Question 1

Which of the following is a feature of globalization from below?

Accepted Answer

A)  demands for greater environmental regulations around the globe 
B)  praise by many groups for the expansion of capitalism into developing countries 
C)  embracing and accepting any and all forms of globalization 
D)  capitalist pressure to reduce workers' rights in the global economy

Question 2

In class Regan asserts that every country should focus on job creation for all adult citizens. Ronald interjects, "Regan, you're being ethnocentric." Why would Ronald say that?

Accepted Answer

A)  Globalization is increasing both the number of workers and the number of jobs. 
B)  The number of wage labourers around the world is steadily falling. 
C)  Almost 50 percent of the world's population make their living off the land. 
D)  The number of paid labour jobs in the developed industrial countries is falling.

Question 3

What aspect of globalization does sociologist Kevin Bales examine?

Accepted Answer

A)  lowering of global wages 
B)  greening of technologies 
C)  rising global slavery 
D)  fair-trade policies

Question 4

Which of the following consumption and behavioural patterns embodies unsustainable energy trade-offs?

Accepted Answer

A)  eat meat and packaged foods, and drive to work 
B)  eat fresh fruit, and live in a condominium 
C)  eat grains, drink clean water, and use buses and bicycles 
D)  consume unsafe water, and walk to get around

Question 5

Charles was arguing that global agricultural trade is a necessity given that a country could not exist without the import of food from other countries. Devon disagreed and would cite the example of which country to support his argument?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antigua 
B)  Barbados 
C)  Cuba 
D)  Dominican Republic

Question 6

Top-down globalization describes the actions of groups that criticize the injustices that result from globalization processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The International Monetary Fund was developed in 1995 as a result of the Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How does globalization affect the production and consumption of food?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

A United States delegation is on a free trade mission to a developing country and wants to import People magazine; however, the host country protests importing this product as an unfair practice. Which global organization's treaty document does the host country cite to back up its claims?

Accepted Answer

A)  the UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity 
B)  the World Trade Organization laws 
C)  the International Monetary Fund's regulations 
D)  the World Bank's Convention on Imports

Question 10

The size and power of corporations has been associated with the disenfranchisement of ordinary citizens from the political process. What has this problem been named?

Accepted Answer

A)  the era of control 
B)  the democratic deficit 
C)  the deregulation dilemma 
D)  the age of neoliberalism

Question 11

Kristopher was in charge of inventory and realized that his company was producing more product than the market could consume in a year. This was still true despite opening trade with China and India last year. What is the term for this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  excess global capacity 
B)  global oversupply 
C)  diminished global demand 
D)  global recession

Question 12

Globalization allows nations to share cultural products (such as television shows); as a result, there is a Canadian Idol, an American Idol, and a British Idol singing competition-each with its own qualities. Which of the following terms is used to identify this phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

A)  a unique cultural hybrid 
B)  cultural backlash 
C)  corporate monopoly 
D)  a global consumer

Question 13

Cultural imperialism is often associated with liberal values around sexuality, and with secularism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Suzanne was astounded when she found out that the worldwide company that makes her favourite ice cream, chocolate bars, and the baby formula she buys for her newborn also makes dog and cat food and produces soaps and laundry detergents. What name is given to this type of company?

Accepted Answer

A)  diversified transnational corporation 
B)  expansive food corporation 
C)  nutrition, health, and wellness company 
D)  specialized international organization

Question 15

What is the basis of neoliberal economic policies?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following is one conclusion that can be drawn about the effectiveness of protests by consumers against popular brands or label-branded products?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protest is now accepted as a proven technique for dealing with powerful corporations. 
B)  Protest is controversial because some producers are commodifying the protests for profit. 
C)  Protest is considered illegal in many countries. 
D)  Protest is considered a form of unfair trade.

Question 17

Claudia is a farmer who is concerned about global food shortages. She is interested in growing crops that are drought resistant in order to meet the global demand for grain. However, others are protesting her decision, believing that this type of seed will cause more harm in the long term than good in the short term. What is at the heart of this debate?

Accepted Answer

A)  the price of beef 
B)  genetic modification 
C)  carbon emissions 
D)  food kilometres

Question 18

A young couple went to China to teach English as a foreign language and were discovered by a marketing agent who was selling Western-style wedding packages. Soon they were on billboards and in magazines, and the company's sales skyrocketed as many young Chinese couples ditched a traditional wedding in favour of what was being advertised. According to the text, what has this process been termed?

Accepted Answer

A)  backlash 
B)  cultural imperialism 
C)  westernization 
D)  globalization

Question 19

Income and wealth inequality can be found worldwide, but in which of the following areas is there striking inequality?

Accepted Answer

A)  in places where there has been no globalization 
B)  in the richest countries, such as the United States and Canada 
C)  in the poorest countries, such as Bangladesh and Haiti 
D)  in developing countries such as Mexico and Peru

Question 20

Which country in the world is the most indebted?

Accepted Answer

A)  China 
B)  Argentina 
C)  Mexico 
D)  United States

Exam 19: Globalization

Which of the following is a feature of globalization from below?

In class Regan asserts that every country should focus on job creation for all adult citizens. Ronald interjects, "Regan, you're being ethnocentric." Why would Ronald say that?

What aspect of globalization does sociologist Kevin Bales examine?

Which of the following consumption and behavioural patterns embodies unsustainable energy trade-offs?

Charles was arguing that global agricultural trade is a necessity given that a country could not exist without the import of food from other countries. Devon disagreed and would cite the example of which country to support his argument?

Top-down globalization describes the actions of groups that criticize the injustices that result from globalization processes.

The International Monetary Fund was developed in 1995 as a result of the Global Agreement on Tariffs and Trade

How does globalization affect the production and consumption of food?

A United States delegation is on a free trade mission to a developing country and wants to import People magazine; however, the host country protests importing this product as an unfair practice. Which global organization's treaty document does the host country cite to back up its claims?

The size and power of corporations has been associated with the disenfranchisement of ordinary citizens from the political process. What has this problem been named?

Kristopher was in charge of inventory and realized that his company was producing more product than the market could consume in a year. This was still true despite opening trade with China and India last year. What is the term for this situation?

Globalization allows nations to share cultural products (such as television shows) ; as a result, there is a Canadian Idol, an American Idol, and a British Idol singing competition-each with its own qualities. Which of the following terms is used to identify this phenomenon?

Cultural imperialism is often associated with liberal values around sexuality, and with secularism.

Suzanne was astounded when she found out that the worldwide company that makes her favourite ice cream, chocolate bars, and the baby formula she buys for her newborn also makes dog and cat food and produces soaps and laundry detergents. What name is given to this type of company?

What is the basis of neoliberal economic policies?

Which of the following is one conclusion that can be drawn about the effectiveness of protests by consumers against popular brands or label-branded products?

Income and wealth inequality can be found worldwide, but in which of the following areas is there striking inequality?

Which country in the world is the most indebted?