Question 1

Which of the following perspectives on globalization believes that globalization is challenging the power of nation-states?
A)the hyperglobalizers
B)the transformationalists
C)the skeptics
D)the believers
E)the transitionists

Accepted Answer

Hyperglobalizers believe that globalization is leading to the decline of nation-states' power as global economic and political processes become more influential.

Question 2

According to transformationalists,globalization is a dynamic and open process that is subject to influence and change.Which attributes are associated with this view?
A)Globalization is a two-way flow of images, information, and influences.
B)Globalization is a decentered and self-aware process characterized by links and cultural flows that work in a multidimensional way.
C)We no longer live in a state-centric world; instead, governments must adopt a more active outward-looking stance because of the process of globalization.
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The attributes associated with the transformationalist view of globalization include the two-way flow of information and influences, the decentered and self-aware nature of the process, and the need for governments to adopt a more active outward-looking stance.

Question 3

According to globalization "skeptics," compared with patterns of trade a century ago:
A)the world economy has not changed much
B)the world economy is more global and less regionalized
C)the world economy is less global and more regionalized
D)there is less trade because there are too many different types of currency
E)there is less trade because of difficulties communicating because of the many languages spoken around the world

Accepted Answer

According to globalization skeptics, the world economy is less global and more regionalized compared with patterns of trade a century ago. They argue that globalization has not led to uniform global integration and has instead resulted in a concentration of economic power and activity in certain regions.

Question 4

Among the political changes contributing to the intensification of globalization has been the growing influence of:
A)international and regional mechanisms of government
B)intergovernmental organizations
C)international nongovernmental organizations
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above options have contributed to the intensification of globalization. International and regional mechanisms of government, such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, provide a platform for countries to negotiate global policies and establish common standards. Intergovernmental organizations, such as the European Union and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, have facilitated regional integration and cooperation. International nongovernmental organizations, such as Greenpeace and Amnesty International, have played an important role in shaping public opinion and advocating for global issues such as human rights and environmental protection. All these entities have contributed to the intensification of globalization.

Question 5

Globalization has the biggest impact on work patterns through:
A)new patterns of international trade
B)a move toward a knowledge economy
C)the growth of service sector jobs
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Globalization has resulted in the emergence of new patterns of international trade, which has led to a shift in work patterns. There has been a move towards a knowledge economy, which has created new opportunities for workers with specialized skills. Additionally, the growth of the service sector has significantly impacted work patterns, with an increasing number of workers employed in service-related industries. All of these factors contribute to the significant impact of globalization on work patterns.

Question 6

In recent years,participants in social movements have shown an ability to do something that is particularly worrisome to oppressive governments.This is the ability to:
A)develop charismatic leadership
B)coordinate international political campaigns by using the Internet and other technology
C)make phone calls to their elected representatives
D)charter buses to transport demonstrators to rallies
E)organize big petition drives in major metropolitan centers

Accepted Answer

The ability to coordinate international political campaigns using technology is particularly worrisome to oppressive governments as it allows social movements to gain support and spread their message on a global scale. This challenges the government's ability to control information and suppress dissent. The other options listed may be important tactics for social movements, but do not have the same potential impact on oppressive governments as the ability to use technology for global coordination.

Question 7

In terms of people's working lives,globalization makes it more likely that individuals will experience:
A)a labor market that values skills in manual labor
B)a career in the manufacturing industry
C)working for one company over the course of their lives
D)a self-made career path, with several employment changes over their lifetime
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Globalization has increased competition in the job market, resulting in more frequent job changes and a decrease in lifetime employment with one company. Therefore, individuals are more likely to have a self-made career path with several employment changes over their lifetime. The other options, such as valuing skills in manual labor or a career in the manufacturing industry, are becoming less common due to automation and outsourcing.

Question 8

According to the text,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by activity that is weightless.This weightless economy is one in which products have their basis in:
A)the Internet
B)service
C)information
D)consumption
E)financial services

Accepted Answer

The weightless economy refers to products and services that are based on information, knowledge, and digital content, rather than physical goods.

