Impacts of…

The impact of globalisation at; an individual, a local, a national and global scale.

The impact at a local level On a local level, globalisation has dramatically changed the nature of business. Many smaller, local companies have been pushed out of business by their TNC competitors. It is often a result of consumers turning to the cheaper retail prices which TNCs can offer, owing to many having manufactured products using cheap foreign labour. In response, campaigns have been initiated to promote local markets being restored and the return of locally produced goods and services

The impact at a local level On a local level, globalisation has dramatically changed the nature of the food Industry. The food industry is often referred to when making the point of just how much we import, how far it has to come and the impact that this is having on the environment. Increasing the local production of food would mean that less packaging and less transport would have a noticeable benefit to the environment. Australian Government website In 2009-10, Australia exported $24.3 billion worth of food compared to food imports of $10.1 billion. A substantial proportion of these food imports comprised highly processed foods not produced in Australia, speciality branded spirits, seafood and processed fruit and vegetables.

The impact at a local level On a local level, globalisation has dramatically changed cultures. Traditional customs and rituals are being replaced with the popular culture of the United States and the United Kingdom. The languages of local communities are being lost, as is traditional clothing. Younger generations, in particular, are embracing assimilation (the gradual adoption of customs and attitudes) into a more 'Americanised' society.

The impact at a national level Globalisation, which is often dominated by finance, economics and business, has naturally had a significant effect on a national level. While nations such as the United States have prospered from the wealth created by globalisation, the circumstances of poor nations may have actually become worse. The level of inequality is made apparent when it is considered that the collected national incomes of Jamaica, Nepal, Ecuador, Georgia and Sudan are equivalent to the personal wealth of Bill Gates.

The impact at a national level Their citizens are often less likely to be educated, or have the skills to assist in improving the economy of their country.

The impact at a national level Globalisation, has had a significant effect on the environment. Global warming The depletion of the natural resouces Production of harmful chemicals Some groups claim that TNC’s take advantage of developing countries by locating polluting industries within their borders, logging their tropical forests and exploiting their labour.

The impact at a global level Globalisation has resulted in almost every aspect of life existing on an increasingly international scale. A global economy is emerging owing to companies and countries expanding their international trade through improvements in technology. People are travelling to foreign countries more and cultures are being exchanged to form a shared global identity.

The impact at a global level In response to the way the world is operating on more of a global level, global organisations such as the United Nations (UN) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) have been established. http://www.unaa.org.au/ http://www.wto.org/

The impact at a global level The effects of globalisation on the environment have come under heavy criticism in the past. It is thought that globalisation is a major contributor to global warming, due to its emphasis on international travel and trade, as well as industry.