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Review: Globalization: Facing the Inevitable?

Reviewed Works: The Lexus and the Olive Tree by Thomas L. Friedman; Palse Daum: The Delusions of Global Capitalism by John Gray

Review by: Sanjib Baruah

World Policy Journal

Vol. 16, No. 4 (Winter, 1999/2000)

, pp. 105-112 (8 pages)

Published By: Duke University Press

https://www.jstor.org/stable/40209667

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The view that globalization is inevitable is most likely based on the belief that

International Business

Chapter 1 Globalization and International Business

1) The broadening set of interdependent relationships among people from different parts of the world is

known as ________.

A) globalization

B) offshoring

C) franchising

D) outsourcing

Answer: A

2) Which of the following best defines international business?

A) It includes all economic flows between two or more countries.

B) It includes all private economic flows between two or more countries.

C) It includes all business transactions involving two or more countries.

D) It includes all business transactions in countries other than your home country.

Answer: C

3) Which of the following is NOT a likely reason to study international business?

A) Global events affect almost all companies.

B) Differences among countries in physical, social, and competitive conditions may cause companies to

alter their operating methods from country to country.

C) Business conducted outside the confines of any one country is inexplicably on the decline.

D) Firms may be better able to obtain better or less expensive resources by operating internationally.

Answer: C

4) In terms of international business, it is most accurate to say that ________.

A) there is a universal "best way" to conduct business

B) global competition affects large companies but not small ones

C) most firms depend either on foreign markets and supplies or compete against companies that do

D) government regulation of international business has little effect on a company's profits

Answer: C

5) Devon, an accounts manager at a large electronics firm, does not have any direct international

responsibilities. However, Devon would most likely benefit from studying international business issues

so that he can ________.

A) conduct better job interviews

B) better understand how foreign operations affect the company's competitive position

C) supervise and evaluate subordinates who have global assignments

D) understand the legalities of importing and exporting products overseas

Answer: B

6) The shifting of national borders has most likely created which of the following situations for

international business?

A) It has left rural residents more isolated from technology.

B) It has complicated the understanding of behavioral factors affecting business.

C) It has increased physical barriers to exporting.

What is meant by globalization is inevitable?

Globalization is a process where including economy, politics and culture the interconnected of economic and cultural activity so make globalization inevitable. It is entirely unavoidable. Globalization have the important role in the developing countries has certain advantages such as technological process.

What are the 3 views of globalization?

There are three types of globalization..
Economic globalization. ... .
Political globalization. ... .
Cultural globalization..

Why globalization is not irreversible and inevitable?

Globalization serves specific political and economic interests. Therefore, continued globalization is not inevitable.

What is globalization perspective?

Globalization is the word used to describe the growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations, brought about by cross-border trade in goods and services, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information.