GESS 2025 SS Issue 3 Summary Notes (Chap 8 & 9)

GAN ENG SENG SCHOOL Humanities Department – Social Studies “To nurture knowledgeable and committed citizens with a global outlook and skills for the future” Name: ____________________ ( ) Class: _______ Date: _______ Social Studies Issue 3 Chapters 8 & 9 Summary Notes Note: These summary notes contain samples of how you can provide Examples and Explanations for a Structured Response Question. These notes are meant to supplement studying of the Social Studies Coursebook.

Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World Guiding Questions Core Content 8. What are the factors that contribute to globalisation? • Driving forces of globalisation o Technological advancements ❖ Developments in transportation ❖ Developments in digital technology o Growth of multinational corporations (MNCs) 9. How can we respond to the economic impacts of globalisation? • Economic impacts of globalisation o Economic growth vs Economic vulnerability of countries o Employment opportunities vs Employment challenges of individuals • Responses to economic impacts of globalisation o Government support o Acquisition of skills and knowledge by individuals

3 Summary Notes for Chapter 8: What are the Driving Forces that Increase the Pace of Globalisation? Globalisation refers to the increasing interconnections and interdependence between people and ideas in different parts of the world. POINT Technological Advancements Growth of multinational corporations (MNCs) Developments in transportation Developments in digital technology EXAMPLE Modes of Transport • There has been an improvement in the speed, capacity and cost of different modes of transport. • For example, the proposed KL-Singapore High-Speed Rail l (HSR) can travel at up to 350km/h. Container ships can transport large volumes of good efficiently in standardised, stackable containers, while low-cost airlines like Scoot allows people to travel cheaply. Transport Infrastructure • We are also developing more efficient and integrated transport infrastructure. • For example, Changi Airport is building Terminal 5 to handle more flights. We also have discussions with Malaysia to build the KL- Singapore High-Speed Rail. Digital Technology • Advances in digital technology have facilitated communication between people, businesses and countries. • For example, more and more people in the world are getting access to the Internet. • The invention of smartphones has also led to the development of various social media platforms like WhatsApp or Instagram. • MNCs are large corporations that operate in various countries. • As MNCs grow in number and size, they control more aspects of international trade and investment. Starbucks • For example, Starbucks sources coffee beans from more than 30 countries before roasting them in the US. The roasted