Question 9

Which perspective in the globalization debate argues that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy?
A)the skeptics
B)the hyperglobalizers
C)the transformationalists
D)the critics
E)the anti-globalizers

Accepted Answer

The skeptics perspective argues that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy. They do not believe that globalization leads to a homogenized global culture or that it has the same impact on all countries.

Question 10

According to the text,among the most significant political causes of globalization was:
A)the development of a socialist alternative to the capitalist world market
B)the rise of Islamic fundamentalism as a response to Western political influence in the Arab world
C)the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the end of isolation for the former second world
D)all of the above
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

The collapse of the Soviet bloc led to the end of isolation for the former second world and opened up new markets and opportunities for global trade and investment, thus fueling the process of globalization. A and B are not mentioned as significant political causes of globalization in the text.

Question 11

In the past,humans experienced famine and floods,or __________; today,as a result of globalization,humans now face __________ created by the effects of our own knowledge and technology on the natural world.
A)external risk; manufactured risk
B)manufactured risk; external risk
C)natural risk; manufactured risk
D)hyper-risk; manufactured risk
E)evolutionary risk; global risk

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the passage states that "today, as a result of globalization, humans now face manufactured risk created by the effects of our own knowledge and technology on the natural world."

Question 12

Which perspective on globalization,exemplified by Kenichi Ohmae,argues that globalization is producing a borderless world in which national governments are no longer in control of their own economies?
A)the skeptics
B)the hyperglobalizers
C)the transformationalists
D)the critics
E)the hyperventilators

Accepted Answer

The perspective exemplified by Kenichi Ohmae is that of the hyperglobalizers, who argue that globalization is leading to a borderless world where national governments are losing control over their own economies. Ohmae is known for his advocacy of a borderless world, where multinational corporations are the primary drivers of economic growth and development. This perspective is often criticized for oversimplifying the complex and dynamic nature of globalization and its impact on national economies, societies, and cultures.

Question 13

According to the transformationalist perspective on globalization,the political structures of countries are adapting to challenges from:
A)new forms of economic and social organization
B)a declining world economy
C)resistant citizens
D)terrorist organizations
E)an increase in wars around the world

Accepted Answer

The transformationalist perspective sees globalization as a complex and ongoing process that is leading to the emergence of new forms of economic and social organization. This requires political structures to adapt to these changes, which may challenge traditional ways of governing. Therefore, the challenges come from new economic and social structures, making choice A the best answer. There is no mention of a declining world economy, resistant citizens, or an increase in wars being the primary challenges to political structures in the transformationalist perspective. While terrorist organizations may pose a challenge to political structures, it is not the primary focus of the transformationalist perspective on globalization.

Question 14

Jon and Huong are friends attending college in different states.They keep in contact through e-mail,instant messaging,and social networking Web sites.Based on this example,technology has the capacity to do what?
A)overcome cultural differences
B)link economic and cultural gains
C)overcome the move toward the service economy
D)create interdependence
E)compress time and space

Accepted Answer

Technology has the ability to compress time and space, allowing individuals to communicate and connect with each other across distances in real time. This is evident in the example provided, as Jon and Huong are able to stay in touch despite attending college in different states.

Question 15

The biggest contribution to accelerating and deepening the process of globalization has been made by the rapid development and diffusion of __________ technologies,which have enhanced the so-called compression of time and space.
A)communication
B)transportation
C)manufacturing
D)accounting
E)energy

Accepted Answer

Communication technologies, such as the internet and social media, have drastically reduced the time and distance barriers to information exchange, allowing for rapid communication and collaboration across the globe. This has facilitated the spread of ideas, cultures, and economies, and has helped to connect people from different corners of the world. While transportation and other technologies have also played important roles in globalization, communication has been the most significant driver of the process.

Question 16

Some sociologists worry that globalization is leading to the creation of a global culture in which the values of the most powerful and affluent overwhelm the strength of local customs and tradition.This process is called:
A)hyperglobalization
B)cultural imperialism
C)Westernization
D)differentiation
E)hybrid identity formation

Accepted Answer

Cultural imperialism refers to a situation in which powerful cultural factors from one place (usually Western culture) are spread throughout the world, leading to the homogenization of local cultures and the erosion or loss of traditional values and customs. Some sociologists view this as a negative consequence of globalization, which can create a world in which cultural diversity is reduced and the dominant culture becomes monolithic. Hyperglobalization, Westernization, differentiation, and hybrid identity formation are related concepts, but they do not specifically refer to the process of cultural imperialism.

