Globalisation research homework 1
Find out about the following trade agreements : who were they between and what were the main concessions.
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
The World Trade Organisation
The Doha Development round
The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
The World Trade Organisation
The Doha Development round
Globalisation Research homework 2
Choose TNC ( Nike, Coca cola , Starbucks, Disney etc.)
Where are the headquarters located.
Where do they get most of there products produced or where do they get there raw materials from.
Where do they sell most goods?
Have they had any problems with any of the laws of the countries they work in?
Where are the headquarters located.
Where do they get most of there products produced or where do they get there raw materials from.
Where do they sell most goods?
Have they had any problems with any of the laws of the countries they work in?
Globalisation Research Homework 3
Describe and explain the role of IMF , World Bank , GATT and World Trade Organisations.
How do they promote the globalisation process?
How do they promote the globalisation process?
Globalisation research Homework 4
Read and make notes on Mrs Thatcher policy of Privatisation after 1979.
BT in 1984, British Gas in 1986, British rail in 1993 also include Labours removal of the Bank of England from its direct power in 1997.
What did each achieve? Did it make business more efficient, are they more interested in their consumers?
BT in 1984, British Gas in 1986, British rail in 1993 also include Labours removal of the Bank of England from its direct power in 1997.
What did each achieve? Did it make business more efficient, are they more interested in their consumers?
Globalisation research homework 5
CASE STUDY CHINA . In 1978 China set up its OPEN DOOR POLICY. 4 zones were set up in 1980, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Shantou and Xiamen. These are near Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau. They were set up with the aim of attracting FDI from these external Chinese communities.
Make notes on this Special Economic Zone policy and include What incentives were there in the zones, how effective were they? Included Employment Figures and production figures.
Make notes on this Special Economic Zone policy and include What incentives were there in the zones, how effective were they? Included Employment Figures and production figures.
Globalisation research Homework 6
Case study . How did Jaguar land Rover outsourced and off shore since 2008?
- Where are its international manufacturing sites?
- Why is it investing in China, India and now Brazil?
Globalisation research homework 7
Read up on North Korea and its growing isolation.
Who does it rely on for food and trade?
What are the political factors that explain why North Korea is poorly connected to the Global Economy?
Who does it rely on for food and trade?
What are the political factors that explain why North Korea is poorly connected to the Global Economy?
globalisation Enquiry Question 1 As/A level questions
AS Level
Explain how changes in communications and ICT have accelerated globalisation ( 6 marks)
Explain means give reasons, each sentence should have 2 parts; a named communication method and an ICT technology and how it has accelerated globalisation.
A Level
Explain how national governments encourage direct FDI in their economies ( 4 marks)
Name at least 3 techniques and for each explain how it may increase FDI.
Explain how changes in communications and ICT have accelerated globalisation ( 6 marks)
Explain means give reasons, each sentence should have 2 parts; a named communication method and an ICT technology and how it has accelerated globalisation.
A Level
Explain how national governments encourage direct FDI in their economies ( 4 marks)
Name at least 3 techniques and for each explain how it may increase FDI.
Globalisation Research Homework 8
Case Study:China's role in the global shift in manufacturing.
- Why has this shift occured?
- Why has China's influence grown?
- Why has the shift in the world economy moved to Asia?
globalisation research homework 9
Case Study :The costs and benefits of a global shift to Mumbai, India.
What have been the benefits to Mumbai of a growing economy in terms of infastructure, communications etc.
What have been the costs in terms of rapid urbanisation, poverty, unemployment, overcrowding, poor education and health, shortages of land
What have been the benefits to Mumbai of a growing economy in terms of infastructure, communications etc.
What have been the costs in terms of rapid urbanisation, poverty, unemployment, overcrowding, poor education and health, shortages of land
Globalisation Research Homework 10
Environmental damage in China.
- What are the issues surrounding enforcement of environmental laws in China.
- What is the problem with groundwater and deforestation?
- Why is air pollution so bad especially in Beijing?
Globalisation research homework 11
Case Study :Deindustrialisation in Detroit.
What has been the result of a global shift in car manufacturing to Japan from Detroit?
