Since World War II$,$ globalization has been driven by two major factors: the decline in barriers to the free flow of goods, services, and capital, and technological change. Business has fueled these trends and has been the beneficiary of these trends.

Understanding globalization trends helps businesses identify opportunities and threats in their environment. Understanding these trends will also make the changes much more manageable. International businesses have greater flexibility, more options, and a broader scope to consider globalization of production and globalization of markets.

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Driving Force

Declining trade barriers

Declining investment barriers

better ability to export goods

growth in e$-$commerce

Implication for

Business

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