Globalisation and Migration

What does TNC stand for?

• Trans national corporations

• Trade nations conference

• Trans national countries

• Trial national cooperations

Globalisation is:

• the introduction of the internet to make us closer to others in the world. 
• the breakdown of traditional barriers between nations through technology and transport
• faster travel around the world
• the movement of people and ideas around the world.

Generally, there has been an outsourcing of ............. to China?

• Services
• Manufacturing

Which one of the following is a characteristic of globalisation

• Low levels of labour migration

• The development of global brands

• A decrease in foreign direct investment

• A reduction in out-sourcing and off-shoring of production

How has China and India benefited from globalisation?

• Millions of people have been lifted out of poverty in India and China

• Inequalities among the countyside are growing

• Increased levels of carbon is being emitted in both countries

What are some positive effects of Globalisation ?

• Increased freedom to travel and immigrate,better access to medicine,information, and technology.
• Lower prices for developed countries and low paying jobs in underdeveloped countries
• Less pollution in the world
• All of the above

A disadvantage of globalisation for manufactures in the UK would include which one of the following

• Access to wider markets

• Difficult to find workers

• Low-cost competition from overseas firms

• The spread of technology could cause local unemployment

What type of person would be typically employed to work in a sweatshop factory?

• Poor, low skilled, young and uneducated

• rich, has higher order skills, lacks manufacturing experience

Which factor might attract a transnational corporation to a country?

• Good tourist attractions

• Cheap raw materials

• High average monthly wage

Which of the following are high income countries?

• The USA, Canada and the UK

• Australia, New Zealand and South Korea

• Peru, Bolivia and Argentina