2. Globalization
Globalization refers to the process
of integration of the world into one huge market.
Expansion of any business world wild
Giving birth to new economy
World has become a small village due to the concept of
globalization
3. History of Globalization
Begins in 14th century when
Christopher Columbus &
Vasco da Gama stumbles on
the Americas in search of spices.
Dutch East India Company becoming the world’s
first multinational privately-held company.
It initiates with though that trade with the third
world would keep American inflation low.
4. Globalization in developed country
Growth of multinational firms.
New technology can easily adapted.
Can sell more products and goods to new markets in
the Global South or poorer countries.
Improving quality of life
5. Impact on third world
Direct attack on local tiny and small scale industry.
Increases cut throat competition.
The rich are getting richer and the poor are becoming
poorer.
cultural convergence-more people are moving towards
the western fashion.
6. Two components
Globalization of market
Standardization & adaptation.
An increase in total production.
Different strategies for different market.
Coca-Cola industry have their market world wild.
7. Globalization of product
World has become the global
village.
consumer goods and services are now universally available.
Adapted by local culture and environment.
Common brand name with uniform features in all
countries.
Example of mc Donald's, Coca-Cola, Ford, ,Toyota
8. Advantages
Wider opportunities for investment.
Companies get access to much wider markets.
Consumers to get much wider variety of products to choose from.
Lower Marketing Costs.
Brand image Consistency: Global marketing allows you to have a
consistent image in every region that you choose to market.
More opportunities for cultural diversity.
Increased free trade between nations.
9. Disadvantages
Economic crisis.
Increase in Unemployment.
Harmful Effects on Small Industries and Small
Business.
The Laws of the Land Have to be Considered: Original
company policies may be according to the laws of
home countries. The overseas laws may be conflicting
in these policies.
Increased flow of skilled and non-skilled jobs from
developed to developing nations
10. Future of Globalization
origin of Universal currency.
Easy adaptation of new technology world wild.
prosperity will flourish, but not for all.
world-ruling super government.
Greater levels of immigration, changing the ethnic, cultural
and religious composition of several countries and leading
to the establishment of multicultural societies.
the world will become truly “one”—one with God.
11. References
O’Rourke, K. H. ( 2000, April ). WHEN DID GLOBALIZATION BEGIN?
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