Global Organizations and Globalization Quiz

Global Commons are defined as areas not owned by any one nation. Which of the following is an example of a Global Commons?

• The high seas

• A national park

• A private estate

• A city park

TNCs operate in multiple countries.

• TNCs are local businesses.

• TNCs operate in multiple countries.

• TNCs focus on national markets.

• TNCs are government organizations.

Identify one benefit and one drawback of “Globalisation”.

• Increased cultural exchange; loss of local jobs

• Decreased trade; increased local jobs

• Increased local culture; decreased international trade

• Decreased cultural exchange; increased local jobs

An example of “Glocalisation” in action is:

• A local festival

• A global brand adapting to local markets

• A national holiday

• A local government policy

Match the organisations with their focus

• UNICEF

• Trade

• WTO

• Health

• WHO

• Finance

• IMF

• Climate

• UNFCCC

• Child Welfare

Sort these into advantages and disadvantages of globalisation

Groups:

(a) Advantages

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(b) Disadvantages

• Environmental degradation

• Dependence on foreign economies

• Enhanced cultural exchange and understanding

• Access to wider markets

• Increased income inequality

• Greater variety of products available

• Reduction in job security

• Job losses in some sectors

• Increased competition leading to innovation

• Cheaper consumer goods

• Improved quality of goods and services

• Cultural homogenisation

• Workers can be exploited

• Lower prices due to economies of scale

• Access to advanced technology

• Loss of local businesses

Sort these into challenges and solutions for globalisation

Groups:

(a) Challenges

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(b) Solutions

• Use of international law

• Inconsistent enforcement

• Environmental treaties

• Involvement of multiple stakeholders

• Inequality in power distribution

Match the keyword to its definition

Groups:

(a) Governance

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(b) Interdependance

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(c) Global Commons

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(d) Glocalisation

• Shared spaces like oceans or space, not owned by any one country

• Systems and rules used to manage people, places, or issues

• When countries rely on each other for goods, services, or support

• Adapting global products to suit local cultures and needs