Globalization

Basic concepts

100

What is globalization?

• a) The process of isolating national economies
• b) The decline of international trade  
• c) The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries
• d) The strengthening of national borders

c) The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries

200

Which of the following is a key driver of globalization?

• a) Protectionist trade policies
• b) Advances in transportation and communication technology
• c) Strict immigration laws
• d) Cultural isolationism

b) Advances in transportation and communication technology

300

What is the term for the spread of cultural elements from one society to another?

• a) Cultural relativism
• b) Cultural diffusion
• c) Cultural isolation
• d) Cultural nationalism

b) Cultural diffusion

400

Which international organization primarily deals with the rules of trade between nations?

• a) The United Nations (UN)
• b) The World Health Organization (WHO)
• c) The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• d) The World Trade Organization (WTO) 

d) The World Trade Organization (WTO) 

500

What is "outsourcing" in the context of globalization?

• a) Investing in domestic companies
• b) Hiring workers in other countries to reduce costs
• c) Increasing tariffs on imports
• d) Promoting local businesses

b) Hiring workers in other countries to reduce costs

Explanation: Аутсорсинг позволяет компаниям переносить производство или услуги в страны с более низкой стоимостью рабочей силы.

Economic aspects

100

What is a multinational corporation (MNC)?

• a) A company that operates in multiple countries
• b) A company that operates in a single country
• c) A government-owned enterprise
• d) A small local business

a) A company that operates in multiple countries

200

Which of the following is a potential benefit of globalization for developing countries?

• a) Increased environmental pollution
• b) Increased income inequality
• c) Loss of cultural identity
• d) Greater access to foreign investment and technology

d) Greater access to foreign investment and technology

300

What is "protectionism"?

• a) Promoting free trade
• b) Imposing tariffs and quotas to protect domestic industries
• c) Encouraging international cooperation
• d) Reducing government regulations

b) Imposing tariffs and quotas to protect domestic industries

400

What is the impact of globalization on income inequality?

• a) It always reduces income inequality
• b) It always increases income inequality
• c) It can both increase and decrease income inequality, depending on various factors
• d) It has no impact on income inequality

c) It can both increase and decrease income inequality, depending on various factors

500

What is "offshoring"?

• a) Investing in domestic markets
• b) Relocating business processes to another country
• c) Increasing domestic production
• d) Promoting local employment

Correct answer: b) Relocating business processes to another country

Social and cultural aspects

100

What is "cultural homogenization"?

• a) The blending of diverse cultures into a uniform global culture
• b) The preservation of unique cultural identities
• c) The promotion of cultural diversity
• d) The isolation of cultures from each other

a) The blending of diverse cultures into a uniform global culture

200

What is the impact of globalization on the spread of information?

• a) It slows down the spread of information
• b) It accelerates the spread of information
• c) It has no impact on the spread of information
• d) It restricts access to information

b) It accelerates the spread of information

300

What is "global citizenship"?

• a) Loyalty to a single nation
• b) Prioritizing national interests over global concerns
• c) Isolation from international affairs
• d) A sense of belonging to a global community and responsibility for its well-being

d) A sense of belonging to a global community and responsibility for its well-being

400

Which of the following is a potential challenge of cultural globalization?

• a) Increased cultural exchange
• b) Loss of traditional cultural practices
• c) Greater understanding between cultures
• d) Promotion of cultural diversity

b) Loss of traditional cultural practices

500

What is the role of social media in globalization?

• a) It facilitates global communication and cultural exchange 
• b) It restricts international communication
• c) It promotes cultural isolation
• d) It has no impact on globalization

a) It facilitates global communication and cultural exchange