Abstract This paper reviews two books on the subject of globalization. These books are 'Jihad vs. McWorld' by Benjamin R. Barber and "The Lexus and the olive tree" by Thomas L. Friedman. Both books discuss the impact of globalization and the forces, which have risen against it.
Abstract This is paper presents a comparison of Mary Beth Montcalm's article entitled "Free Trade and Continental Integration" and Parvin Ghorayshi's chapter called "The Discourse of Globalization and the Alleged Inevitability of our Global Future". Both of these pieces deal with the consequences of globalization, with specific reference to Canada, although Montcalm never actually uses the word gobalization.
Abstract This paper presents a cross-cultural comparison between the Mexicans living in Ciudad Juarez and the Indians who live in Ecuador. It describes how both of these groups of people have been affected by the modern world in terms of industrialization and globalization. It also discusses the effects that this modern world has had on the culture and behavior of the people in these areas.
Table of Contents:
Mexican Border Culture
Ecuadorian Indians' Culture
From the Paper "Meanwhile, in the Jivaro Indians' culture, far from being murdered and disrespected, the woman is greatly prized and protected, partly because of the plants she helps grow. To give an idea of how important some plants are to the lives and beliefs of the Jivaro people, the author of the book, The Jivaro: People of the Sacred Waterfalls, Michael J. Harner, an anthropologist and an ethnographer, explains on page 70 that the "Nunui" (a spirit, or fairy), provides supernatural help for the woman of the family, which it vital to the success of important plants."
"The Nunui's help in the garden is important for the natives, not just in the process of growing food items like sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, squash, red peppers, onions, pineapple, banana, and other edibles. The Nunui also helps in the growing of medicinal plants and hallucinogenic plants (drugs) such as Banisteriopsis species, and Datura Arborea."
Abstract Three articles on the topic of globalization are compared and contrasted in the paper. The articles are: "Globalization" by John Isbister, "A Globalized Culture: The End of Vision?" by Mary C. Grey and "Ecocide and Globalization" by Franz J. Broswimmer. Though each article agrees in their criticism of globalization and portrays it as a dangerous phenomena, their arguments are very different. The paper begins by looking at the context of each article.
From the Paper "The three articles to be compared and contrasted here are "Globalization" by John Isbister; "A Globalized Culture: The End of Vision?" by Mary C. Grey; and "Ecocide and Globalization" by Franz J. Broswimmer. All three of these articles deal with the subject of globalization, but in different ways. They have in common that they are all critical of globalization, and portray it as a very great danger to humans at this time. However, apart from this commonality, they are very different. It is useful to first consider the context of the three articles. Broswimmer's article is from a book entitled Ecocide: A Short History of the Mass Extinction of Species."
Abstract The paper explains that Internetizer Technologies, a US based company, has set out to serve its clients by providing an entire Internet business package that will assist companies in running effective business operations on the Internet. The paper discusses their most successful products. The paper explains the three phases of globalization and Thomas L. Friedman's 10 related-forces and/or events that have served to "flatten" the world. The paper concludes that while the challenges for Internetizer Technologies are numerous, the company should resolutely believe that extraordinary opportunities exist for those companies that accept innovation.
Outline:
Introduction
E-Orders
E-talk
Web-Designing
Web-Content Management
Internetizer Technologies: Current Status of Internationalization
Globalization 3.0:
Comparison between Different Phases of Globalization Ten forces That Flattened the World
Triple Convergence
Challenges to Developing and Implementing "Globalization 3.0" Capability
Internetizer Technologies Becoming a Part of the IT Infrastructure
Brainports as Intelligent Cities
Internetizer Technologies
Infosys
Conclusion
From the Paper "The advent of technology has transformed the manner in which corporations work, inform, discover, converse and do trade. In addition, it has revolutionized industries, ultimately assisting in crafting welfare economies and robust financial marketplaces. The creation of dependable IT infrastructure is influential in the growth of every developing business. "Internetizer Technologies," a US based company, has set out to serve its clients by providing the entire Internet business package so as to assist companies run effective business operations on the Internet."
Abstract This paper discusses how the major interest being served in the new globalized mass media is certainly those of the wealthy elites in American and other powerful countries in the world. The paper focuses on communication which helps to confirm that misinformation and lack of corporation control on convergence or monopolies is lacking in American government. Since America is at the head of the new globalization now in effect, one can see how the majority of the world's citizens live in poverty in comparison to the ration with the income to the rich elites.
From the Paper "In this study, the premise of mass communications will be observed within the guidelines of globalization and the convergence of media ownership by a few large and elite corporations. By observing and analyzing this perspective of how the world is being controlled through monopolistic enterprise, the issue of communication becomes the consumer identity of the private corporation, not for the public citizen. By realizing how globalization affects this construct, one can understand that this "Brave New World" revolves around corporate identity and unavailability of individual identity. In essence, globalization is structuring the corporate monopoly identity in mass media, which is devolving diversity and humanistic identity for the greater good."
Abstract This paper talks about training and preparing for global operations and the reasons this is vital in the preservation of success in business today. The author discusses the target population for the appropriate training: expatriates, people traveling internationally, Headquarters personnel, and people involved in technology transfer, and defines each target group. The paper then analyzes the training issues within an organization that needs to be addressed and the types of training that can be used to address these issues. The paper also suggests that to be a successful global trainer, one needs to be sensitive to different cultures and realize that your way of doing business is minute in comparison to the rest of the world.
From the Paper " Before training can be developed or occurs, we must determine the target population for that training. There are four groups that must be targeted to for training, which include: expatriates, people traveling internationally, Headquarters personnel, and people involved in technology transfer. An expatriate is anyone within an organization that is assigned to work outside their respective country. Senior executives are not the only people traveling internationally anymore, so it is important to make sure that everyone within the organization has some level of global training to better understand different cultures and the nature of global business."
Abstract This paper examines how the biotechnology sector is one of the most research and development-intensive and capital-focused industries in the world. It confronts the problems facing the industry, proposes solutions, and provides viable alternatives. A specific comparison is made between the United States and the European Union, including ethical considerations and consumer perceptions.
Outline
Executive Summary
Biotechnology Market Analysis
Assumption
Key Biotech Sectors
History of the Biotech Industry - An EU Perspective
Current Industry Context - Global Basis
Key Markets
Outlook
Alternatives
Recommendation
Appendices
From the Paper "Agricultural biotechnology applications, primarily Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), have been widely accepted in the US. Conversely, in the EU, conflict rages on regarding the genetic engineering or hormonal growth and enhancement in food sources. Recently, several French farmers were charged with the of destruction of private property for destroying test fields from neighboring farmers for fear of the modified seeds spreading and tainting their own crops.23 Biotech applications including pharmaceutical, bio-warfare prevention, genetic malfunction and detection of abnormal activity and correction through re-engineering of cellular level laboratory creations and manipulated organisms is still in alignment with some of the US sentiment and most EU denizens as long as it does not include stem-cell research."
Abstract This paper describes and defines the contemporary social change of globalization, particularly as it relates to the United States. Next, the paper discusses the historical background of U.S.'s industrial revolution. The paper them compares and contrasts these two social phenomena, including their impact on human and civil rights, the economy and the U.S.'s international position.
From the Paper "Globalization is a term that came into popular usage in the mid 1980's. It was used to describe the increased movement of people, knowledge and ideas, and goods and money across national borders that has led to increased interconnectedness among the world's populations, economically, politically, socially and culturally. Globalization is characterized commonly in economic terms such as the colloquially phrased "global marketplace." This process has many social and political implications as well. Social scientists often associate cultural modernization with globalization, that is, crossing borders and mixing one culture with another to create a new cultural phenomenon. At the global level, the paradigm of globalization is characterized through the quagmires it poses to the role of governments in international affairs and the global economy."
A comparison of the views of Samuel Huntington in "The Clash of Civilizations" and Ussama Makdisi in "Anti-Americanism in the Arab World: An Interpretation of a Brief History."
Abstract This paper discusses sources of conflict in the 21st century. It compares the views of Samuel Huntington in "The Clash of Civilizations" and Ussama Makdisi in "Anti-Americanism in the Arab World: An Interpretation of a Brief History." The paper concludes that Esposito and Makdisi illustrate the sources of conflict that are at the root of global terrorism: colonialism and imperialism.
From the Paper "Still, Esposito and Makdisi illustrate the sources of conflict that are at the root of global terrorism: colonialism and imperialism. The domination of the East by the West has led to mutual mistrust. Disparities between rich and poor countries are leading to unlikely alliances between Western nations like Venezuela and Eastern ones. Transcending cultural differences, nations that form political alliances for economic reasons often do so out of necessity: to thwart the power so heavily vested in the wealthy G8 nations. With such political clout, the G8 nations can influence global political and economic affairs in ways poorer nations cannot. Huntington's view that culture clash is the main source of global conflict in the 21st century seems narrow-minded and naive when compared with Esposito's and Makdisi's more thorough investigation of the reasons for anti-Americanism and anti-Islamism. The conflict between East and West is real; the political imbroglios that surface such as September 11 show how important culture clash between West and East is. However, economic and political ideologies will remain central factors in the future history of the world."
The paper explores the question whether globalization brings positive change or whether it describes the organized attempt to exploit the poor and the less fortunate citizens of the world for the benefit of the rich.
Abstract The paper discusses the arguments for and against globalization. It shows that opponents for globalization are not against globalization itself - rather, the opposition is against threats to the environment, degradation of the poor and other ills that globalization may bring. It shows on the other hand activists for globalization who cite that globalization is necessary to push developing countries into the 21st century; offering much needed jobs and economic stimulation. The paper discusses how the case for global governance remains split between those who do not want to relinquish their constitutional rights and those who believe that global governance is necessary in this day and age.
From the Paper "At an Economic Forum in Australia in 2000 Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and multi millionaire expressed his agreement with globalisation. Mr. Gates points out that living standards have gone up and poorer countries are now able to buy the necessities such as medicine. Mr. Gates also adds that if globalisation is hindered the biggest losers will be the deprived citizens of the world. Even though Mr. Gates offers no qualifying data to support his opinion, the International Monetary Fund reported that social standards around the world has increased as United Nations Human Development Indicators divulge."
