Globalization
ENVIRONMENT AND BUSINESS
BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY
FUTURE INNOVATIONS
100

Is globalization a new phenomenon?

No, since the start of civilization, people have been trading goods with their neighbors.

100

A synonym for “side effect”

By-product

100

Give the definition of “equilibrium"

A state of balance

100

“Relating to the moon.”

Lunar.

200

Give the definition of globalization.

Globalization refers to the increasing interconnectedness and interdependence of countries through the exchange of goods, services, information, knowledge and culture.

200

Name 5 key issues that refer to effects of globalization on environment

Increased greenhouse gas emissions, ocean acidification, deforestation, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species.

200

What does Sustainable Development refer to?

Development that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

200

Give the definition of “innovation”.

The introduction of new products and services that add value to the organization

300

Name the benefits of globalization.

Benefits: economic expansion, and improvements in standards of living; new jobs and economic growth through the cross-border flow of goods, capital, and labour; reduced operating costs by manufacturing abroad; mixed impact for workers, cultures, and small businesses around the globe, in both developed and emerging countries; social justice on an international scale.

300

What serious environmental issues can overspecialisation cause?

Illegal deforestation, overfishing, overdependence on cash crops

300

What does “life below water” aim to?

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

300

Name at least 4 future technologies

Lab-made dairy products, vertical farming, robot butlers, heart monitoring T-shirt, the human brain will be mapped, smart toothbrushes, smart mirrors

400

Name the downsides of globalization.

Increased inequality, exploitation of labour and resources, destruction of local cultures, loss of national sovereignty, environmental issues, crime and terrorism.

400

Share your ideas on what we can do to reduce the negative effects of globalization (at least 3 to get 400 for that task)

There are many options here

400

Name at least 6 SDGs agreed by all UN member states

Climate action, decent work and economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure, affordable and clean energy, responsible consumption and production, good wealth and well-being, life on land, zero hunger, equality education, no poverty, partnership for the goals, gender equality, clean water and sanitation, reduced inequalities, sustainable cities and communities, life below water, peace and justice.

400

What is your dream future technology?(give at least 3 examples)

The answer is individual!

500

Examples of global brands which products or services vary in different countries

McDonald’s, Starbucks, KFC, Netflix, IKEA, Nestle

500

The National Geographic society’s Pristine Seas has been conducting expeditions to help from…

Marine protected areas

500

Name three core pillars of sustainability with their characteristics

Social: about treating employees fairly and ensuring responsible, ethical, and sustainable treatment of employees, stakeholders, and the community in which a business operates.

Environmental protection: it is concerned with the reduction of carbon footprints, water usage, non-decomposable packaging, and wasteful processes as part of a supply chain.

Economic: a business must be profitable and produce enough revenues. The challenge is to achieve an equilibrium

500

What is a neural network?

What is it made of?

Is the notion of NN bigger than AI?

A neural network is an artificial system made of interconnected nodes (neurons) that process information, modeled after the structure of the human brain. It’s employed in machine learning tasks where patterns are extracted from data

Neural networks are a crucial component of artificial intelligence (AI) models. They work based on an architecture that imitates the human brain’s neurons