1. Globalisation
A2 Business Studies

2. Aims and Objectives Aim: Understand globalisation Objectives:
Define globalisation, tariffs and quotas
Explain the nature of firms and globalisation
Analyse the effects of globalisation on firms
Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of globalisation

3. Starter
Questions
Why may it not be effective for Siemens to manufacture all products in all countries?
Describe one danger of being a multi-national company.
How does Siemens limit this threat?

4. Globalisation
Trend towards worldwide markets in products, capital, labour and unrestricted trade barriers.
Fewer tariffs (taxes on products imported/exported)
Fewer quotas (limits on number of exports/imports)

5. Burberry & Globalisation
How has Burberry benefitted from globalisation?
What problems has Burberry experienced as far as globalisation is concerned?

6. Black Gold – Coffee and Globalisation
Complete the list of benefits and drawbacks of globalisation.
When doing so, consider all stakeholders involved in the video.

7. Plenary
What were the benefits and drawbacks of globalisation in the coffee industry?