Essays Tagged: "Globalization"

globalization and inequality-short essay

, political, and environmental terms, along with our awareness of such interconnections is known as globalization (Appelbaum, 2001). Globalization has pushed the world into the revolution of informati ... . Nations have formed one agenda, one unit, and with it, emerges the concept of winners and losers. Globalization has increased the gap between rich and poor. As we form one world, the level of inequa ...

(2 pages) 444 0 4.1 Apr/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

New Aspects of Leadership A significant part of effective leadership is the close connection between the leader and the follower, which often determines the success of the leader's mission.

ntial followers. As a result of the changes that are rapidly occurring in the world, three aspects--globalization, human diversity, and ethical issues--are becoming an important influence on leadershi ... et another step forward in their development and preparation for twenty-first century leadership.Globalization has many implications for leadership today and in the future. Earlier this century (an ...

(4 pages) 1605 4 4.3 May/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Advantages of technology in the international market

faxes have opened the world market to not only larger companies but small ones too. To add to this globalization, companies and even competitors are combining and forming alliances to cut cost and in ...

(3 pages) 210 0 3.5 Oct/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Technology

title:the lexus and the olive tree. It is about globalization and its worldly views.

book written by Thomas Friedman titled "The Lexus and the Olive Tree", current relationship between globalization and international terrorism is unconstructive and rather depressing. Furthermore, I co ... ctive and rather depressing. Furthermore, I completely concur with Mr. Friedman's interpretation of globalization with its backlash. Maintaining our geographic, historic, spiritual and linguistic expr ...

(7 pages) 565 2 3.4 May/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

"The promotion of tourism is a bane, not a boon". Discuss.

ays. People are also more interested in other cultures as different countries are getting closer as globalization is taking place. All these factors lead to a quick growth in tourism. Many developing ...

(4 pages) 112 0 3.0 Aug/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Society and community

GLOBALIZATION

ticism about the global order, and even the patience of the general public with the so-called "anti-globalization" protests, despite the fact that they are often frenzied and sometimes violent. Some g ... hey are often frenzied and sometimes violent. Some general points need particular attention.1. Anti-globalization protests are not about globalization: The so-called ``anti-globalization'' protesters ...

(5 pages) 387 0 4.3 Sep/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Internationalization of Accounting Standards for Consolidation

of financial markets is a prerequisite to international free trade. Given the trends toward greater globalization, the motivations of companies for seeking a uniform accounting system are strong. If c ...

(9 pages) 440 2 4.4 Nov/1996

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Accounting

Managing Globalization in the Age of Interdependance

Notes style Quotes of this Book Very GoodNotes based on Managing Globalization in the age of Interdependence, published 1995 by Pfeiffer & Company, San Diego, CA ... ndence, published 1995 by Pfeiffer & Company, San Diego, CA.Introductory Quotation:'In Managing Globalization in the Age of Interdependence, best-selling author George C. Lodge, Jaime and Josefina ... at the Harvard Business School, tackles an issue of worldwide proportions - the tensions created by globalization, the growing interdependence of the earth's 5.5 billion people.Globalization is the pr ...

(7 pages) 301 0 3.9 Mar/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The Lexus and the Olive tree, by Thomas Firedman. A summary on the importance and unimportance of Globalization in the world along with examples and quotes.

if possible, at all, to bring the two camps together (Friedman 31-34). " Friedman's thesis is that globalization is the new international system that has replaced the Cold War. Theunstoppable technol ... ew international system that has replaced the Cold War. Theunstoppable technologies of the author's globalization are computerization and the Internet. With more than lightening speed, they are bringi ...

(3 pages) 216 1 3.8 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

A brief summary of the Liberal approach to international political economy.

e history behind and application of their own theory. In today's world of Liberal buzz-words like, "globalization" and "free trade" it is the task of the observer as well as the adherent to cut throug ...

