Globalization
Globalization:
A Review of the Literature
Sharon Kolb
Organizational Behavior
Dr. Aguilar
December 18th, 2012
Globalization:
A Review of the Literature Globalization, in the economic sense, refers to the cross border transactions of goods and services between different countries across the globe through the elimination of trade barriers. However, globalization is not limited to only its economic sense. There are also political and cultural meanings to the word as well. The cultural exchange that takes place along with globalization increases interdependence, integration and interaction among people, industry and government in many different locations around the world. The theory behind globalization is to create worldwide openness of trading with the hopes in promoting wealth across all of the nations. Even though it is hard to envision globalization prior to this century, it actually did occur, just on a much smaller and simpler scale and can be dated back to thousands of years ago. Globalization is a process that began with the very first movement of settlers from one area of the world to another. The exchange of goods, ideas and people that we experience today is part of long term historical trend. Throughout this history of mankind, people’s desire for something bigger and better has motivated them to move themselves, their goods, their ideas and customs around the world. There were a few main motives that drove early civilizations to leave their family and homes behind for exploration. One was the desire for conquest, to ensure security of their homeland and extend political power. Mankind has always been known
A Review of the Literature
Sharon Kolb
Organizational Behavior
Dr. Aguilar
December 18th, 2012
Globalization:
A Review of the Literature Globalization, in the economic sense, refers to the cross border transactions of goods and services between different countries across the globe through the elimination of trade barriers. However, globalization is not limited to only its economic sense. There are also political and cultural meanings to the word as well. The cultural exchange that takes place along with globalization increases interdependence, integration and interaction among people, industry and government in many different locations around the world. The theory behind globalization is to create worldwide openness of trading with the hopes in promoting wealth across all of the nations. Even though it is hard to envision globalization prior to this century, it actually did occur, just on a much smaller and simpler scale and can be dated back to thousands of years ago. Globalization is a process that began with the very first movement of settlers from one area of the world to another. The exchange of goods, ideas and people that we experience today is part of long term historical trend. Throughout this history of mankind, people’s desire for something bigger and better has motivated them to move themselves, their goods, their ideas and customs around the world. There were a few main motives that drove early civilizations to leave their family and homes behind for exploration. One was the desire for conquest, to ensure security of their homeland and extend political power. Mankind has always been known