Question

"Technology is the vital force in the modern form of globalisation." Explain the statement with suitable examples.

Answer 1

1. Rapid improvement in technology has been one major factor that has stimulated the globalisation process.
2. For instance, the past fifty years have seen several improvements in transportation technology.
3. Goods are placed in containers that can be loaded intact onto ships, railways, planes and trucks.
4. This has made much faster delivery of goods across long distances possible at lower costs.
5. Even more remarkable have been the developments in information and communication technology.
6. In recent times, technology in the areas of telecommunications, computers, Internet has been changing rapidly. Telecommunication facilities (telegraph, telephone including mobile phones, fax) are used to contact one another around the world, to access information instantly, and to communicate from remote areas.
7. This has been facilitated by satellite communication devices.