The factors that have accelerated globalisation.

What factors have accelerated globalisation? (p91)

• Complete the A3 sheet as we work through the section in the text book

1. Transnational corporations

– Global brands now exist world wide.

Turn to p91

2. Transport

• Developments in container ship and more recent planes (A380) have served to shrink globe.

• Worlds largest container ship here

3. Computer and Internet technology

• Work can be done overnight in India and sent back to the UK the next day. Outsourcing work.

4. International Organisations

IMF, World bank etc. are all key players in the spread of globalisation.

5. Markets

Growth of new markets like Shanghai or Mumbai

Video here from 4.38

Globalisation at Christmas

• Use p94 to complete the next box on your A3 sheet

– Large container ship arrives in UK video here

GeoFile

• Globalisation Case studies

– Choose one case study from the 5 and make notes on it on your A3 sheet.

Homework

• Make notes on p95-96 Globalisation and people movements.