Exam 15: Globalization: the Interconnected World

An American company decided to move its production facility from Wyoming to Mexico. According to the text, what was the rationale behind this decision?

On which of the following perspectives is dependency theory based?

Ferus-Comelo (2009) uses electronics manufacturing to analyze the exploitation of workers in developing nations. What other factor pertaining to exploitation is explored in the same study?

Eugenia, a Mexican single mother of three, goes to work each morning at a local factory, working all day in poor conditions. However, she does not make enough money to pay all of her family's expenses and her eldest son must also work to make ends meet. Eugenia's daily life is an example of which negative aspect of globalization outlined in the text?

Which theory of global stratification contends that countries will prosper only once they embrace the values of capitalism?

A factory in Country X purchases raw materials from Country Y to make its product. Profits will be reinvested in the factory, increasing production and profits in Country X. Country Y will never make enough profits from the sale of materials to build its own factory. What theory could be used to explain the relationship that has developed between countries X and Y?

Globalization is objectively defined as the spread of what is good in America, such as a liberal approach to business, and McDonald's. Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

According to the text, a lack of electricity forces people to burn wood, coal, and dung for household survival. This results in approximately 1.5 million deaths per year.

With globalization, the power of nation-states declines.

According to the text, what is the term used when globalization negatively affects wages, working conditions, and job security?

According to the text, in which direction is the transfer of power from national governments to a regional trading bloc such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)?

What activities do the policies of neoliberalism promote?

According to the text, what is one of the primary justifications used by neoliberal supporters of globalization?

Potentially negative consequences of globalization include increased conflict, terrorism, organized crime networks, and environmental destruction.

Renaldo opened up a restaurant featuring a Spanish-Canadian fusion cuisine. According to Robertson (1992), what phenomenon is Renaldo embracing?

Postcolonial societies, which are not culturally cohesive, are an example of what potential outcome of globalization?

Which of the following conditions does NOT apply to phenomenon known as "the global assembly line"?

According to the text, what is one clear sign of cultural homogenization due to globalization?

The World Trade Organization was created after World War II in an effort to stabilize flows of international currency.

What is the problem with structural adjustment programs? Be sure to explain what they are before your critique.