Learning Exercise
Understanding the impact of globalization
This assignment may be used along with the Giddens lecture on globalization. It can also work as an assignment in class to have people begin thinking about the impact of globalization. An initial viewing of the lecture can prime the students thinking followed by small group breakouts to answer the questions.
- Material:
- Anthony Giddens Lecture on Globalization
- Date last modified:
- January 14, 2002
- Created by:
- Eric Goodman
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Exercise
1) Think about your daily routine (in terms of the food, clothes, products and
transportation that you utilize) and comment on how these things are impacted by
globalization?
2) How is your daily work impacted by globalization?
3) What are some of the political, cultural and technological impacts of
globalization as it relates to the operation of organizations?
4) Compare and contrast the political, cultural and economic systems of two
countries. How are they similar? How are they different? How might these
differences impact the role of a manager? How might these differences affect
business operations?
5) In general, what types of skills does a global manager need to succeed?
transportation that you utilize) and comment on how these things are impacted by
globalization?
2) How is your daily work impacted by globalization?
3) What are some of the political, cultural and technological impacts of
globalization as it relates to the operation of organizations?
4) Compare and contrast the political, cultural and economic systems of two
countries. How are they similar? How are they different? How might these
differences impact the role of a manager? How might these differences affect
business operations?
5) In general, what types of skills does a global manager need to succeed?
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Learning Objectives
To reflect upon the impact of globalization beyond purely economic terms. To explore differences and similarities between two countries. 4) To understand how these differences may impact the management and operations of businesses in each country.