Alter-globalization

Globalization according to scholars means evolution of global markets for standardized products and services and the companies who serve those markets have a world based growth. It refers to interdependence of national economies and the growing interdependence of buyers, producers, suppliers and governments in different countries (Cavusgil 2014). For eg. Interdependence of major countries like India, China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea on UAE for crude oil. Since 1800s, the evolution of…

Introduction There are very deep transformations in the world capitalist economy, with consequences that are projected in the most varied planes of international relations and in the very significance of national systems. They are not situations of conjuncture, but structural alterations that redefine from their base fundamental patterns of capitalist development. Hence the character of the recent crisis, the breadth of its expressions, the persistence of its effects and the uncertainties…

There are many aspects of life that bring different cultures in the spotlight to be compared to other cultures for a variety of reasons. These cultural make ups tend to set these cultures apart from one another or bring their daily lives into perspective for a deeper comparison. As we delve into the culture and structure of the Aztec Empire, Safavid Empire, and Mughal Empire, we will see what sets them above or below an acceptable threshold of life. The Aztec Empire social and cultural way…

For the lucky ones, growth and advancements leading towards a healthier and wealthier life than their grandparents is a good thing, but at what cost? The less fortunate just continue to suffer even more, and the destruction of other species begin. Deaton attempts to sugar coat the harm that humans have done to this world to make it the place we live in today. I believe it is safe to say Deaton has a very optimistic view of contemporary history. Some may agree and even praise Deaton for such…

Eco-Imperialism is about the effect superficial corporate social responsibility has on the world. It is about the failures of companies and environmentalists in caring for Third World countries. Eco-Imperialism begins with the evolution of British Petroleum that led to the renaming Beyond Petroleum. Driessen unveils the marketing campaign’s manipulation of words, ads, and smart one-liners. The marketing campaign greenwashed the company, making the public believe that BP was more environmentally…

The Dell Theory of conflict prevention introduces a massive industry of supply chains working together. Friedman’s theory starts off with introducing how the world works together and shows us how an entire global supply chain produces his Dell notebook. It is the fact that non-credible countries are getting involved in this industry of production that caused Friedman to propose his theory. The Dell Theory of Conflict Prevention argues that if two countries are working together there will not be…

at the idea of power and decision-making in the global environment, and its smaller role in society. It has been established that the decision-makers in the global environment are present in the Western world. Thus, when recognizing the idea of globalization, all of these smaller countries in the Third World or otherwise are now scrambling to find their voices. The problem, at least for them, is that they do not collaborate (Gills). Rather, they separate, feuding with one another as the West…

Q: Is Sovereignty the main characteristic of the modern state? Sovereignty is the main characteristic, which can also be referred to as the most important, of the modern state for many reasons which include the essential nature of sovereignty to the capitalist system (Wallerstein,1999, p.32) and the way in which it allows the state to protect its citizens (Held, 1989, p.16). However, there are other characteristics of the modern state to consider such as the feature of a bureaucracy and the…

Economically speaking, globalisation is a process that involves transferring resources from one country to another. The significant aspect of economic globalisation is that it involves lessening or even eliminating barriers that constrain the free movement of trade, business, and so on. Chomsky, an american writer and political activist has an assorted critique of globalisation. Global financial institutions such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the…

Northrop Grumman(NG) currently defines their business industry as “global security”. They have been through many iterations within the defense contracting industry and recently recognize the overlap in all these iterations by merging Information and Electronics Sectors into “Mission Systems”. The company’s organizational profile demonstrates a progressive, forward thinking, industry leading company. Wes Bush is the company CEO and his skill and understanding of the business come from having…