Management and Organisations in a Global Environment

Globalisation General Framework
In this topic, you are to research globalisation. The business press bombards us with ideas about
‘The shrinking world’, ‘the flat world’ and ‘the border-less world’ – all catchphrases to describe
the impact of globalisation. But are the (trade) borders really collapsing or are we seeing, post
GFC, a resurgence in them? What is behind the extreme demonstrations against globalisation at
G7 and WTC conferences?
Individual Components

1. World 3.0: P Ghemawat’s questioning of whether the world really is as ‘global’ as we arebeing
   told it is and his ideas about how it could be globalised more effectively.
2. Anthony Giddens’ ideas on globalisation.
3. The “End of Poverty” movement and the contrary assertion that “Trade NOT aid” is the way toa
   more globalised world that mitigates against poverty
   TOPIC 2
   Corporate or Organisational Culture General Framework
   Discuss why corporate culture is such an important determinant of organisational success.
   Outline the dimensions commonly used in describing a particular organisation’s culture.

Sample Solution