B) the hyperglobalizers
C) the transformationalists
D) the critics

Accepted Answer

The perspective exemplified by Kenichi Ohmae is that of hyperglobalizers, who argue that globalization is leading to the erosion of national sovereignty and creating a borderless world where global market forces have more power than governments.

Question 7

Jon and Huong are friends attending college in different states.They keep in contact through e-mail,texting,and social networking Web sites.Based on this example,technology has the capacity to do what?
A) overcome cultural differences
B) link economic and cultural gains
C) overcome the move toward the service economy
D) compress time and space

Accepted Answer

Technology has the capacity to compress time and space, allowing people to communicate and interact with each other despite geographic distances. In this example, Jon and Huong are able to maintain their friendship and keep in contact despite attending college in different states, thanks to the use of technology such as e-mail, texting, and social networking websites.

Question 8

In the past,humans experienced famine and floods,or __________; today,because of globalization,humans now face __________ created by the effects of our own knowledge and technology on the natural world.
A) external risk; manufactured risk
B) manufactured risk; external risk
C) natural risk; manufactured risk
D) hyper-risk; manufactured risk

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the past,humans experienced famine and floods,or...

Question 9

According to the transformationalist perspective on globalization,the political structures of countries are adapting to challenges from:
A) new forms of economic and social organization
B) a declining world economy
C) resistant citizens
D) terrorist organizations

Accepted Answer

The transformationalist perspective on globalization argues that the political structures of countries are adapting to challenges from new forms of economic and social organization. These challenges arise due to the changing nature of the global economy and the emergence of new technologies that disrupt traditional forms of economic organization. As a result, political structures must adapt to accommodate these changes and maintain their competitiveness in the global economy.

Question 10

The rapid development and diffusion of __________ technologies,which have enhanced the so-called compression of time and space,have made the biggest contribution to accelerating and deepening the process of globalization.
A) communication
B) transportation
C) manufacturing
D) accounting

Accepted Answer

The answer of The rapid development and diffusion of __________...

Question 11

Among the political changes contributing to the intensification of globalization has been the growing influence of:
A) local mechanisms of government
B) national identity
C) international nongovernmental organizations
D) family

Accepted Answer

International nongovernmental organizations have been influential in promoting global connectivity and cooperation, particularly in areas such as human rights, environmental protection, and economic development. These organizations operate across national borders and often work with local communities, governments, and other stakeholders to achieve their goals. Their prominence has increased as a result of globalization, as the interconnectedness of the world has made it easier for these organizations to coordinate and communicate with each other and with other actors on a global scale.

Question 12

According to the textbook,among the most significant political causes of globalization was:
A) the development of a socialist alternative to the capitalist world market
B) the rise of Islamic fundamentalism as a response to Western political influence in the Arab world
C) the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of isolation for the former second world
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of isolation for the former second world was a significant political cause of globalization, as it opened up new markets and opportunities for trade and investment. The development of a socialist alternative and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism did not have as direct of an impact on globalization as the collapse of the Soviet bloc.

Question 13

Some sociologists worry that globalization is leading to the creation of a global culture in which the values of the most powerful and affluent overwhelm the strength of local customs and tradition.This process is called:
A) hyperglobalization
B) cultural imperialism
C) Westernization
D) differentiation

Accepted Answer

Cultural imperialism refers to the spread of one culture's values, beliefs, and practices over others through various means of cultural domination. This process is often led by more powerful and affluent nations or societies, which can lead to the suppression or loss of local customs and traditions.

Question 14

According to transformationalists,globalization is a dynamic and open process that is subject to influence and change.Which attribute is associated with this view?
A) Globalization is a one-way flow of images,information,and influences.
B) Globalization is a decentered and self-aware process characterized by links and cultural flows that work in a multidimensional way.
C) We live in a state-centric world; governments must adopt a more active,inward-looking stance because of the process of globalization.
D) Information takes longer to travel across space and time.

Accepted Answer

The attribute associated with transformationalists' view of globalization is that it is a "decentered and self-aware process characterized by links and cultural flows that work in a multidimensional way." This means that globalization is not a one-way flow, and that it is influenced and changes over time. This perspective emphasizes the importance of multiple cultural, political, and economic connections that shape globalization as a dynamic and open process. Option A is incorrect because it contradicts the idea of globalization as a dynamic and open process. Option C is incorrect because it suggests that governments should focus more inwardly at a time when the process of globalization is increasingly influential. Option D is incorrect because it does not accurately describe the speed and accessibility of information in the age of globalization.

