Understanding Globalisation

The Open University

What do we mean when we say globalisation? Does the growth of globalisation hinder or benefit mankind? It’s a common assumption that countries globalise but in fact it’s not nations themselves but rather the Industries and companies that trade within and outside their borders. As new forms of technology emerge and organisations expand they erode traditional boundaries and in recent times there has been a rise in interconnectedness of markets across the world. In the following audio tracks Susan Segal Horn (Emerita Professor of International Strategy) explains how globalisation increases the Integration of economic activities across boarders as a result how nations become interdependent on and other. This material forms part of the Open University course B835 The dynamics of strategy

6 minutes 10 seconds
Understanding Globalisation
Susan Segal Horn explains why the word ‘Globalisation’ is misused
12 December 2012, 8:44 am
3 minutes 59 seconds
Cultural Homogenisation
Susan Segal Horn explains how national cultures are becoming less different
12 December 2012, 8:43 am
1 minute 50 seconds
Technical developments
Technological developments and change operate beyond national borders
12 December 2012, 8:41 am
7 minutes 50 seconds
Is globalisation a good or bad thing?
Susan Segal Horn weighs up the Pros and Cons of Globalisation?
12 December 2012, 8:41 am
2 minutes 49 seconds
Is globalisation inevitable?
Susan Segal explains why she believes that globalisation isn’t inevitable
12 December 2012, 8:40 am
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