STEVEN N.
OPURA BSCS 1
PURCOM Module 3_Activity 3: Citing Advantages and Disadvantages of Communication in the Context
of Globalization
Directions: Complete the table below by supplying the advantages and disadvantages of
communication in the context of globalization. Cite reasons to prove your answer.
ADVANTAGES REASON
The world being a small place has become more evident
with the rise of global communication. Family members
separated by distance can stay connected with each
other through electronic communication. Computer
MAKES THE WORLD A SMALLER PLACE mediated communication, like social networking
websites, even allow for long-distance communication
without having to dread receiving an expensive long-
distance phone bill. Electronic communication helps to
make the world a smaller place by making news stories
more accessible as well, by increasing the amount of
international news people have access to.
For businesses, an increase in global communication
means new business opportunities. Effective
international business communication requires an
understanding of other cultures. For example, according
to Mind Tools, an online resource for learning business
INCREASES BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
skills, in Eastern countries establishing relationships
plays an important role in business transactions.
Therefore, by developing personal relationships with
Eastern businesspeople using electronic communication,
you increase your chances of enjoying successful
business transactions.
The increase of global communication has led to new
tools for educating children about different cultures. For
instance, children can learn about other cultures directly
from kids who live in other countries through international
IMPROVES CULTURAL EDUCATION pen pal programs. Also, teachers can use technology to
allow political leaders and cultural experts to educate
students on the differences and traditions of other
cultures.
DISADVANTAGES REASON
Globalization changes how humans view their
[Link] encourages the pursuit for
individuality, originality, and uniqueness. The image
of"national" as the primary source for identity is
weakened while categories in religion,
Globalization changes how humans view their ethnicity,language, gender, social class and sexual
orientation coming across national boundaries
identity arestrengthened, which caused expanding debates
regarding new conceptions of citizenship brought by the
emergence of cultural hybridizations, diasporic
communities and dissociation of culturalissues from
geographical territories.
There are international companies that produce goods
which are acceptable for some countries, but not in the
countries where they are located. These instances affect
mostly developed anddeveloping nations which can
create problems politically and socially
Globalizati on can diminish long-
standing economic and cultural values.
New technologies of communication play a big part in the
successive phase of [Link], new
technologies like the Internet, give the impression of
actually making time andspace disappear since
Globalization, technologically-based, shrinks time communication and transactions may happen
and space instantaneously by just aclick or touch in any
technological device