Introduction
We often hear the word globalization in many contexts and repeated frequently as a concept to denote more trade, foreign companies and even the ongoing economic crisis. Before we launch into a full-fledged review of the term and its various manifestations, it is important to consider what exactly we mean when we say globalization. Globalization can be thought of to be the result of the opening up of the global economy and the concomitant increase in trade between nations. In other words, when countries that were hitherto closed to trade and foreign investment open …show more content…
Quality of life is the degree to which a person enjoys the important possibilities of his or her life. In many instances, quality of life has improved for those who live in developing nations. For many developing nations, globalization has led to an improvement in standard of living through improved roads and transportation, improved health care, and improved education due to the global expansion of corporations. However, globalization has had a negative effect on individuals who live in developed nations. This is due to the fact that corporations now have the option of establishing manufacturing operations in nations where manufacturing and production costs are less expensive. As a result, many manufacturing jobs leave developed nations and move to developing nations. Globalization has both positive and negative effects. On an individual level, globalization affects both the standard of life and the quality of life. On a business level, globalization affects an organization's product life cycle and an organization's balance sheet. Globalization also affects how governments throughout the world create policies affecting areas such as monetary regulation and trade. This morning you woke up