ASSIGNMENT | Pros and Cons of Globalization

Based on the reading assignment this week, respond to the two of the three following questions:

1. In your opinion; what are the pros and cons of globalization?

2. How has the economic downturn impacted trends in protectionism and nationalism?

3. What is the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in global organizations?

Readings

Altuntas, C., & Turker, D. (2015). Local or global. International Marketing Review, 32(5), 540-575. URL: http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1710151356?accountid=8289

Curtis, M. (2015). Discussion of \”ethical climate, social responsibility and earnings management\”. Journal of Business Ethics, 126(1), 61-63. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy2.apus.edu/10.1007/s10551-013-2036-0 URL : http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1642139075?pq-origsite=summon&accountid=8289

Hackert, A. M., Krumwiede, D., Tokle, J., & Vokurka, R. J. (2012). Global corporate social responsibility practices and cultural dimensions. S.A.M.Advanced Management Journal, 77(4), 33-41,2.

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Mar Miras-Rodríguez, M., Carrasco-Gallego, A., & Escobar-Pérez, B. (2015). Are Socially Responsible Behaviors Paid Off Equally? A Cross-cultural Analysis. Corporate Social Responsibility & Environmental Management, 22(4), 237-256. doi:10.1002/csr.1344

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Osuji, O. K. (2015). Corporate social responsibility, juridification and globalisation: \’inventive interventionism\’ for a \’paradox\’. International Journal of Law in Context, 11(3), 265-298. doi:http://dx.doi.org.ezproxy1.apus.edu/10.1017/S1744552315000154 URL: http://ezproxy.apus.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/1701861576?accountid=8289

SAMPLE SOLUTION

Advantages of Globalization
Globalization present numerous advantages. First and foremost, it has broadened continued access to goods and services at even lower prices. Globalization has made it possible for one to obtained goods and even services from abroad conveniently. The business owners have also greatly benefited from globalization as they have access to bigger markets.
Globalization is quite important in determining the average growth rate of a given country. It is through globalization that firms specialize and increase their research and development as well as capital for better output. Globalization has also enabled new companies to come up and…