Co-operation between nations 15/05/23

AIM: What is globalisation and why are TNCs so powerful?

Learning Outcome Mini starter

5: I will describe what globalisation is and what TNCs are

6: I will explain how globalisation has accelerated and the role of

TNCs

7: I will compare the benefits and draw backs of globalisation and

TNCs

8: I will analyse how TNCs have accelerated globalisation Using this image, what do you think
‘globalisation’ means?
AIM HIGH: How does globalisation
9: I will evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of TNCs accelerating impact your daily life?
globalisation using a specific case study

SPEAK LIKE A GEOGRAPHER 🌍💬

Globalisation is the process of making the world a smaller and more
connected place.
TASK 📝
 What can cause globalisation to occur?
 Use the images below to create a mindmap of causes of globalisation
 AIM HIGH: Analyse – Can you explain each cause and give an example of each cause of globalisation

Transport Communication TNCs (Trans-National Corporations)

Migration Tourism
Trade SPEAK LIKE A GEOGRAPHER 🌍💬
Trans-national corporations - TNCs are companies that have operations in more than one country
TASK 📝
Read through the information sheet:
Using the information on the sheet:
 Rank the benefits 1-5 in order of importance
 Rank the drawbacks 1-5 in order of importance
 Explain the most important benefits
 Explain the most important drawback
 Do you think the benefits outweigh the drawbacks of globalisation? Explain why

AIM HIGH GEO CHALLENGE 🌍

What can governments do to limit the drawbacks of globalisation?
READ 📖 What are TNCs? THINK 🧠
Globalisation has resulted in many businesses setting up Can you think of any companies
or buying operations in other countries. When a foreign that operate in many countries
company invests in a country, perhaps by building a around the world? Can you think of
factory or a shop, this is called inward investment. the top 5?
Companies that operate in several countries are called
multinational corporations (MNCs) or transnational
corporations (TNCs).
AIM HIGH GEO CHALLENGE 🌍
How do TNCs make the world a smaller and more connected place?
TASK 📝 5 mins
 Why would companies want to operate overseas?
 Use the images below to create a mindmap of causes of growing TNCs
 AIM HIGH: Analyse – Can you explain each cause and give an example of each cause of globalisation
To access markets (emerging) Cheaper land costs To get access to raw AIM HIGH
to increase sales materials and resources Prioritise the
reasons;
ultimately why
do you think
TNCs decide to
grow overseas?

More relaxed rules and

Cheaper labour To access skilled labour/talent
laws (environment,
needed
lower tax etc.)
 TNC case study – Nike in China

TASK
1. Write down key facts and statistics about Nike AIM HIGH GEO CHALLENGE 🌍
2. Explain 2 benefits of Nike operating in China? Overall, explain whether Nike helps
3. Explain drawbacks of Nike operating in China? or hinders development in China
🧠 Plenary ⚖️Evaluating & Assessing
WATCH: The future of globalisation - Will Covid kill globalisation? 
TASK: 1. Make notes on how Covid has impacted globalisation
2. Do you think globalisation will change in the future? How?
Thank you everyone for a great lesson.
A special well done to the following people for a wonderful
lesson!

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