Globalization and Our Changing World


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
Course Number


Overview/Description
Globalization has become a foundation for most major corporations. This course provides you with a "big picture" view of globalization. You will be introduced to the trends that have opened the doors to a global economy and the factors that drive corporate globalization. You will also learn about the major trade agreements that pave the road to global commerce.

Target Audience
Executives, managers, supervisors, team leaders, and other business professionals who want to initiate or support globalization activities within their organization.

Expected Duration (hours)
1.5

Lesson Objectives

An Introduction to Globalization

  • recognize the benefits of understanding the driving factors behind globalization.
  • identify the characteristics of a global company.
  • identify major developments that have opened the doors to globalization.
  • identify examples of factors that are driving globalization in today's business world.
  • differentiate between examples of proactive and reactive business reasons for globalizing a product or service.

    • Major International Trade Agreements

  • recognize the benefits of understanding the major world trade agreements.
  • match functions of the World Trade Organization to examples of those functions.
  • identify characteristics of the major trade agreements in North and South America.
  • identify characteristics of the major trade agreements in Europe and Africa.
  • identify characteristics of the major trade agreements in Asia and the Gulf States.

    • Course Number:
    STGY0351