Question 17

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast.The government response to Hurricane Katrina created a social problem; however,according to sociologists the hurricane itself is considered a:
A)manufactured risk
B)external risk
C)natural risk
D)environmental disaster
E)social issue

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other...

Question 18

Which of the following is the best example of a transnational corporation?
A)a software company in Silicon Valley that employs about 200 people from around the United States using telecommuting technology
B)College Cleaners, the janitorial service that cleans the university buildings
C)Gooden, Brogan, Cangas, and Romero, a law firm with two thousand employees in three countries
D)Max's Grille and Bar, a small bistro about two miles from your house
E)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Gooden, Brogan, Cangas, and Romero is a law firm with operations in three countries, making it a prime example of a transnational corporation. The other options either do not have operations in multiple countries (A, D) or are not corporations (B).

Question 19

Transnational corporations account for __________ of all world trade.
A)two-thirds
B)one-third
C)half
D)nine-tenths
E)one-tenth

Accepted Answer

Transnational corporations are the major players in international trade, accounting for about two-thirds of global trade. They are companies that operate in multiple countries and they have significant economic power and political influence. Their operations have a significant impact on the economies and societies of the countries where they operate.

Question 20

Which perspective in the globalization debate takes a middle position and sees many old patterns persisting while the broader global order is being transformed in a dynamic process that is open to influence and change?
A)the skeptics
B)the hyperglobalizers
C)the critics
D)the transformationalists
E)the hyperventilators

Accepted Answer

The perspective that takes a middle position and sees old patterns persisting while the broader global order is being transformed is that of the transformationalists. They acknowledge the significant changes brought about by globalization but also believe that there is still room for influence and change.

Quiz 16: Globalization in a Changing World

Which of the following perspectives on globalization believes that globalization is challenging the power of nation-states?

According to transformationalists,globalization is a dynamic and open process that is subject to influence and change.Which attributes are associated with this view?

According to globalization "skeptics," compared with patterns of trade a century ago:

Among the political changes contributing to the intensification of globalization has been the growing influence of:

Globalization has the biggest impact on work patterns through:

In recent years,participants in social movements have shown an ability to do something that is particularly worrisome to oppressive governments.This is the ability to:

In terms of people's working lives,globalization makes it more likely that individuals will experience:

According to the text,globalization is being driven by the integration of the world economy,which is now dominated by activity that is weightless.This weightless economy is one in which products have their basis in:

Which perspective in the globalization debate argues that regionalization within the world economy produces less integration and that national governments continue to play a vital role in the economy?

According to the text,among the most significant political causes of globalization was:

In the past,humans experienced famine and floods,or ; today,as a result of globalization,humans now face created by the effects of our own knowledge and technology on the natural world.

Which perspective on globalization,exemplified by Kenichi Ohmae,argues that globalization is producing a borderless world in which national governments are no longer in control of their own economies?

According to the transformationalist perspective on globalization,the political structures of countries are adapting to challenges from:

Jon and Huong are friends attending college in different states.They keep in contact through e-mail,instant messaging,and social networking Web sites.Based on this example,technology has the capacity to do what?

The biggest contribution to accelerating and deepening the process of globalization has been made by the rapid development and diffusion of __________ technologies,which have enhanced the so-called compression of time and space.

Some sociologists worry that globalization is leading to the creation of a global culture in which the values of the most powerful and affluent overwhelm the strength of local customs and tradition.This process is called:

Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf Coast.The government response to Hurricane Katrina created a social problem; however,according to sociologists the hurricane itself is considered a:

Which of the following is the best example of a transnational corporation?

Transnational corporations account for __________ of all world trade.

Which perspective in the globalization debate takes a middle position and sees many old patterns persisting while the broader global order is being transformed in a dynamic process that is open to influence and change?