(7 pages) 157 0 4.7 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

Globalisation

w term that has brought to us lately by Multinational Corporation (MNC) and big companies, which is globalization. Globalization as defined by Michael D. Bordo, a columnist in Business Economics magaz ... es and factor of production, labor and capital." Going back on the timeline to the late 1970's when globalization was still an unborn idea in the hand of some economists who foresaw the globe in thirt ...

(6 pages) 212 0 4.4 Nov/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Development Studies

Management in the future

more dependent upon professional managers, who can bring success to an organization. Issues such as globalization and decentralization adds to the need for organization's to hire flexible managers cap ...

(12 pages) 1488 1 4.6 Dec/2002

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

What does Globalization mean for Indigenous peoples? What effect will increased contact with the outside world have on already marginalized peoples?

Globalization is the catchword of the twentieth and twenty first century. In essence it refers to a ... side world have on already marginalized peoples? It is these questions that this essay will look at.GlobalizationGlobalization is "a process in which the constraints of geography on social and cultura ... a distance. This had resulted from changes in technologies, communications and economies.In theory globalization is meant to increase international cooperation and harmony as countries that gain a mu ...

(11 pages) 529 0 4.2 Jan/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

A critical review of the article "In Praise of Cultural Imperialism" by David Rothkopf.

ic, religious, ideological, tribal or nationalistic conflicts, to the uniting tendencies of western globalization. Rothkopf predicts the inevitable merging of all the cultures under the common benefit ... kopf predicts the inevitable merging of all the cultures under the common benefits originating from globalization once "they have realized that to compete in the global marketplace they must conform t ...

(3 pages) 90 0 3.3 Jan/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science

Enlightenment for Chinese companies' globalization

ristics. The experience in Chunlan's multinational operation is enlightening for Chinese companies' globalization.1> Design clear globalization strategy. Ever since the reform and opening policies, ... ent concepts such as localization of overseas operation, kernel technology expansion, brand product globalization and so on, and hence creates an internationalized Chunlan company. We can see a miniat ...

(3 pages) 232 0 4.6 Feb/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

The Future of Management

nology, changing demographics including an aging workforce and vast diversity in the workforce, and globalization are just a few of the changes facing managers today. These factors will continue to ch ... ors will continue to change the ways in which managers manage. In this paper, I will talk about how globalization will change the future of management, and how it will affect new management concepts a ...

(3 pages) 336 0 4.1 Mar/2003

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

What, if anything is new about globalization?

the past few years, the gradual processes that gave companies time to adjust have gone. The pace of globalization has increased dramatically, meaning that in probably less than twenty years; our econo ... y, meaning that in probably less than twenty years; our economy will be virtually completely global.Globalization has become one of the biggest issues in the economic world today. In one form or anoth ...

(5 pages) 217 0 4.6 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

AIDS/HIV problem in South Africa. Tackling the problem from a new perspective.

The Price of Life in the Name of GlobalizationIs there a price for life? If so what is it? The issue here concerns South Africa's gro ...

(8 pages) 235 1 4.4 Mar/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Diseases

Globalization and Everyday Life

Globalization and Everyday LifeGeographic boarders of nation states become less relevant as beliefs, ... and travel has brought down the logistical barriers, once imposed by these forms of communication. Globalizations effects give our collective existence a new perspective and sheds light on both the p ... can no longer ignore smaller or what they deemed to be insignificant components in the framework of globalization. A prime example, as illustrated in the text, is the international trade and commerce. ...

(3 pages) 669 3 4.6 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

The Topics of Industrialization, Urbanization, and Globalization

The Topics of Industrialization, Urbanization, and GlobalizationK. TurnerThe topics of industrialization, urbanization, and globalization are inextrica ... ization and its pros and cons, and then we can transition into urbanization, and then conclude with globalization.It was industry which caused massive migrations into inner city centers (urbanization) ... s with other business centers, such as those located abroad, would occur. This phenomenon engenders globalization, not only of material capital, but of human capital as well.The benefits of the indust ...

(2 pages) 192 0 4.8 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology