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Describe the process of globalization Explain how globalization affects markets and production Identify two drivers of globalization Summarize the globalization debate List types of firms in international business Describe the global business environment
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Globalization
Trend toward greater economic, cultural, political and technological interdependence among national institutions and economies
Globalization of markets Convergence in buyer preferences in markets around the world Globalization of production Dispersal of production activities worldwide to minimize costs or maximize quality
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Benefits of Globalization
Globalization of markets Globalization of production
Reduces marketing costs Reduces marketing costs New market opportunities New market opportunities Levels income stream Levels income stream
Access lower-cost labor Access lower-cost labor Access technical expertise Access technical expertise Access production inputs Access production inputs
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Challenges to Business
Physical security Digital security Reputational risk
Require ethical and lawful behavior from all employees and business partners
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Globalization Drivers I
Remove barriers to trade and investment
GATT WTO
Regional trade agreements
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Globalization Drivers II
Technological Innovation
Internet, intranets, and extranets Email and videoconferencing Transportation advancements
Measuring Globalization
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Supporters
Eliminates jobs in developed nations Lowers wages in developed nations Exploits workers in developing nations
Increases wealth and efficiency everywhere Generates labor market flexibility in developed countries Advances economies of developing nations
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Supporters
+ Investment raises
labor standards
Weakens protection of
the environment
Exploits workers in
poor nations
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+ Companies concerned
for future markets
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Communicate effectively Know the customer Emphasize global awareness Market effectively Monitor business environments Analyze problems correctly
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Inequality within nations Poor people in developing nations benefit most from an open economy
Inequality between nations Nations open to world trade and investment grow faster than rich nations
Global inequality Inequality has fallen, but experts disagree on the extent of the decline
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Supporters
Globalization has benefited societies by helping to spread democracy worldwide
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Impact on Culture
Opponents
Destroys cultural diversity Homogenizes our world Bankrupts local small businesses
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Supporters
Specialize and trade to obtain other goods Import cultural goods from other nations Protects deeper moral and cultural norms
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Culture Matters: Culture Matters: The Global Consumer The Global Consumer
Material Desire Artistic Influence Western Values A Force for Good Deeper Values
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Multinational Corporation
Business that has direct investments abroad in multiple countries
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Chapter Review
Describe the process of globalization Explain how globalization affects markets and production Identify two drivers of globalization Summarize the globalization debate List types of firms in international business Describe the global business environment
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