Why has the city become depopulated and why does it have problems with deprivation, crime and high unemployment.
What has been the result of a global shift in car manufacturing to Japan from Detroit?
Why has the city become depopulated and why does it have problems with deprivation, crime and high unemployment.
Globalisation research homework 12
Case study: Social and environmental challenges in Karachi.
What are the social problems facing Karachi?
What problems does it face in terms of housing, hygiene and sanitation, crime and electricity supply.
How is the government coping with the ever expanding slums and the infastructure to support all the migrants in the city?
What are the social problems facing Karachi?
What problems does it face in terms of housing, hygiene and sanitation, crime and electricity supply.
How is the government coping with the ever expanding slums and the infastructure to support all the migrants in the city?
globalisation research homework 13
Russian oligarchs in London.
- Why are so many Russians living in London?
- What are there living conditions like in London?
- What do they invest in?
Globalisation research homework 14
Low wage migrants to Dubai.
- Why do the Arab states rely on foreign workers?
- Where do they come from?
- Why are they important both in the Arab states and the countries they originally come from?
Globalisation research homework 15
The Disney Corporation and Americanisation. The largest TNC's are American and therefore promote American Values, how does Disney do this?
globalisation research homework 16
Case study : the Paralympic Movement .
- Why was the movement set up?
- How does this promote new opportunities for disadvantaged people?
globalisation research homework 17
Case study: Loss of tribal identifty in Papua New Guinea . How has globalisation lead to a loss of idenity and culture for tribes of PNG?
globalisation research homework 18
Case study: environmental concerns and anti-globalisation movement in India. Has the pursuit of economic growth occured at the expense of the environment? Is it the cause of deforestation, agricultural run-off causing pollution etc.
How has the Jhola Aandolan movement strived to make a difference? What protests have there been against mass large dam building projects?
How has the Jhola Aandolan movement strived to make a difference? What protests have there been against mass large dam building projects?
globalisation Enquiry Question 2 As/A level questions
AS Level
Explain why some emerging economies have experienced major environmental probems as a result of the global shift ( 6 marks)
Brief, topical examples from would enhance your answer.Distinguish between problems due to the actions of TNC's and poor enforecement of regulations by governments.
A Level
Explain why globalisation has caused change to built environments in economically emerging countries. ( 4 marks)
Remember change can be positive as well as negative. Consider both formal and informal changes required to accommodate larger urban populations.
Explain why some emerging economies have experienced major environmental probems as a result of the global shift ( 6 marks)
Brief, topical examples from would enhance your answer.Distinguish between problems due to the actions of TNC's and poor enforecement of regulations by governments.
A Level
Explain why globalisation has caused change to built environments in economically emerging countries. ( 4 marks)
Remember change can be positive as well as negative. Consider both formal and informal changes required to accommodate larger urban populations.
Globalisation Research Homework 19
Water Boundaries:-
- Why is there significant rise in demand for water here?
- What is the population on all countries involved with the Nile doing?
- What is actually happening to the water supply, desertification, salinisation, evaporation.
- Has there been an increase in water born disease due to its deteriorating quality?
- What are the conflicting uses?
- Why are Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Egypt at conflict.
- Why will Egypt not negotiate away any of its benefits under the 1959 Nile waters treaty and what is the Nile Basin initiative?
Globalisation research homework 20
Canada's First Nations:- Who and what are Canada first Nations ? What agreement did they help draw up to protect the Moose Lake reserve and what industry was it protecting the land from? How do they benefit economically from this industry?
Globalisation Research Homework 21
Fair Trade :-What is fair trade? How does it work? Who benefits?
Why are small-scale democratic organisations encouraged for farmers of cocoa, coffee, cotton and rice? What does a fair trade certification means for larger plantations such as those which grow bananas, tea and flowers?
Why would towns like Windermere want Fair trade status, indeed why has the school got fair trade accreditation?
Why are small-scale democratic organisations encouraged for farmers of cocoa, coffee, cotton and rice? What does a fair trade certification means for larger plantations such as those which grow bananas, tea and flowers?
Why would towns like Windermere want Fair trade status, indeed why has the school got fair trade accreditation?