30 January 2024

Please complete feedback in green pen

Title: globalisation feedback

The aim of today is to identify what you did
well (so you can do it again)
And
To understand how you can improve
further.

DO NOW task: look at your test paper

Work out your % - mark / 25 x100 = ………….%

Put a tick next to the question you got the best mark in – well done !

Put a star next to the question you got the lowest mark in – we will work on this.
Q1. Use the map to describe the distribution of transnational companies (3m)

1-2 marks – simple description of the

distribution of TNCs
3 marks – detailed description including at
least 3 continents

Figure 1. Map of transnational companies

Task 1:
a. Copy – distribution = spread / pattern
b. Copy and highlight continents and countries. Most transnational companies are found in
the continent of Europe for example Sky and North America for example Amazon. There are
some TNCs in Asia e.g. in China and Japan and South America. There are very few in Africa.
Process: Question 2 – Globalisation
a. write a definition of globalisation
(2m)
b. Describe the route of “the Silk Road”
(2m)
c. Explain 2 factors that have driven the
process of globalisation(4m)
Task 2: use the green boxes to improve
your answers to these questions
Globalisation is the process by which the
world is becoming increasingly
interconnected.
China (Xian) to Europe / Mediterranean.
Through Asia to Europe. Some went north
through Russia some went north of India
Better communication and technology - The internet, smart
phones, internet banking etc.
Labour availability and skills Lower - labour costs in
developing countries.
Faster Transport - Cheaper, faster planes, more flight paths,
container ships.
Freedom of Trade - Organisations like the World Trade
Organisation (WTO) promote free trade between countries.
Question 3. To what extent are transnational companies good for the country
(government and people) they are located in? (6m)
1-2 marks – simple description of how TNCs operate However… TNCs can pays low wages and have
3-4 marks – some reason why TNCs are good, attempt at counter poor working conditions, sometimes even
argument unsafe for example the Rana Plaza in
5 -6 marks – balanced arguments – reasons why TNCs are good as well + Bangladesh
counter arguments – to what extent is addressed. TNCs can cause environmental damage and
Good because …….Provides jobs - this means that people have regular, pollution e.g. water pollution from factories
higher wages, so they can provide for their families. If countries reply too much on foreign TNCs it
Attracts other TNCs to set up (the multiplier effect) – this means that the can slow down developing countries from
number factories will increase as well as exports – this will mean the developing their own technology and industry.
country is better off. Then the government can use the money paid in taxes Task 4: use this information to write 1
to pay to develop education, infrastructure and health care.
TNCs often provide expert managers which can result in the workforce
PEEL paragraph – However TNCs are
becoming more skilled, leading to higher wages. not always good for the country they
TNCs helps improve roads and power supplies (infrastructure) and may are in because ….
provide benefits for workers like healthcare
TNCs use the latest technology
Task 5: use this information to write
Task 3: use this information to write 1 PEEL a conclusion, with amount words,
paragraph – TNCs are good because …. that clearly answers the Q set
 Question 4. Explain why global trade is often thought to be “unfair”. (4m)
1-2 marks – simple description of global trade – 1 or 2 reason for “unfair” stated
3-4 marks – a range of reasons with developed points on why global trade is not fair

Possible reasons for why global trade is unfair

Changing prices – not all countries are aware
Some countries have more resources / equipment/ technology compared to
others
Developed countries are more in control / make the decision / set the prices
Some countries suffer more with conflict, natural disaster, pandemics and this
disrupts their ability to manufacture things to trade

Task 6: use this information to improve your answer

 Question 5. Read the statements and then state if it is true or false. (4m)

Globalisation is a process that started 20 years ago

False
Ethical production is when clothes are made in a morally
correct way True
When examining global trade, it is often the countries that
sell the raw materials that are in control of the markets
False
India is an example of an emerging economy

True
Task 7: make the 2 false statements true
Challenge tasks 8:
a. Explain how your life links to globalisation
b. Write your opinions on - “globalisation is a positive process and should be encouraged”.