1、,globalization,WHAT IS GLOBALIZATION,Globalization is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology. This process has effects on the environment, o
2、n culture, on political systems, on economic development and prosperity, and on human physical well-being in societies around the world.,Globalization is not new, though. For thousands of years, peopleand, later, corporationshave been buying from and selling to each other in lands at great distances
3、, such as through the famed Silk Road across Central Asia that connected China and Europe during the Middle Ages. Likewise, for centuries, people and corporations have invested in enterprises in other countries. In fact, many of the features of the current wave of globalization are similar to those
4、prevailing before the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.,disadvantage,Increased flow of skilled and non-skilled jobs from developed to developing nations as corporations seek out the cheapest laborIncreased likelihood（可能性) of economic disruptions in one nation effecting all nationsCorporate in
5、fluence of nation-states far exceeds that of civil society organizations and average individualsGreater chance of reactions for globalization being violent in an attempt to preserve cultural heritage（遗产）,Greater risk of diseases being transported unintentionally between nations Spread of a materiali
6、stic lifestyle and attitude that sees consumption as the path to prosperity International bodies like the World Trade Organization infringe on national and individual sovereignty Increase in the chances of civil war within developing countries and open war between developing countries as they vie fo
7、r resources Decreases in environmental integrity as polluting corporations take advantage of weak regulatory rules in developing countries,advantage,There are numerous advantages to global economy. A major one is being the possibility to increase benefits from the economical development in our natio
8、n. The breaking down of global barriers allows companies to benefit from the largest and cheapest workforces, raw materials and technology. For example, many IT programmers actually produce much of their software in China.,Other advantages are that for our Chinese smaller business owners can have op
9、portunities in expanding their companies globally, having more choices when recruiting a workforce. More importantly, they gain an opportunity to target a larger customer base in the world.,Additionally, a global economy would also help in promoting international cooperation and peace. If countries
10、are dependent upon one anothers economic success, economical and cultural conflicts among countries would be less likely occurring. In conclusion, the advantages of globalization not only benefit our Chinese economical development, they also help create a harmonious cultural environment among international business partners.,To find the right balance between benefits and costs associated with globalization, citizens of all nations need to understand how globalization works and the policy choices facing them and their societies.,conclusion,
