Information and money flow move faster than ever before. ... A nation is a political concept, and is unquestionably very different from culture (Blij 56). ... It leaves you behind faster and fast, and it catches up to you faster and faster (156). ... First, our centuries of tradition are at risk with numerous nations wanting to become more Western. The United States is considered a Western nation, but that is a stereotype. ...

• Word Count: 2156
• Approx Pages: 9
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As well as demonstrating the effects it has had on the fast food giant, this essay will examine some positive and negative aspects that globalization has had on the brand and the fast food industry, with some examples relevant to China. ... McDonalds has obtained sheer dominance within the fast-food industry and thus is a company which is particularly relevant when exploring and discussing the topic of globalization. ... Ritzer suggests that McDonalds is continuing to dominate the fast-food industry in not only its country of origin but also the rest of the world, a dominance which in his opin...

• Word Count: 2073
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Graduate

Thomas Freidman, who won two Pulitzer Prizes for his writings on foreign policy, sums up globalization a little more clearer than I, when he states, "The inexorable integration of markets, nation-states, and technologies to a degree never witnessed before-in a way that is enabling individuals, corporations and nation-states to reach around the world farther, faster, deeper and cheaper than ever before the spread of free-market capitalism to virtually every country in the world" (Friedman p. 7-8). ... This idea is exemplified by the spread of fast food industries i.e. ... Countries that have pr...

• Word Count: 2054
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He's going to get used to eating new foods, such as hot dogs and hamburgers. He also will enjoy the food of the people through his spices, a new method of wide use. ... Personal issues are concerned with national and international community, and these institutions can be resolved, rather than hinder a level of any language problem, the nation...This is just a preview of the article. ... These improvements make the world a small place for the world as a world of interaction is fast and easy. ... In addition, it refers to a faster and more efficient transport of goods and services in the wo...

• Word Count: 1292
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Cultural aspect involves how a culture of a particular nation or institution is dispersed through technological advancement. ... Globalisation increases substantially and creates new opportunities for the technologically advanced and developing nations. ... Cars are now invented to be safer, faster and more fuel economic and, therefore, inexpensive to run, environmentally friendly and cheaper to purchase. ... America has now become a multi-community nation with almost every community in the world represented. ... These cultural factors include aspects of language and sport, to movies and food ...

• Word Count: 1798
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

As we all know one of the most crucial and significant elements of globalization is the exchange of products and international trade, through these processes countries have been introduced to many different products, food, and values, that they have never encountered before. ... We are so exposed to various cultural aspects from many different countries everyday; people in Asia are familiarized with western fast food chains like McDonalds and Burger King, the Western countries have been acquainted to the prevalent "anime" culture derived from Japan and Yoga, an Indian spiritual teach...

• Word Count: 2034
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate

The business didn't attempt to compete with Chinese fast food restaurants in fear of forming bad relations. ... They have become much more then just a fast food chain. ... Some say America is the dominant power spreading its culture throughout the world, whether a nation wants that influence or not. ...

• Word Count: 1668
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The business didn't attempt to compete with Chinese fast food restaurants in fear of forming bad relations. ... They have become much more then just a fast food chain. ... Some say America is the dominant power spreading its culture throughout the world, whether a nation wants that influence or not. ...

• Word Count: 1661
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Around the globe there is a general push by all countries, developed and developing to attract as many tourists as possible because the tourism industry is viewed as a major source of foreign earnings which are supposed to boost the economies of receiving countries, particularly developing countries that perceive tourism as a fast way to rapid development. Therefore local governments are quick to formulate policies favoring tourism over indigenous people in an attempt to benefit their nations from tourism. ... Dating back from colonialism, with the help of tourism as one of their mechanisms, t...

• Word Count: 1995
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Graduate

Instead of selling products or services directly to customers overseas, some small companies enter foreign markets by licensing businesses in other nations to use their patents, trademarks, copyrights, technology, processes, or products. ... Approximately 70% of the McDonalds stores are franchised, the company have relied on these franchises to get them where they are today; the biggest fast food retail chain in the world. ...

• Word Count: 2198
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate