Globalisation

Topic 3

What does globalisation mean?

Definition

Globalisation is 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:

Factors influencing

‘Globalisation’

Low transport costs

Lower wages in LEDC countries

Better methodsOf communicatione.g. internet, phone

Its easier to trade between Countries now

Different job opportunities in countries

One of the reasons is EMPLOYMENT STRUCTURES

Definition Characteristics

EG 1 EG 2

Primary Extracting raw materials

Secondary baker

Tertiary Office job teacher

Quaternary

App/website designer

Primary industry/sector

Secondary industry/sector

Tertiary industry/sector

Quaternary sector/industry

Employment sectorsPrimary – 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 ……………..

How have these key

ideas helped to develop

globalisation?

P190-195

Lower transport costs

TNC’sTransnational cooperation'sIMF

International monetary fund

WTOWorld trade organisation

FDIForeign Direct Investment

Global trade

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 world

What 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

Advantages Disadvantages

For TNCs

For host countries

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

Malawi Vietnam UK

Stage in the Clark Fisher Model

Main employment

Characteristics of job

Advantages of main employment sector

Disadvantages of main employment sectors

Copy and complete

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:

1. How globalisation has affected Leeds

2. The impacts (+ve/-ve) on groups of people (4 different groups needed)

Case Study: Bangladesh

Outline:

1. How globalisation has affected Bangladesh

2. 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)