Question 1
1 markAccording to the curriculum, which of the following is a locational factor that has gained rising importance in the manufacturing industry due to technological advancement?
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Global Shift of Manufacturing Industry - Opportunities and threats: Practice Questions
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Question 2
1 markWhile the global shift of manufacturing creates employment in Less Developed Countries (LDCs), a significant long-term threat for these countries is often the establishment of 'assembly-line' industries. Which of the following best describes this specific threat?
Question 3
1 markWhile the global shift of manufacturing offers economic opportunities for Less Developed Countries (LDCs), it also presents threats. Which of the following is a significant long-term threat to LDCs attracting manufacturing industries?
Question 4
1 markWhich term describes the reorganization of a corporation where different parts of the production process (e.g., R&D, assembly, marketing) are located in different countries?
Question 5
1 markThe global shift of manufacturing has led to a change in the industrial functions within More Developed Countries (MDCs). Which function has become increasingly dominant in MDCs?
Question 6
2 marksIdentify one economic opportunity that Less Developed Countries (LDCs) can gain from the global shift of manufacturing industry.
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Question 7
3 marksExplain one economic opportunity for Less Developed Countries (LDCs) when manufacturing industries relocate to their region.
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Question 8
5 marksDiscuss how the global shift of manufacturing industry can impact the development gap between More Developed Countries (MDCs) and Less Developed Countries (LDCs), considering both positive and negative aspects.
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Question 9
4 marksWhat is meant by the 'global shift of manufacturing industry'? Explain one primary reason for this phenomenon.
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Question 10
4 marksThe global shift of manufacturing has significantly altered the industrial landscape.
(a) Explain how advancements in logistics and supply chain management have facilitated the relocation of manufacturing industries to various parts of the world.
(b) Describe two ways in which a Less Developed Country (LDC) might experience opportunities through the development of specialised industrial zones designed to attract foreign manufacturing.
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