Introduction to Globalization Nine Basic Questions about Globalization Activity Hans Rosling shows 200 years of growth

What is Globalization? The increased flow of trade, people, investment, technology, culture and ideas among countries.

Source: World Bank

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Define Multinational corporation— One that operates in two or more countries Coca-Cola General Motors Nestle Wal-Mart Nike Netflix Investopedia Multinational Corporation

The first McDonald's was built in 1940 by the McDonald brothers (Dick and Mac).

1963 One billion hamburgers sold. The 500th restaurant opened. The 500th student graduates from Hamburger University. Ronald McDonald made his debut. McDonald's net income exceeded $1 million.

Define Foreign direct investment— When a company builds production facilities in other countries Investopedia FDI

Jigsaw Globalization First, students will count off 1-9 to determine which question they are to become an “expert” on Second, like numbers will group together to create and memorize the answer to their question Third, you will move about the classroom giving your answer to students to get them to give you the answers to another question Fourth, when you have all the answers, turn it in