The term globalization is derived from the
word globalize, which refers to the emergence of an international
network of economic systems. Globalization is a process in which two or more
countries interconnect their view, products, ideas and mutual sharing and other
aspects of culture. The process updates the information among people. Advancement
in transportation, telecommunication systems, infrastructures are the major
factors of globalization. Advancement in technology from broadband telephone
lines to wireless mobile phones, B&W bulky television to coloured LED’s,
all are impacts of globalization.
Large-scale globalization began in the 19th century. In
the late 19th century and early 20th century, the
connectivity of the world's economies and cultures grew
very quickly. In 2000, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) identified
four basic aspects of globalization:
- Trade and Transactions
- Capital and investment movements
- Migration and movement of people
- The dissemination of knowledge.
Well known MNCs including fast food companies
such as McDonald's, vehicle manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford
Motor Company and Toyota, consumer electronics companies like Samsung, LG and Sony
have entered global markets. Most of the largest corporations operate in
multiple national markets because of Globalization.
In India, globalization has both positive and negative
impacts,
The positive impacts
of globalization are:
- Benefit for consumer: Globalization has led to a greater competition among the companies. The consumers now, have a wide variety of choices. Consumers now, enjoy improved quality and lower prices for several products.
- High paid jobs: Because of globalization, many MNC’s have raised their investments in India. This has resulted in, high paid jobs for thousands of people in India and enjoy much higher standards of living, which was not possible earlier.
- Foreign Collaboration: Many Indian Companies have gained from successful collaborations with foreign companies.
- Increased jobs: Globalization has also created new opportunities for Indian companies providing services, particularly in IT field. Many services like data entry, administrative tasks are now being cheaply done in India. This has generated thousands of jobs for people in India.
- Newer Technology: Top Companies in India have, invested in new technologies for production and raised their production standards.
- Work Culture: Globalization has also raised the standards of work culture in Indian companies.
The Negative Side:
There are some negative impacts of globalization in India.
For small companies, globalization has pose some major challenges.
- Rising Competition: Foreign trade policies have allowed the import of electronic goods, at a very cheap cost. The local manufacturers, could not produce goods at this price and as a result, many of them have shut their plants.
- Uncertain Employment: The manufacturers are always looking for cheap labour, which creates uncertain employment problems.
Issues like global warming, air pollution, water pollution across boundaries and over-fishing of the ocean are also negative impacts globalization on nature.
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