Globalisation Topic 3
What does globalisation mean?
Definition Globalisationis the process by which the world is becoming increasingly interconnected as a result of massively increased trade and cultural exchange.
Why has globalisation occurred? Make a list of 5-10 factors that have lead to globalisation. Eg. a) Increased access to technology eg the internet
Check your answers against this: Better methods Of communication e.g. internet, phone Low transport costs Factors influencing ‘Globalisation’ Different job opportunities in countries Its easier to trade between Countries now Lower wages in LEDC countries
One of the reasons is EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURES
Primary industry/sector
Secondary industry/sector
Tertiary industry/sector
Quaternary sector/industry
Employment sectors Primary – people extract raw materials from the l____ or s__ e.g. f______, mining, f_____ Secondary – involves m_________ where raw materials are converted to a finished product e.g. textile and car p_________ Tertiary – provide a s______e.g. distribution, retailing, financial services, nursing, t_______ Quaternary – provide information and expert help e.g. Creative/knowledge based industries, ____ based
The Clark Fisher ModelWhat does this model show? How does it relate to the UK? How has this lead to globalisation?
Explain how employment structures change over time in countries. Clark and Fisher believed that countries employment structures changed in three stages due to the development of their economies. In stage one (Pre-industrial times) countries had high\low percentage of people in primary/secondary/tertiary industry and a low percentage in in primary/secondary/tertiary industry. This meant countries were poor because …….. In stage two (Industrial times); countries employment structure starts to change. Describe the changes. This means countries are beginning to earn more money because…… In stage three ……………..
Global trade FDI Foreign Direct Investment Lower transport costs How have these key ideas helped to develop globalisation? P190-195 WTO World trade organisation TNC’s Transnational cooperation's IMF International monetary fund
TNCs Define TNCs Egs Characteristics Define: a) growth b) merger c) consolidation d) conglomeration How does FDI link to TNCs?
All of these factors has allowed TNC’s to globalise the worldWhat are TNC’s?
Can you think of anymore?
You are going to create a case study on Nike
Why have Nike ‘outsourced’ to other countries? What does outsourcing mean? Page 200-201
Case Study: BT Why has BT outsourced to Bangalore? (5 reasons) What is meant by the ‘new economy’ and ‘footloose industries’? (p199) Using examples, explain how outsourcing can affect different countries different ways (6)
WTO– The World Trade Organisation What are trade barriers? How can they affect globalisation? Who benefits the most/least from trade barriers? What is the IMF? Link to globalisation
Exam question Using examples, explain how organisations like the IMF and WTO can help the process of globalisation. (6)
Exam question Explain how Globalisation has led to greater trade between countries (4) Using examples, explain how TNC’s operate in different parts of the world (6)
How does employment differ in Malawi, Vietnam and the UK? Brainstorm with 3 different diagrams
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Exam questions: • Using examples, explain why employment in developing countries has changed in recent years (6) • Identify four pieces of evidence to show that Vietnam is a more industrialised country than Malawi (4) • Outline one benefit and one problem that industrialisation can bring to a country (4)
Case Study: Leeds Outline: • How globalisation has affected Leeds • The impacts (+ve/-ve) on groups of people (4 different groups needed)
Case Study: Bangladesh Outline: • How globalisation has affected Bangladesh • The impacts (+ve/-ve) on groups of people (4 different groups needed)
Exam question Using examples, describe how globalisation can impact on men and women in developed countries (6) Using examples, explain why globalisation can lead to unequal impacts on men and women in developing countries (6)
Exam question Using examples, explain how outsourcing can affect different countries in different ways (6)
