The definition of globalization in the context of Organizational Communication given by the textbook is " the process through which the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, through which global and domestic organizations merge, and through which communication technologies blur traditional spatial and temporal boundaries."
The important point made by the authors is, how it is easy to forget that most of the world's population does not even have access to the technologies we normally talk about when we discuss global communication. The "exclusionary segmentation", increasing divisions within a society or culture between those who can access the benefits of globalization and those who cannot, is very common in real world where people from generation to generation, economic situations etc., have different expertise or knowledge of using these technologies.
One interesting thought that came to my mind while reading through the first few pages of the chapter is "How much of the globalization is really globalization and how much is westernization?"
I will try to read more about this and will share the details if find anything interesting.
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2 comments:
I think you make two very good points. Although countries are becoming increasing connected through technology (internet), we often forget that there are many people that don't have access to computers or even know what it is. So globalization has brought together many countries but also further separated many countries.
I also agree that the influence of the Western culture seems to be prominent as the world becomes more interconnected. Even countries that have always been very traditional are becoming more Westernized. I do feel that westernization results in countries losing some of their own identity; however, it will make communication easier among these westernized countries.
I agree with pinklady that you made two important points about globalization--those who are left out due to lack of technology access (although you'd be surprised at the degree to which computers and the internet are available in remote locations and less developed countries). The westernization issue is a key one. Still, consider the influence of China. As many have said, while the U.S. built its military, China built its nation. Just reflect on the summer olympics, which so many agree was a stunning success for the China.
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