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Understanding Globalization and Governance
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Understanding Globalization and Governance
Understanding Globalization and Governance
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How does Albrow (1996) define Globalization?
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Globalization is the reality of omnipresence that makes us see ourselves as part of what we refer to as the global age.
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What does the term 'Global Age' refer to?
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The Global Age, also known as the age of globalization, refers to the period in history characterized by significant global interaction and integration in various aspects such as economy, culture, politics, and environment.
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What is Danug Campanilla's (2004) definition of Globalization?
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Globalization is the process through which an increasing flow of ideas, people, goods and services, technology, and capital leads to the integration of economies and societies at a speed unprecedented in effect and outcomes.
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How does Mittelman (2006) view Globalization?
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Mittelman views Globalization as a complex and multi-effect phenomenon, recognizing that it has a shifting nature.
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What does Globalization imply according to various analysts?
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Globalization implies the opening of local and nationalistic perspectives to a broader outlook of an interconnected and interdependent world with free transfer of capital, goods, and services across national frontiers.
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What is the concept of 'Global Village' in relation to Globalization?
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The concept of 'Global Village' refers to the metaphor of a world that is interconnected, fostering the idea of unity despite physical distances.
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What dual nature does Globalization have, according to Larsson (2001) and Khor (1990)?
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Globalization is both a positive and negative phenomenon, providing progress and development but also resulting in colonialism and destabilization of societies.
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What does 'Sustainability' mean according to the UN Brundtland Commission (1987)?
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Sustainability is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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What are the main areas influenced by Economic Globalization?
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Economic Globalization influences long-distance flow of goods, capital, services, and accompanying information.
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What is the definition of 'Social and Cultural Globalization'?
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Social and Cultural Globalization refers to the increasing movement and spread of ideas, knowledge, information, and people worldwide.
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What is Political Globalization?
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Political Globalization is characterized by increased interactions between government systems and external interventions based on democracy, NGOs, human rights, and freedom.
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What is the role of international economic organizations such as G8 and G20?
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They discuss current economic and political problems and transfer the ideas from the group's forum to national legislative regulations.
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What is the primary characteristic of Multinational Corporations (MNCs)?
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Multinational Corporations have operations in more than one country and are considered the main carriers of economic globalization.
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What is the function of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?
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The IMF promotes international monetary cooperation and exchange stability to foster economic growth and high employment and provides short-term financial assistance to countries.
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What does Market Integration refer to?
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Market Integration is the process by which separate markets or economies become more interconnected and interdependent, involving the removal or reduction of barriers to the flow of goods, services, capital, and labor.
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What is Horizontal Integration?
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Horizontal Integration is a competitive strategy where two companies merge to create economies of scale, increase market power, and reduce competition.
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What is the significance of Backward Vertical Integration?
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Backward Vertical Integration involves a company moving back along the value chain and entering the business of a supplier to reduce costs or mitigate supplier power.
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What is Forward Vertical Integration?
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Forward Vertical Integration involves a company moving further down the value chain to enter the business of a purchaser.
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What does Conglomerate Integration involve?
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Conglomerate Integration is a fusion of companies involved in completely unrelated business activities to increase and extend sales.
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What is the purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
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The SDGs aim for a global partnership to end poverty and other deprivations while improving health, education, reducing inequality, and addressing climate change.
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What distinguishes the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)?
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The SDGs have become a type of global report card for the fight against poverty and focus on integrated actions across various sectors, unlike the MDGs.
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What is the aim of the 'PACT OF THE FUTURE' initiative?
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The PACT OF THE FUTURE aims to strengthen cooperation between countries, intensify efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, and ensure international institutions can deliver in a changed world.
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What is a nation-state?
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A nation-state is an entity in which the majority of its citizens share the same national culture and identity.
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What is the significance of laws in a free country like the Philippines?
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Although the Philippines is a free country, it has laws in place, and there are consequences for violating them.
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What advice is given for expressing emotions, particularly anger and happiness?
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If you're angry, stay silent. If you're happy, avoid making promises. Words, once spoken, cannot be taken back.
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What defines a community in terms of a state?
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A community of persons, more or less numerous, permanently residing in a definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which a great body of inhabitants render obedience to, and enjoying freedom from external control.
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What is the Divine Right Theory regarding the origin of states?
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The Divine Right Theory posits that the state is of divine creation and the ruler is obtained by a god.
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What does the Necessity or Force Theory propose about the creation of states?
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The Necessity or Force Theory suggests that the state must have been created through force, by some great warrior who imposed their will on the people.
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Describe the Paternalistic Theory of state origin.
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The Paternalistic Theory asserts that the origin of states is due to the enlargement of the family which remained under the authority of the father or mother.
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What is Social Contract Theory?
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Social Contract Theory states that early states must have been formed by deliberate and voluntary compact among the people to form a society and organize government for their common good. This theory justifies the right of the people to revolt against their ruler.