Abstract This paper explores the concept of globalization, and its affect on international world order. The author suggests that globalization is now having a negative effect upon the United States by its blurring of international borders, and as a result is placing Americans all over the world at risk for attack by people and countries who do not like western values.
From the paper:
"Globalization today has become a threat to identity, culture, values, norms and traditions that set one nation apart from the other. While the supporters of Globalization are of the view that it is extremely important for the world to unite as one nation with a global economy, they have failed to understand that basic human psyche is such that man wants to have an identity of his own. This is the primary reason why people are raising voice against this phenomenon, which has been the product of capitalism. We need to understand here that globalization has been criticized and condemned not only because of the economic problems it creates, but also because of the fact that it is due to the presence of similar commodities in every part of the world that local values of each nation are being threatened."
This paper examines author Robert Went's book "Globalization: Neo-liberal Challenge, Radical Responses" while focusing on the writer's view that the current trend towards globalizing the economy must be demystified and demythologized.
Abstract This paper reviews and analyzes the views of the author and Dutch economist Robert Went as detailed in his book "Globalization: Neo-liberal Challenge, Radical Responses." In his book, Went attempts to put the phenomenon of globalization in its proper historical perspective, rather than normalizing it as an inevitable and positive development from capitalism's supposed victory over world socialism. This paper also discusses Went's fears that life-threatening ecological deterioration and a pervasive dictatorship of the market will result from globalization. This paper explains and details Went's views on the nature of globalism, which the author contends has fundamentally changed for the worse due to the significant increase in the number integrated global markets.
From the Paper "The first of the harms perpetuated by globalization are social inequality. 1960 the average income of the richest 20 per cent of the world's population was 30 times higher than that of the poorest 20 per cent. In 1995 this disproportion between the incomes of rich and poor had grown to 82:1, according to Went. If globalization is allowed to continue in its current form, Went warns that worldwide social inequality will intensify, that there will be a long lasting leveling of lower income and working class wages, and a general worsening of working conditions for all people, all over the world as an eventual result. Went also fears that life-threatening ecological deterioration and a pervasive dictatorship of the market will result from globalization, if the current pace of globalization is not kept in check and its form is not altered."
Abstract This paper analyzes the way in which technological advancements have made it much easier for the people around the world to be connected to each other. The paper discusses how it has become much more convenient for people to travel, communicate and do business internationally. It discusses the expansion of the corporate sector and policies of trade liberalization and financial market deregulation.
Table of Contents:
What is Globalization Historic Background of Globalization Analytical Perspectives about Globalization Social/Global Stratification
Positive Impacts of Globalization Negative Impacts of Globalization Conclusion
From the Paper "A common perception of globalization is like treating the world as a shared market by breaking the physical and politico-cultural barriers. Its practical implication is in the terms of corporate companies deciding to take part in the emerging global economy and by establishing themselves in foreign markets. These companies in a global environments, adopt their products or services to the final user's cultural requirements. The technology plays a vital role in expansion of the businesses beyond traditional boundaries. These companies make best utilization of the Internet revolution and establish a virtual presence on the international marketplace with a multilingual corporate website or even as an e-business. Globalization is not a new concept any more, but it remains as intrigue as it was at its time of inception. It is an inevitable phenomenon. It has helped in bridging the gulfs between the world's economic, political and cultural values and practices. The last two decades have witnessed a tremendous advancement in the field of technology canalizing way for much faster and dramatic application of the concept of globalization thereby coining the term of a 'global village' for the entire world. Its impacts on different nations, however, remain much debatable."
Tags: deregulation, economy, global, globalization, liberalization, market, marketing, trade, village
Abstract In this article, the writer explains that in economic globalization there should be free trade or what can be called "flow of goods or services". The writer looks at the benefits of economic globalization in today's international market. Further, the writer discusses the downfalls of economic globalization and looks at its negative effects. The writer examines how huge corporations have always favored economic globalization and because they control the policy and influence the elections, their policies always promote economic globalization regardless of its negative effects seen globally. The writer contends that the general public is against this view and aims for a system that would help the people to get more jobs and allow the developing countries to get developed. The writer concludes that it is important that people should realize that economic globalization is not the best option and there is a need to drift to alternatives presented by many economists who aim for a better future.
From the Paper "Trade is an important factor for the economical strengthening of the nations across the globe. The exports would be the input of the money into the country where the imports are described as the output of money of a country or nation. Moreover, due to international trade, the consumers in America have the chance to buy the same goods which the local producers make, at relatively cheap prices which do not affect the quality of the product. It is the trade of one good that a country specializes in with a good that another specializes in. Therefore both import and export are necessary and one cannot exist without another. International trade also reduces the inflexibility of an economy and enhances its flexibility and thus enables it to respond to the changing of the economic condition. Competition increases with trade and thus every organization aims at producing better quality products at lower prices. In practical this is seen in the case of Japan, who in a small time frame has successfully produced low-priced yet high quality products as compared to other competitors from across the globe."