Question 15

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast.The government response to Hurricane Katrina created a social problem; however,according to sociologists the hurricane itself is considered a(n):
A) manufactured risk
B) external risk
C) natural risk
D) environmental disaster

Accepted Answer

Sociologists consider hurricanes as external risks because they are natural events that occur outside of human control, unlike manufactured risks which are created by human activities.

Question 16

According to the textbook,in terms of people's working lives,globalization makes it more likely that individuals will experience:
A) a labor market that values skills in manual labor
B) a career in the manufacturing industry
C) working for one company over the course of their lives
D) a self-made career path,with several employment changes over their lifetime

Accepted Answer

Globalization has led to increased competition in the job market, resulting in fewer opportunities for lifelong employment with one company. As a result, individuals are more likely to have several employment changes over their lifetime and create a self-made career path. Additionally, globalization has shifted the focus to industries that require higher skills in technology and service delivery, making it less likely for individuals to pursue manual labor or a career in manufacturing.

Question 17

Which perspective in the globalization debate argues that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy?
A) the skeptics
B) the hyperglobalizers
C) the transformationalists
D) the critics

Accepted Answer

The skeptics argue that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy, which aligns with the perspective described in the question. The hyperglobalizers, on the other hand, argue that globalization has led to the decline of the nation-state and increased integration, while the transformationalists argue that globalization is transforming the world but its impact is not yet clear. The critics argue against the negative effects of globalization, such as exploitation and inequality.

Question 18

Which of the following perspectives on globalization believes that it is challenging the power of nation-states?
A) the hyperglobalizers
B) the transformationalists
C) the skeptics
D) the believers

Accepted Answer

The hyperglobalizers believe that globalization is leading to the decline of nation-states' power, as global economic and social processes become more significant.

Question 19

Transnational corporations account for __________ of all world trade.
A) two-thirds
B) one-third
C) half
D) nine-tenths

Accepted Answer

According to the United Nations, transnational corporations account for about two-thirds of all world trade.

Question 20

According to the textbook,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by weightless activity.This weightless economy is one in which products have their basis in:
A) the Internet
B) service
C) information
D) consumption

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the textbook,globalization is being driven...

Quiz 16: Globalization in a Changing World

Which perspective in the globalization debate takes a middle position and sees many old patterns persisting while the broader global order is transforming in a dynamic process that is open to influence and change?

Which of the following is the best example of a transnational corporation?

Globalization has the biggest impact on work patterns through:

According to globalization skeptics,compared with patterns of trade a century ago:

Which of the following would be considered a manufactured risk,according to German sociologist Ulrich Beck?

Which perspective on globalization,exemplified by Kenichi Ohmae,argues that globalization is producing a borderless world in which national governments are no longer in control of their own economies?

Jon and Huong are friends attending college in different states.They keep in contact through e-mail,texting,and social networking Web sites.Based on this example,technology has the capacity to do what?

In the past,humans experienced famine and floods,or ; today,because of globalization,humans now face created by the effects of our own knowledge and technology on the natural world.

According to the transformationalist perspective on globalization,the political structures of countries are adapting to challenges from:

The rapid development and diffusion of __________ technologies,which have enhanced the so-called compression of time and space,have made the biggest contribution to accelerating and deepening the process of globalization.

Among the political changes contributing to the intensification of globalization has been the growing influence of:

According to the textbook,among the most significant political causes of globalization was:

Some sociologists worry that globalization is leading to the creation of a global culture in which the values of the most powerful and affluent overwhelm the strength of local customs and tradition.This process is called:

According to transformationalists,globalization is a dynamic and open process that is subject to influence and change.Which attribute is associated with this view?

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast.The government response to Hurricane Katrina created a social problem; however,according to sociologists the hurricane itself is considered a(n) :

According to the textbook,in terms of people's working lives,globalization makes it more likely that individuals will experience:

Which perspective in the globalization debate argues that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy?

Which of the following perspectives on globalization believes that it is challenging the power of nation-states?

Transnational corporations account for __________ of all world trade.

According to the textbook,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by weightless activity.This weightless economy is one in which products have their basis in: