Global Systems and Global Governance intro

What is the concept of the 'global village'?

• A village which is affected by the processes of globalisation

• The concept that there is frictionless movement of information and capital meaning organisations will act in an international manner

• The concept that containerisation and outsourcing has led to a shift from manufacturing in the core to the periphery

• The concept that TNCs operate globally

Globalisation and the growth or the 'world economy' is always increasing over time?

• True

• False

Capital flows are the movement of money for the purpose of i____________________, trade or to produce foods or provide services.

Globalisation is the process by which national economies, societies and cultures have become increasingly integrated through a global network of t________, communication, transportation and immigration.

The dimensions of globalisation are the aspects which are transferred more easily through global networks. Which dimension are these referring to?

* impacts and degradation

* linked by the 'common'

• Society

• Economy

• Politics

• Environment

The dimensions of globalisation are the aspects which are transferred more easily through global networks. Which dimension are these referring to?

- trade and aid

- capital flows

- TNCs

• Society

• Economy

• Politics

• Environment

The dimensions of globalisation are the aspects which are transferred more easily through global networks. Which dimension are these referring to?

- trading groups

- governmental and global institutions

• Culture

• Economy

• Politics

• Technology

What event increased flows of capital internationally?

• de-regulation of financial markets

• containerisation

• decreased transport costs

• technological advances

What is the name given to money sent home by immigrants to their country of origin?

Which international organisation lends money to countries which would not be able to borrow from conventional sources?

• IMF

• United Nations

• G7

• European Union